Dr. Leyla is an experienced public health specialist with over 20 years of experience in health research. She has worked in various environments, including humanitarian emergencies and academic settings, both nationally and internationally. Leyla focuses on evidence-based approaches to research, analyzing and reviewing data to develop innovative solutions and improve existing practices. She is particularly skilled in gender-based violence (GBV) issues and capacity building, providing technical leadership in GBV interventions and evidence-informed policy making. Leyla is adept at engaging stakeholders and communicating research findings through policy briefs. Her research expertise covers a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods, and she has published over 40 articles in respected journals, primarily focusing on evidence synthesis in the health sector. Leyla is also a contributor to Cochrane reviews, specializing in systematic reviews and meta-analyses. In addition to her specialization in systematic literature reviews, she has also conducted impact research and implementation research.