About Me
Prof. Dr. Helena Brooks is a distinguished biomedical scientist, clinician, and educator
recognized for her transformative work in global health systems, medical research, and
digital
healthcare innovation. With over 22 years of academic and clinical experience, Dr. Brooks
has
been a driving force in bridging health sciences with data-driven research and telemedicine
solutions.
Before joining Woodcroft University, Dr. Brooks served as Chief Academic Officer for Global
Health Initiatives at Johns Hopkins Medicine International, where she led research teams
across
three continents in projects involving epidemiological modeling, infectious disease
prevention,
and health informatics.
At Woodcroft University, she leads the Faculty of Health, Biomedical & Life Sciences, where
she
has introduced pioneering programs in Health Informatics, Biomedical Engineering, and
Digital
Public Health — preparing healthcare professionals to thrive in a data-centered,
technology-driven world. Her leadership is guided by one principle: health innovation must
be
inclusive, equitable, and globally accessible.
Area of Expertise
- Biomedical and Life Sciences Research
- Public Health Policy and Epidemiology
- Digital Health and Telemedicine
- Clinical Trials and Regulatory Compliance
- Healthcare Leadership and Ethics
- Bioinformatics and Health Data Analytics
My Courses
- Advanced Biomedical Research and Laboratory Management
- Epidemiology and Global Health Systems
- Health Informatics and Clinical Data Analysis
- Leadership in Nursing and Allied Health Professions
- Public Health Policy and Global Disease Prevention
Research Contributions
Dr. Brooks’s research focuses on disease prevention through digital health analytics, early
diagnostics, and cross-sector healthcare collaboration. Her recent studies explore AI-driven
disease detection models and hybrid telehealth systems that serve low-connectivity
communities
in developing nations.
She also directs the Woodcroft Global Health Innovation Lab (WGHIL) — a multidisciplinary
research hub uniting biomedical scientists, engineers, and data analysts to design scalable
solutions for global health equity, telehealth adoption, and pandemic preparedness.
Her work has been published in The Lancet Digital Health, Nature Biomedical Engineering, and
the
Journal of Global Health Research.
Achievements
🏆 Global Health Leadership Award (2024) – World Health Council
🏆 Distinguished Woman in Biomedical Research (2023) – International Science Association
🏆 Healthcare Innovator Award (2022) – Global Digital Health Forum
🏆 Excellence in Medical Education (2025) – Woodcroft University
