Elizabeth Howell is a physician and researcher who is a leading expert on women’s health. She is currently the Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine. Her work focuses on improving the quality of health care for women and reducing the significant racial and ethnic disparities that exist in maternal and child health. Her research often looks at how the care women receive affects their health, particularly concerning maternal and infant mortality and morbidity (serious health problems). She has extensively researched these issues in places like New York City, where she previously worked as the founding director of the Blavatnik Family Women’s Health Research Institute at Mount Sinai. A graduate of Harvard Medical School and the Harvard Kennedy School, Elizabeth is a strong advocate for health equity. She has served on numerous national committees and testified before Congress to push for better health care for all women. Her work continues to provide vital information for policymakers and health care providers working to create a more just and equitable health care system.
