Willi Zhang
- Department of Global Public Health
- Global and Sexual Health (GloSH) – Anna Mia Ekström's research group
About me
I am an epidemiologist with a clinical background in internal medicine. My research investigates temporal trends in health disparities and examines the impact of legislation and societal events on LGBTQ+ individuals. I am passionate about contributing to public health policies that foster equality and improve the well-being of LGBTQ+ communities.
My work leverages epidemiological tools and evidence synthesis methods—such as causal inference from observational data, meta-analysis, and systematic reviews—to address pressing public health challenges. I collaborate widely with statisticians, healthcare professionals, and sociologists, integrating diverse perspectives into complex health issues. I am also a strong advocate for open science and research reproducibility, as I believe these principles are fundamental to creating reliable and impactful health interventions.
Selected publications
- Article: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH. 2025;:e1-e10Temporal Trends in Sexual Identity and Sociodemographic Disparities in Stockholm, Sweden, 2010-2021.Zhang W; Tynelius P; Mathur MB; Quartagno M; Brandén G; Liljeros F; Kosidou K
- Letter: JAMA NETWORK OPEN. 2024;7(12):e2447627Zhang G; Tynelius P; Mathur MB; Quartagno M; Branden G; Liljeros F; Kosidou K
- Article: BMC MEDICINE. 2023;21(1):337Zhang G; Basna R; Mathur MB; Lässer C; Mincheva R; Ekerljung L; Wennergren G; Rådinger M; Lundbäck B; Kankaanranta H; Nwaru BI
- Doctoral thesis: 2022Zhang G
- Review: JOURNAL OF ASTHMA AND ALLERGY. 2022;15:231-247Zhang G-Q; Ermis SSO; Radinger M; Bossios A; Kankaanranta H; Nwaru B
- Article: PLOS MEDICINE. 2021;18(8):e1003731Zhang G-Q; Chen J-L; Luo Y; Mathur MB; Anagnostis P; Nurmatov U; Talibov M; Zhang J; Hawrylowicz CM; Lumsden MA; Critchley H; Sheikh A; Lundbäck B; Lässer C; Kankaanranta H; Lee SH; Nwaru BI