Victoria B. Chou

Victoria B. Chou, PhD, MS is an Associate Scientist in the Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She is affiliated with the Institute for International Programs and the International Vaccine Access Center (IVAC). Her work bridges research, technical advocacy, and global health policy.

Education

• PhD, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (2011)
• MS, University of Maryland, Baltimore (2000)
• BS, Duke University (1996)

Dr. Chou is a maternal and child health epidemiologist with expertise in infectious disease modeling, program evaluation, and impact assessment in low-resource settings. Her research focuses on maternal, neonatal, and child health, HIV/AIDS, and vaccine policy. She develops evidence-based tools such as the Lives Saved Tool (LiST) and VoICE to guide advocacy and decision-making. Her work often involves modeling the impact of health interventions and evaluating healthcare systems in humanitarian and global contexts.

Recent publications reveal a strong trend in health equity, vaccine prioritization, maternal-child health modeling, and health system strengthening across countries like Peru, Cameroon, and Guatemala. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates clinical research, epidemiology, and policy analysis.

Scientific Awards and Honors

• Council of Women World Leaders Public Health Fellow
• Fulbright U.S. Student Grant
• Presidential Management Fellow (PMF) Nominee
• Wendy Klag Memorial Fund Scholar
• SREB-State Doctoral Dissertation Scholar
• New Investigator in Global Health (NIGH) Award
• Global Field Experience Fund Award

Dr. Chou has led and contributed to major research initiatives funded by NIH, UNICEF, Gavi, USAID, and the Gates Foundation. She currently supports NIH-sponsored clinical research in Uganda. Her projects include the CHIC Coalition, VIEW-hub, and Pneumonia & Diarrhea Progress Reports. She collaborates extensively with international partners to strengthen data-driven decision-making in global health.

Labs and Research Teams
She is actively involved with the Institute for International Programs and IVAC, contributing to modeling and evaluation teams that develop tools like LiST and VoICE. Her work supports evidence generation for policymakers and program implementers worldwide.