Improving care for cardiometabolic diseases is one of the main health challenges of our time: this research will elucidate how dysfunction(s) in mitochondria (the "powerhouse" of the cell) can lead to, or worsen obesity, cardiovascular disease and hypertension, creating knowledge that will lead to new prevention and treatment strategies.

Investigating the social determinants of health for women and children in humanitarian crises: often the most impacted during humanitarian crises, this research helps inform policies and practices to improve their well-being and health.