Dr Isah Aliyu is the Nigerian-PI of the HEAPO Study and is a seasoned molecular biologist, with extensive expertise in cell biology, and molecular virology, with a seven-year postdoctoral research in understanding intricate molecular events, including protein-protein interactions, cellular perturbations, and gene expression dynamics. Dr Aliyu has notable strengths in project management and demonstrated excellence in successfully completing research projects and publishing the findings in internationally reputable journals. He is leading this research as Nigeria's PI in collaboration with the UK-PI.

Prof Hadiza Galadanci is a professor in fetomaternal medicine at the College of Health Sciences, Bayero University Kano, Nigeria and the founding Director of Africa Centre of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP). He is a Co-Investigator of the HEAPO Study and leading the clinical arm of the project at Kano, Nigeria. She has established a research network and has been involved in global research, such as WHO Labour Care Guide, E-Motive Trial and IVON trial funded by Gates foundation. As a mentor to IAA, HG will significantly contribute to this research.

Dr Aisha Aminu Shariff, MBBS, is a Senior Registrar in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria. She is a Clinical Research Assistant of the HEAPO Study. She obtained her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from Bayero University Kano in 2016 and is currently undergoing specialist residency training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in preparation for her Fellowship examinations. Her professional interests include maternal health, pregnancy outcomes, and improving the quality of obstetric care, particularly in resource-limited settings. She is actively involved in clinical practice and research, with a strong interest in generating evidence that contributes to safer pregnancies and improved maternal and perinatal outcomes.

Hidaya Mahmoud Galadanchi is a Molecular Scientist at the Africa Centre of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP) and a Master’s student in Biotechnology at Bayero University Kano. She holds a background in Biotechnology from the University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. She is a Laboratory research assistant of the HEAPO Study. With four years of professional experience, Hidaya specializes in molecular biology, bioinformatics, sequencing technologies, and infectious disease research. Her expertise includes sample collection, rapid diagnostic testing (RDT) and microscopy, DNA extraction, PCR, sequencing, data analysis, project coordination and management, scientific communication, and stakeholder engagement. Hidaya is passionate about advancing innovative, collaborative, and translational approaches to global health, with a particular focus on infectious diseases and maternal health.

Mr Mansur Aminu is a Chief Medical Laboratory Scientist at Bayero University Kano with a BSc in Microbiology and an Associate qualification in Medical Laboratory Science. He is a Laboratory Research Assistant of the HEAPO Study. He has extensive experience in laboratory quality management, mentoring, training, molecular diagnostics, infectious disease testing, and laboratory operations. His professional experience includes coordinating Quality Management System implementation, facilitating laboratory training, supporting HIV/AIDS surveys, AFB microscopy, Malaria microscopy and COVID-19 molecular diagnosis. He has attended numerous professional trainings in ISO 15189, laboratory quality systems, HIV testing, TB microscopy, Malaria microscopy, pharmacovigilance, and molecular diagnostics. He has contributed to research and scientific publications and has received certificates of appreciation for professional service.

Dr Halima Bashir Muhammad, MBBS is a Senior Registrar in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria. She is a Clinical Research Assistant of the HEAPO Study. Dr Muhammad graduated from Bayero University Kano in 2016 with MBBS and is currently undergoing residency training in preparation for her Fellowship examinations. Her research focus is maternal health, with publications on pregnancy outcomes and maternal morbidity in low-resource settings. She is committed to improving maternal health through evidence-based practice, research, and advocacy for quality obstetric care. She is also actively involved in teaching and mentorship of medical students and junior residents.