Meet Dr. Hellen Barsosio
KEMRI, Co-Principal Investigator for the C-it DU-it Project
Dr. Hellen Barsosio is one of the Co-Principal Investigator for the C-it DU-it: Community Data Use for Integrated ANC project. In her role as Assistant Principal Clinical Research Scientist at the Kenya Medical Research Institute’s Centre for Global Health Research (KEMRI-CGHR), she brings extensive experience leading maternal and newborn health research. Under the C-it DU-it project, Dr. Barsosio collaborates with LVCT Health and other partners to co-design and implement innovative community-based interventions aimed at strengthening health systems and improving the quality and accessibility of maternal healthcare. Her work emphasizes the pivotal role of community health systems in advancing maternal health outcomes, particularly in resource-constrained settings. Dr. Barsosio is also a Calestous Juma Science Leadership Fellow (2025–2030), further highlighting her commitment to advancing science, innovation, and leadership in global health.
