Gundula Bosch

Gundula Bosch, PhD, MEdHP, MS, is a Research Professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health with a joint appointment in the School of Education. She is the Director of the R3 Center for Innovation in Science Education (R3ISE), where she leads transformative programs in Rigor, Reproducibility, and Responsibility (R3) in scientific training. Her work bridges molecular microbiology, public health, and education, fostering interdisciplinary and ethical scientific practice.

• Department: Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
• School: Bloomberg School of Public Health
• Joint Affiliation: School of Education
• Center Leadership: R3 Center for Innovation in Science Education (R3ISE)
• Additional Affiliations: Center for Global Health, SOURCE Service-Learning Center

Dr. Bosch holds a PhD in Biology from the Technical University of Munich and the Max-Planck-Institute of Biochemistry, an MS from the same institution, and an MEdHP from Johns Hopkins University (2016). Her research focuses on implementation science, meta-science, science communication, research ethics, and competency-based education frameworks. She develops and evaluates training programs that integrate critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, ethical decision-making, and social justice into graduate science education.

Her recent publications highlight trends in interdisciplinary science education, responsible communication, and innovative frameworks like the 'double diamond' for nurturing creativity in research. These works reflect a strong emphasis on pedagogical innovation, research integrity, and the philosophy of science in training future scientists.

Honors and awards include:

• Sigma Xi Scientific Research Honor Society (2023)
• Johns Hopkins MEHP Alumni Award (2021)
• Recognition for Teaching Excellence (2015–2023)
• Discovery Award, JHU Provost (2021–2024)
• Golden Apple Award for Online Teaching (2016)
• Induction into Delta Omega Public Health Honorary Society (2016)
• Future Faculty Teaching Fellowship, HHMI (2007)

Dr. Bosch has led major educational initiatives, including the R3 Graduate Science Program and the R3 Science Communication Leadership Program. She collaborates widely through the global R3ISE Network and partners with institutions nationally and internationally. Her work in service-learning and community engagement reflects a commitment to civic responsibility and public impact. She has also contributed to educational scholarship through books and chapters aimed at healthcare professionals and educators.