معرفی
Dr. Kashef Ijaz is an Adjunct Professor in the Hubert Department of Global Health at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health. He currently serves as Vice President for Health Programs at The Carter Center, leading initiatives to combat tropical diseases in 18 nations and improve global mental health care. Previously, he held senior roles at the U.S. CDC, including Principal Deputy Director of Global Health Protection, where he managed disease outbreak responses like the Ebola epidemic and H1N1 pandemic. He began his career as a medical epidemiologist in Arkansas, focusing on marginalized populations and tuberculosis research.
- Education: MD from King Edward Medical College (Pakistan), MPH from University of Oklahoma
- Certifications: Public Health Leadership (University of Alabama), National Preparedness (Harvard Kennedy School)
His research interests emphasize disease surveillance, global health security, and infectious disease control. He has extensive field experience in Asia, Africa, and conflict zones addressing malaria, tuberculosis, and humanitarian health crises. Dr. Ijaz is a Fellow of the American College of Epidemiology and a recipient of the Phil Brachman Award for epidemiological excellence.
