Charles John Gerardo

Charles John Gerardo is a Professor of Emergency Medicine and Research Professor of Global Health at Duke University, serving as Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine since 2024. He specializes in snake envenomation research, global health policy, and clinical trials, with over 90 peer-reviewed publications.

• Education: BS in Biology from Stanford University (honors), MD from University of California–Davis School of Medicine (1994), Residency in Emergency Medicine at Loma Linda University Medical Center (1994–1998), Masters of Health Sciences from Duke Clinical Research and Training Program.

His research integrates translational science, machine learning, and implementation science to address venomous snakebite treatment, antivenom accessibility in the Amazon, and emergency care protocols. He has led studies on rattlesnake and copperhead envenomation, antivenom efficacy, and clinician-scientist workforce development.

Recent publications highlight trends in venomous snakebite clinical outcomes, emergency airway management policies, and systematic reviews on renal colic diagnostics. His work spans JAMA, PLOS Medicine, and Clinical Toxicology.

Grants include funding from Fundacao de Medicina Tropical Doutor Heitor Vieira Dourado (2025–2029) for a culturally tailored Amazonian snakebite program, Ophirex, Inc. (2023–2028) for snakebite studies, and the Henry M. Jackson Foundation (2021–2026) for military-to-civilian critical care tools.