Introduction
Dr. Saravanan Thangarajan, a Harvard-trained global health researcher and clinician, brings over a decade of expertise in advancing inclusive policies, equity, and resilience. Collaborating with WHO, the UN, the Wellcome Trust, and the World Bank, he has led transformative projects in oral health, emergency preparedness, maternal mental health, climate resilience, and mental health. Passionate about bridging research and policy, he champions solutions that empower underserved communities and drive sustainable, equitable change worldwide.
Expert
Dr. Saravanan Thangarajan is a seasoned expert in health policy, climate resilience, and social inclusion. With over a decade of impactful experience predominantly in the Global South, he has led data-driven research to shape inclusive health policies in low- and middle-income settings. His work focuses on translating complex health data into actionable strategies to reduce disparities, improve health outcomes, and foster equitable social inclusion. A collaborative leader, Dr. Thangarajan partners with diverse stakeholders to design and implement evidence-based, community-centered reforms that
Fields of expertise: Disability, Economic policy / inclusive economic development, Education, Environmental policy / climate change, Evidence for policy / knowledge valorization, Gender equality, Health and wellbeing, Inclusive social development / inclusive societies / social inclusion, Monitoring and evaluation, Policy design and delivery, Reduction of inequalities / equity / poverty eradication, Science policy, technology and innovation policy, Social policy, Social protection, Sustainable Development Goals, Youth