Dr. Fatoumata Sylla

Quick Facts

  • Position: Public Health Researcher (INSERM, CESP)
  • Specialization: Women's Health, FGM, Uterine Fibroids
  • Languages: English, French

Professional Biography

Dr. Fatoumata Sylla is a distinguished public health researcher and medical doctor dedicated to improving women's health outcomes globally. With extensive experience in epidemiology, her work focuses primarily on the long-term health consequences of female genital mutilation (FGM) and the epidemiological patterns of uterine fibroids.

She is currently affiliated with Inserm and CESP, where she leads interdisciplinary projects bridging clinical findings with public health policy. Her research has been instrumental in shaping new guidelines for maternal care and reproductive health interventions.

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Academic & Professional Journey

2020 - Present

Lead Researcher, Women's Health Division

Inserm / CESP (Centre de recherche en Épidémiologie et Santé des Populations)

2015 - 2020

Ph.D. in Epidemiology and Public Health

Sorbonne University, Paris. Dissertation: "Epidemiological impact of FGM on maternal health outcomes."

2008 - 2015

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Institutional Affiliations

Inserm CESP