I am Professor in the Department of Health Management, Evaluation and Policy at the School of Public Health, University of Montreal. I have been privileged to serve as an independent expert for the World Health Organization (WHO), the Global Fund, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, among others.  I am a member of the global Immunization Equity Reference Group (ERG) convened by the Gates Foundation and UNICEF. 

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The majority of my work focuses on child health and vaccination equity (ensuring vaccine access for all), studying the root causes of under-vaccination and exploring potential solutions, in a unique pathway that iterates between field-based research and national and global policy. Much of this work has been conducted in partnership with Gavi, WHO and UNICEF.

 

I am a strong proponent of mission-oriented science –– research that is rooted in equity, purpose, and a deep understanding of local realities. The greatest learning in my career has come through fieldwork. I co-led a project to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Guatemala from 2004-2009 and field research on immunisation and child health in rural Uttar Pradesh, India from 2012- present. Regular contact with the field enables me to contribute as a scientist to locally-led, effective approaches and to bring ground realities into the discourse of national and global agencies.

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My research has appeared in leading journals such as The Lancet, The Lancet Global Health, BMC Medicine, and the Bulletin of the World Health Organization, making important contributions to evidence-based policy and practice (see Portfolio). My publications are available in the footer links.​​

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Working with students is a perennial source of inspiration! Please feel free to reach out.​