Salem Gugsa

Salem Gugsa is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Global Health at the University of Washington School of Public Health. He currently serves as Strategic Information Team Lead at the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), United States Agency for International Development (USAID), with a focus on global health, implementation science, and medical anthropology.

• MPH in Epidemiology (2008) and PhD in Biological Anthropology (2019) from University of Washington
• Professional Affiliation: Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Global Health

His research bridges infectious diseases, public health, and cultural anthropology, emphasizing HIV management, retention in care, and social determinants in Sub-Saharan Africa. Recent work includes geospatial HIV transmission mapping, same-day antiretroviral therapy (ART) outcomes, and implementation of rapid HIV testing protocols.

Key publications address HIV adherence, TB diagnosis, and maternal health in Malawi and Ethiopia. Articles highlight collaborations with institutions like CDC, Lighthouse Trust, and University of Malawi.