Dr. Nandita Perumal is a perinatal and pediatric epidemiologist and an applied public health researcher with expertise in leading interdisciplinary research to improve maternal, newborn, and child health in vulnerable populations. A key focus of her work is in understanding the causes of adverse events in the perinatal period and the consequences for health and development throughout the life course, particularly in low-resource settings. Dr. Perumal received her PhD and MPH in epidemiology.