Exploring the digital transformations for health: Research findings from DTH-Lab Fellows

Preetika is an incoming PhD student in Health Economics and Outcomes Research at the University of Washington. She holds an MSPH from Johns Hopkins and a BE in Biotechnology from PES Institute of Technology. Her research interests include preventative interventions, disease modeling and health equity. As a Research Fellow at the DTH-Lab, she is working on longitudinal data to assess the impact of digital health interventions on young people's well-being. Preetika is passionate about leveraging digital technologies to improve health outcomes and is dedicated to using evidence-based approaches to strengthen health systems and enhance the well-being of young individuals.

A research analyst specializing in healthcare and demographic research and public healthcare monitoring and evaluation (M&E), Jyoti has an established track record of collaborating with the Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, providing M&E consultancy, assessing major government health initiatives under the National Health Mission, and managing large-scale projects like the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India. She has also served as an external monitor for the monitoring and evaluation of the Mission Indradhanush, commissioned by UNICEF. Her research expertise lies in addressing contemporary healthcare issues, studying the Indian public healthcare system, and performing policy analysis with data-driven insights.

Erza is a researcher and consultant in the health and social domain. She studied digital health systems in the UK and is currently doing her PhD studies in Germany with a focus on digital and robotic interventions in health. She is engaged in several international projects in health research and development. Her research interests revolve around the health and social science fields, digital technologies that improve health/social well-being, social prescribing and user-centred design. She has co-authored several publications in peer review journals.

Esther is invested in adding value to lives and spaces through health technology, research and civic engagement. As a digital health product manager, she leverages her biomedical science background and AI-powered technology to optimize healthcare delivery in Africa’s underserved settings. She is a One HealthTech fellow, President of the African Digital Health Professionals Network, Graduate Fellow of the West African Institute of Public Health, and an ambassador for Africa Digital Epidemiology and Innovation Network. Esther’s commitment to digitally-enabled healthcare transformation has earned some recognition, including from Junior Chamber International, 16 Emerging Women Leaders and Digital Health Africa.

Helen is a seasoned public health researcher and health economist with over a decade of experience in conducting impactful studies. Driven by her passion for improving population health through evidence-based research and policy development, she specializes in leveraging health economics to optimize resource allocation in healthcare systems. Recognising the transformative potential of digital technologies in healthcare, Helen is at the forefront of exploring how these innovations can enhance healthcare access and delivery. Her current work aims to provide evidence-based insights on the integration of digital health solutions to improve youth health outcomes. Helen holds dual master's degrees in Public Health and Health Economics.

Anyesha is a seasoned social impact professional with over seven years of experience in monitoring, learning and evaluation (MLE), policy advocacy, and project management within various public health domains. In her previous roles, she has contributed to MLE initiatives for child immunization programmes in India on behalf of John Snow India Pvt. Ltd. Additionally, she possesses extensive experience in policy advocacy and government relations, supporting international medical device and pharmaceutical companies in formulating their advocacy strategies to enhance market access. Anyesha is a strong advocate for leveraging technology to develop straightforward yet effective solutions for addressing complex developmental challenges, which has sparked her interest in digital health.

Racheal is a public health professional dedicated to advancing SDG 3 and promoting universal health coverage. With a master’s degree in public health, she has extensive experience in research, including country-level research for the Lancet commission on cancer and health systems. She also serves as a public health analyst at a leading health tech firm in Nigeria. Racheal is passionate about digital health solutions and their role in improving global health outcomes. She is committed to leveraging her expertise to drive transformative change in public health through innovative technology and leadership.

Rupal is a sustainable development practitioner, particularly working at the intersection of environment and health. She has worked extensively on global health policies, with particular attention to differential vulnerability and behavioural health. She has previously worked as a researcher at the Indian Council of Medical Research. Rupal holds a master's degree in sustainable development practice from TERI School of Advanced Studies, India. She has also been involved with the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network-youth (UN-SDSNy), where she led initiatives aimed at disseminating knowledge about sustainable development goals.