NEW ICREA

Roca Aparicio, Anna

Life & Medical Sciences

Institut de Salut Global Barcelona (ISGlobal)

Keywords

Global Health
Epidemiology
Infectious Diseases
AMR
Intrapartum
Azithromycin
S. pneumoniae
S. aureus
SARS-CoV-2
Neonatal Health
Maternal Health

Short biography

I’m an infectious diseases epidemiologist who have led research groups across Europe & Africa and served on several international expert panels. My research focuses on understanding the transmission dynamics of bacterial/viral infections and designing novel strategies to control disease. My work has influenced policy in African countries. I have experience conducting innovative clinical trials, pioneering the use of intrapartum azithromycin to improve maternal and neonatal health outcomes, a trial now replicated by several research institutions. In recent years, my portfolio has expanded to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in West Africa and strengthen regional preparedness for future pandemics. I’m a dedicated mentor, committed to nurturing the next generation of global health leaders. I am also an advocate for gender equality, promoting inclusivity within the scientific community.