Tafhima Haider completed her PhD in molecular virology at UCL, where she explored the interactions between lentiviral envelopes, the intrinsic innate immune system and restriction factors. She is now based at the Blizard institute, Queen Mary University of London, where she is investigating innate immune dysfunction present in South African children suffering from severe acute malnutrition. Tafhima is also a maternal health researcher at global health charity called the Maternal Aid Association. She is leading a pilot, feasibility study which aims to improve maternal health outcomes in rural Bangladesh by ensuring pregnant women receive adequate, appropriate, and timely care during pregnancy.
