Nathaniel Hupert

Nathaniel Hupert, MD, MPH is an Associate Professor of Population Health Sciences and Associate Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, and an Associate Attending Physician at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. A practicing internist and internationally recognized public-health modeler, he directs his research toward healthcare-process optimization and emergency-response logistics for both routine care and large-scale crises.

Education

• A.B., Harvard College (1988)
• M.D., Harvard Medical School (1994)
• M.P.H., Harvard School of Public Health (2000)

Research Focus

Dr. Hupert’s scholarship integrates process mining, discrete-event simulation, and data-driven decision science to strengthen preparedness for bioterrorism, pandemic influenza, COVID-19, and anthrax events. His models of mass antibiotic dispensing (BERM Point-of-Dispensing staffing model) and hospital surge capacity (AHRQ Surge Model) have been downloaded and applied by public-health agencies worldwide. Current work extends to heterologous vaccination strategies, social determinants of COVID-19 transmission, and equity in child mortality.

Scientific Awards & Honors

• Rotary Foundation Scholarship, University of Otago (1989)
• Rose Seegal Essay Prize, Harvard Medical School (1994)
• Outstanding Volunteer Service, University of Pittsburgh Medical School (1997)
• Pforzheimer Public Service Award, Harvard School of Public Health (1999–2000)
• Most Outstanding Abstract, AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting (2003)

Grants & Leadership Roles

Principal Investigator on multiple federally funded projects including Managing Epidemics by Managing Mobility (NIAID, 2022-2025) and sub-awards from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. He founded and led the CDC Preparedness Modeling Unit (2008-2010), served on the DHHS Anthrax Modeling Working Group (2003-2009), and currently acts as Policy Lead for the Oxford-based COVID-19 International Modeling Consortium (CoMo).

Laboratory & Collaborative Networks

Dr. Hupert heads interdisciplinary teams that bridge Weill Cornell, the NewYork-Presbyterian healthcare system, and global partners such as the CoMo consortium. These collaborations translate simulation insights into operational tools for hospitals, public-health departments, and federal agencies.