Claire Standley

Dr. Claire Standley is an Associate Research Professor at Georgetown University Medical Center with primary appointment in the Department of Microbiology & Immunology and secondary appointment in the Department of International Health. Her research focuses on multisectoral approaches to health system strengthening and global health security, with expertise in malaria control, neglected tropical diseases, and One Health approaches at the human-animal-environment interface.

Education includes:

• B.A. Natural Sciences, University of Cambridge
• MSc Biodiversity Conservation, University of Oxford
• Ph.D. Biomedical Parasitology, University of Nottingham

Research interests center on global health implementation science, particularly disease surveillance systems, laboratory capacity building, and policy frameworks for infectious disease control. Her work integrates field epidemiology with health systems analysis to optimize resource-limited settings.

Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on health security infrastructure, with trends showing methodological innovation in disease mapping, partnership coordination frameworks, and diagnostic network strengthening. Work spans multiple continents with significant focus on sub-Saharan Africa.

Scientific recognition includes:

• AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship
• Term Membership in Council on Foreign Relations

Professional activities involve managing Malaria.com knowledge platform, serving on National Academies committees for One Health capacity building, and editorial responsibilities for Science & Diplomacy journal.