William H. Gates Sr. Institute Research

Driving Equity in Population and Reproductive Health

At the William H. Gates Sr. Institute for Population and Reproductive Health (WHGI) based in the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, we generate and translate evidence to inform policy, strengthen programs, and elevate lived experiences across global health systems.

Our Core Research Areas

Discover the core research areas at the heart of WHGI’s work advancing population and reproductive health. Explore emerging evidence, connect with experts, and use these resources to help turn knowledge into action.

Violence, Coercion, & Reproductive Autonomy

Addressing intimate partner violence and reproductive coercion to protect decision-making, safety, and access to care.

Maternal & Reproductive Health

Improving care quality, outcomes, and access across the continuum of reproductive and maternal health.

Demographic Change & Population Dynamics

Analyzing population trends and their implications for health systems, policy, and economic development.

Contraceptive Dynamics & Access

Understanding method choice, use, and delivery systems to improve access and informed decision-making.

Measurement, Data & Evaluation

Strengthening how we measure impact, generate evidence, and inform programs and policy.

Gender, Agency, & Empowerment

Examining how gender norms and power dynamics shape autonomy, access, and reproductive decision-making.

Infertility & Reproductive Health Needs

Expanding recognition, research, and care for infertility within comprehensive reproductive health systems.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Advancing evidence, policy, and access to safe abortion care in diverse legal and social contexts.

Explore All WHGI Research

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Meet Our Research Team

Philip Anglewicz

Philip Anglewicz

Institute Director | Professor
Carolina Cardona

Carolina Cardona

Assistant Scientist
Suzanne Bell

Suzanne Bell

Assistant Professor
Dana O. Sarnak

Dana O. Sarnak

Assistant Scientist
Linnea A. Zimmerman

Linnea A. Zimmerman

Principal Investigator | Associate Professor
Guy Bai

Guy Bai

Research Program Officer
Shannon N. Wood

Shannon N. Wood

Assistant Professor

A History of Our Research

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