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Dr. Jonathan P Smith is a Lecturer in Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases and Global Health at Yale University School of Public Health. His research focuses on tuberculosis (TB) transmission dynamics, pediatric TB diagnosis, and global health interventions. He is affiliated with the Yale Global Health Leadership Institute and leads Visual Epidemiology, a project combining academic research with storytelling through film.
Research interests include TB transmission in high-burden populations, pediatric diagnostic innovations, and MDR-TB treatment adherence. He has published extensively on TB epidemiology, including studies in India, Botswana, Kenya, and Zambia. Awards include the Tuberculosis Survival Prize and Lowell S. Levin Award for Excellence in Global Health.
Key contributions include developing diagnostic algorithms for children, analyzing TB transmission in healthcare settings, and evaluating TB preventive treatment programs under PEPFAR. His work bridges clinical research with public health practice, emphasizing global health equity.
Honors: Tuberculosis Survival Prize (2011), Lowell S. Levin Award (2011), Outstanding Community Service Award (2005-2008).
Projects: Founding director of Visual Epidemiology, exploring narrative medicine in global health. Collaborations with institutions like CDC, WHO, and global research networks.
