Liudmila Zhaunova
About Liudmila Zhaunova
Liudmila Zhaunova is the Lead Digital Health Manager for Women's Health at Flo Health Inc., where she develops clinical studies and oversees research collaborations. She holds a PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology from The University of Edinburgh and has a background in microbiology and marketing.
Work at Flo Health
Liudmila Zhaunova serves as the Lead Digital Health Manager for Women's Health at Flo Health Inc. since 2019. In this role, she develops internal clinical studies and external research collaborations to advance scientific discoveries in women's health. She guides and mentors the research team, ensuring that research activities meet high standards. Zhaunova leads the publication strategy and supports data generation for both internal and external research initiatives. She also oversees strategic relationships with academic partners, clinical centers, and contract research organizations (CROs) to facilitate validation research.
Education and Expertise
Liudmila Zhaunova holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Cell and Molecular Biology from The University of Edinburgh, where she focused on oocyte development from 2013 to 2017. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology from Belarusian State University from 2008 to 2013. In addition, she completed a Professional Certificate in Marketing from CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing and IPM Business School in 2019. Zhaunova has also participated in an internship at KU Leuven, specializing in soil analysis in 2012.
Background
Before joining Flo Health, Liudmila Zhaunova worked as a Business Development Consultant at Innovation Forum for six months in 2016-2017. She also has a strong academic background, having spent four years at The University of Edinburgh pursuing her PhD. Her experience in both academic and consulting roles has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the intersection between science and business, particularly in the field of women's health.
Achievements
Liudmila Zhaunova has contributed to significant research in women's health, including studies on menstrual cycle patterns and reproductive health. She has been involved in scientific research and publications that focus on improving knowledge and health among users of the Flo app. As Director of Science at Flo Health, she plays a crucial role in ensuring that the company's products are medically and scientifically accurate, aligning with the latest advancements in the field.
Research Collaborations
Liudmila Zhaunova actively engages in collaborations with academic institutions to enhance research efforts in women's health. She builds scientific strategies that align with Flo Health's product vision and business goals, focusing on feasibility health research studies for prediction algorithms. Her oversight of strategic relationships with academic partners and clinical centers facilitates validation research, contributing to the overall mission of advancing women's health.