A biomedical engineering team developed a handheld device that measures newborn heart rate in under 10 seconds—far faster than current tools. Using a novel sensor and real-time algorithms, it improves clinicians’ ability to intervene within the critical first minute after birth. Clinical trials are complete, the device is patented, and commercialization is underway.

My research analyzes historical data from 350 rural counties in the Russian Empire to measure the impact of hiring the first female physicians. Using causal statistical methods, it shows that women doctors dramatically reduced infant mortality and improved overall health, largely by increasing women’s access to care and boosting healthcare quality.