Katherine Gass

Katherine Gass is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health, and Director of Research at the Neglected Tropical Diseases Support Center under the Task Force for Global Health. She holds a Ph.D. in Epidemiology (2014), an MPH in Global Epidemiology (2009), both from Emory University, and a B.A. in Mathematics and Theatre from Oberlin College.

Her research focuses on neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), including disease surveillance evaluation, vector-borne/zoonotic diseases, and global health strategies. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in operational research to eliminate/contain NTDs worldwide.

Key affiliations include leadership roles in the WHO Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research Working Group (2024–present); Chair of the WHO NTD subgroup 'Advancing Disease Specific Priorities' (2024–present); and membership in regional technical advisory groups for lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis, and other NTD initiatives. She also serves on the Scientific Program Committee of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.

No advisory/mentoring relationships or grants are explicitly listed in the provided text. Her work is closely tied to programmatic efforts at the Task Force for Global Health and collaborative networks addressing NTD elimination.