David Brett-Major

David Brett-Major, MD, MPH, is a Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) College of Public Health. He previously served as the Sanford Chair in Tropical Medicine at the Uniformed Services University and held roles in clinical research and health security with the U.S. Navy and the World Health Organization (WHO). His work spans global health emergencies, including Ebola and other high-consequence pathogens.

• Education: MD from Uniformed Services University (2002), MPH in Tropical Public Health (2008), and BS in Mathematics (1992) from the U.S. Naval Academy.
• Research Focus: Emerging infectious diseases, health security policy, and clinical epidemiology of pathogens like Ebola, Lassa fever, and influenza.
• Notable Roles: Medical Officer for WHO’s Health Security and Environment, network associate director for clinical research of the Military HIV Research Program.

Dr. Brett-Major’s research emphasizes risk management, pandemic preparedness, and ethical considerations in public health responses. He has contributed to global alert systems for outbreaks and authored over 90 publications on infectious diseases and emergency medicine. Professional affiliations include the American College of Physicians and the Infectious Diseases Society of America.