Prof Joy Lawn

@joylawn

Prof LSHTM | Paediatrician & Perinatal Epidemiologist | Parent | Passionate about change esp for women & #everynewborn | Widow of Prof Steve Lawn

London, UK (sometimes) march.lshtm.ac.uk Joined May 2011

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Prof Joy Lawn @joylawn Mar 8, 2021

Huge thanks @DJDevakumar hidden identity as #globalhealth #OprahWinfrey! Skillful dissection of my life journey I rarely talk abt: childhood, 6 intercontinental moves, parenting, #GoodGrief, priviledge seeing social justice changes, vulnerable leadership #ChooseToChallenge #IWD

International Child Health Group @IntChildHealth Mar 8, 2021

In the latest episode of our podcast, @joylawn discusses developing epidemiological measurement for global newborn deaths & stillbirths, new shifts in large scale implementation and intentionally changing narratives for women in science and leadership: anchor.fm/globalhealthli…
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Prof Joy Lawn @joylawn Sep 23, 2025

Last call!!
Wonderfully inspiring applications over the last 8 years!!
Pls share and nominate!
@LindaGailBekker
@UCT_news

LSHTM TB Centre @LSHTM_TB Sep 10, 2025

Deadline extended for the Stephen Lawn Leadership Prize to 24 September! Send in your nominations now - we can't wait to see all the exciting work being done in the field of TB/HIV
@UnionConference @TheLancet @joylawn
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Prof Joy Lawn @joylawn Aug 20, 2025

"The future of newborns is in Africa and we are the people who have to ensure they survive and thrive" Dr Alex Stevenson opening first conference of African Neonatal Association in Kigali

Prof Joy Lawn @joylawn Jun 23, 2025

Happening Tues!!
Join and share widley, please!
95 authors, 7 papers, 4 actions we can all be part of

@MARCH_LSHTM @ohumaeric @HannahBlencowe @maryvkinney @AnnaGruending @MercyJuma_ @EtienneLanglois @FIGOHQ @NewbornToolkit @naveenthacker @COINNurses @NEST360org @BioMedCentral

PMNCH @PMNCH Jun 23, 2025

📣 Meet some of the speakers for TOMORROW's global launch of the new #BornTooSoon Supplement!

🌍📘 This interactive webinar will spotlight urgent priorities, lived experiences, & global pivots to prevent preterm birth & improve outcomes for newborns & families. 👶🏽❤️

🗓️ 24 June
🕑 14:00–15:30 CET

Register NOW! 👇
who.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

@FIGOHQ @LSHTM @SOPHUWC @nest_360 @UWConline @WHO @UNICEF @UNFPA @khosla_rajat @DrAnneKihara @MollelDoris @joylawn @MercyJuma_ @mfa_tanzania @DrTedros @MinofHealthUG @health_malawi

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Prof Joy Lawn @joylawn May 29, 2025

Not to be missed!
24th June 2025
#borntoosoon

Newborn Toolkit @NewbornToolkit May 29, 2025

🚨 Join @PMNCH for the official launch of the Born Too Soon Supplement!

📅 Explore progress, priorities & pivots in preventing preterm birth.
🧠 Key insights for researchers, advocates & policymakers.

🔗 Register now:pmnch.who.int/news-and-event…

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