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Molly Forrest Franke holds dual academic appointments: she is a Professor in the Department of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School and an Associate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Additionally, she serves as an Epidemiologist with the Global Health Research Core and co-directs the Harvard University Centers for AIDS Research Developmental and Mentoring Core. Her work spans both institutions, focusing on global health, epidemiology, and social medicine.
Professor Franke’s educational background includes an undergraduate degree in Sociology and Spanish from Colby College, followed by doctoral training in Epidemiology at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Her research interests are centered around global health and epidemiology, with a particular emphasis on infectious diseases, public health surveillance, and chronic illness management. She has contributed to initiatives in Peru and Rwanda, and her work often addresses the intersection of healthcare delivery and underserved populations.
Professor Franke has been recognized for her mentorship and leadership, including the
- Jo Rae Wright Award (2017) for promising contributions to pulmonary research and mentoring,
- Young Mentor Award (2020) from Harvard Medical School.
She has advised numerous students and trainees across Harvard and international institutions, contributing to the education of dozens. Her roles in mentoring programs and co-directing research cores highlight her involvement in academic leadership and support.
Her affiliations include the Global Health Research Core and the Paul Farmer Collaborative, which focus on improving global health delivery systems and addressing health disparities in resource-limited settings.
