Anne Rimoin

Anne Rimoin is an Associate Professor at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, specializing in epidemiology with a focus on infectious diseases in Central Africa. Her work addresses zoonotic pathogens, including mpox, Ebola, and influenza, through field research, genomic analysis, and public health interventions.

• Education: Ph.D., M.P.H.
• Awards: Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award

Her research spans mpox transmission dynamics, vaccine efficacy, maternal health impacts, and behavioral drivers of disease spread. She collaborates with institutions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Sierra Leone, leveraging geospatial and genomic data for outbreak surveillance. Recent publications highlight sexual transmission pathways, cross-reactive immunity from smallpox vaccines, and mental health impacts on healthcare workers.

Scientific Awards

• Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award

Rimoin engages in media outreach, including discussions on California's COVID surge and mpox prevention strategies. Her work emphasizes global health equity, particularly in endemic regions.