Lawrence O. Gostin

Lawrence O. Gostin is a Distinguished University Professor at Georgetown University, holding the highest academic rank. He serves as Faculty Director of the O’Neill Institute for National & Global Health Law and Director of the WHO Collaborating Center on Public Health Law & Human Rights. His expertise spans Global Health Law, Constitutional Law, and Public Health Policy. Prof. Gostin advises global institutions like the WHO, White House, and United Nations, focusing on pandemic preparedness, health equity, and legal frameworks for health security.

Education:

• B.A., State University of New York, Brockport
• J.D., Duke University
• LL.D. (Hon.), State University of New York
• LL.D. (Hon.), University of Sydney

Research Interests: Prof. Gostin’s work centers on global health governance, pandemic law, and human rights in health policy. He leads initiatives like the WHO Pandemic Treaty and the Lancet Commission on Global Health Law. His research emphasizes legal solutions to health inequities and strengthens international health regulations.

Awards:

• Adam Yarmolinsky Medal (National Academy of Medicine)
• Public Health Law Association’s Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award
• Rosemary Delbridge Memorial Award (UK)

Advisory Roles: Prof. Gostin chairs the National Academies Committee on Smallpox Medical Countermeasures and advises the WHO on the International Health Regulations. He collaborates with governments, NGOs, and international bodies to shape health policies, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and global health equity frameworks.

Labs/Teams: O’Neill Institute for National & Global Health Law, World Health Organization Collaborating Center.