Peter Piot

Baron Peter Piot is the Handa Professor of Global Health at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), specialising in infectious disease epidemiology and dynamics. His work focuses on global health challenges including HIV/AIDS, Ebola, malaria, and pandemic preparedness. He has led major international research initiatives and advised global health organisations.

• Affiliations: LSHTM, UNAIDS, and the Global Burden of Disease collaboration
• Key roles: Principal Investigator on multiple vaccine trials, advisor to WHO and UN

Research interests encompass vaccine development, disease surveillance systems, global health policy advocacy, and addressing health inequities in low-resource settings. His work integrates epidemiological analysis with policy implementation to combat emerging and reemerging infectious diseases.

Recent publications highlight advancements in Ebola vaccine efficacy, malaria drug resistance patterns, and pandemic scenario modeling. He has secured significant grants including the Global Burden of Disease International Advisory Committee (2024–2027).

Grants include extensive funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, UNAIDS, and UK government bodies. His research has informed global health strategies during crises like Ebola outbreaks and the COVID-19 pandemic.