Jeffrey V Lazarus

Jeffrey V Lazarus is a Professor of Global Health at the City University of New York School of Public Health, Research Professor at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), and Adjunct Professor at Mt. Sinai Medical School. With extensive experience in health systems, HIV, and viral hepatitis, he previously held leadership roles at the WHO Regional Office for Europe and the Global Fund.

• PhD in Public Health, Lund University
• Master of International Health, University of Copenhagen
• MA in Latin American Studies, Georgetown University
• BA in Latin American Studies and Romance Languages, New York University

His research focuses on steatotic liver disease (MASLD/MASH), health systems strengthening, public health policy, and viral hepatitis elimination. Recent work includes co-authoring global consensus statements and Lancet Commissions on liver disease and pandemic resilience.

• 2023: American Liver Foundation Distinguished Scientific Achievement Award
• 2024: Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher

Prof. Lazarus directs the Global Thinktank on Steatotic Liver Disease and co-directs the Desert Liver Conference, advising governments, NGOs, and WHO on health policy and media communication strategies.