Zohra Lassi is an Associate Professor and NHMRC (National Health and Medical Research Council) Emerging Leader-2 Fellow. She is a registered nurse and trained epidemiologist recognised internationally for her work in identifying effective interventions to improve reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health and nutrition in disadvantaged settings. Her research advances public health knowledge and informs global health policies and guidelines. With over 200 peer-reviewed papers, 11 book chapters, and numerous research and technical reports, her work has significantly influenced global maternal and child health policies.