Donald S. Shepard

Donald S. Shepard is a Professor at the Schneider Institutes for Health Policy, Heller School, Brandeis University. He specializes in health economics, cost-effectiveness analysis, and global health policy. His research focuses on diseases like malaria, dengue, cardiovascular conditions, and HIV/AIDS, with an emphasis on economic evaluations and health financing strategies.

Education:

• Ph.D., Harvard University
• M.P.P., Harvard University
• B.A., Harvard University

Research Interests:

Shepard’s work addresses the economic dimensions of healthcare delivery, including cost-benefit analyses of disease control programs, performance incentives, and health system efficiency. His global projects span malaria vector control, dengue fever management, and HIV/AIDS treatment strategies in low- and middle-income countries.

Awards & Honors:

• Fellow of the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene
• Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award (2017-2018)
• Plant-Insect Ecosystem Section Integrated Pest Management Team Award (2014)
• Listed in Who's Who in America (2003-2018) and Who's Who in the World (2004-2018)

Grants & Projects:

Shepard has led projects funded by organizations like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, NIH, and WHO. Notable initiatives include cost-effectiveness studies of malaria interventions in Tanzania, dengue control programs in Nicaragua/Mexico, and economic analyses of HIV/AIDS treatment in Botswana and Zimbabwe.

Labs & Collaborations:

He collaborates with global health institutions, including the WHO, World Bank, and CDC, to design and evaluate health policy interventions. His work often integrates economic modeling, field studies, and policy advocacy to address systemic healthcare challenges.