Qian Xu

Qian Xu has established herself as a prominent figure in maternal and child health at Fudan University, where she serves as a professor, doctoral supervisor, and director of the maternal and child health teaching and research section. Her influence extends globally through her role as director of Fudan University's Institute of Global Health and her past membership on the World Health Organization's Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee for Reproductive Health and Research (2012-2017). As deputy director of the Women's Health Branch of the Chinese Preventive Medicine Association, she plays a crucial role in shaping national health policies. Her research focuses on critical areas including maternal safety, adolescent reproductive health, evidence-based maternal and child health practices, and health system research. Her academic leadership is evident in her oversight of three major international cooperation projects in the past five years and her editorship of the 2014 edition of "Introduction to Maternal and Child Health." Xu's work bridges academic research with practical policy implementation, contributing significantly to advancing maternal and child health both in China and on the global stage.