Laurent CHAMBAUD

Laurent CHAMBAUD is the Director of EHESP School of Public Health since April 2013 and an Associate Professor at the University of Montréal’s School of Public Health since January 2014. His career spans over 30 years in public health administration, policy development, and academic leadership. He holds a Doctor of Medicine (1982), a Master’s in Community Health (1987), and specialized training in epidemiology (CDC Atlanta, 1989).

Educations:

• Doctor of Medicine, 1982
• Master’s in Community Health, University of Montreal, 1987
• Public Health Inspector Certification, 1988
• Specialized Training in Field Epidemiology, CDC Atlanta, 1989
• Public Health Specialty, 1996

Research Interests: Focuses on reducing social and territorial health inequalities, health system organization, public policy analysis, and health promotion. His work integrates epidemiology, policy evaluation, and comparative health systems analysis. He has contributed to national and European initiatives addressing communicable diseases, vaccination strategies, and health surveillance networks.

Key Roles & Contributions:

• Advisor to the French Ministry of Health (2012–2013)
• Head of Public Health for Île-de-France (2010–2012)
• Member of the French Institute for Public Health Surveillance (INVS) Board (2010–2012)
• European Commission Expert on Communicable Diseases (1996–1998)
• President of the French Public Health Society (SFSP, 2000–2005)

Teaching & Mentorship: Taught epidemiology and health systems at the National School of Public Health (ENSP, Rennes) until 1996. Advised on national surveillance networks (e.g., HIV, domestic accidents) and contributed to curriculum development in public health education.

Labs/Teams: Collaborated with international organizations like Médecins du Monde and the Quebec Public Health Association, focusing on global health equity and solidarity initiatives.