I am a Professor of Implementation Science and Perinatal Epidemiology also hold a senior lectureship at Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden where I work 90% of my time. I am a medical doctor with a specialisation in gynaecology and obstetrics, and higher degrees in epidemiology (LSHTM) and in international health (Charité, Germany TropEd) 
My main interest lies in health systems research, implementation science as well as understanding the etiology of perinatal morbidity and mortality. I have led large-scale evaluations such as cluster-randomised trials and data collection based on household surveys and facility-based records. I lead and co-lead 10 larger research projects in Africa (Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi, Benin, Burkina Faso) and Asia (India, Laos, Vietnam, and Thailand). The projects focus on evaluating quality improvement approaches and other health system strengthening strategies. My overall aim is to advance knowledge on how to develop, implement, and evaluate strategies to improve access to quality of care and reduce perinatal morbidity and mortality. I also work on improving routine health data collection for maternal and newborn health care, including measurement issues, health planning and care organisation.