Dr Bey-Marrié Schmidt is a public health researcher specialising in evidence synthesis, community engagement, and knowledge translation. Her expertise lies in conducting different types of qualitative and quantitative evidence syntheses of public health and health system interventions. She is also deeply interested in the collaborative design, implementation, and evaluation of community engagement and knowledge translation initiatives that promote inclusive and equitable partnerships for evidence-informed decision-making. Additionally, Dr Schmidt is affiliated with the School of Public Health at the University of the Western Cape.