Jade Benjamin-Chung is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Population Health at Stanford University and a Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Investigator. Her research focuses on developing and evaluating scalable interventions targeting the interplay between infectious diseases, environmental factors, and human health in resource-limited settings. Education: PhD in Epidemiology, UC Berkeley (2014) MA in Biostatistics, UC Berkeley (2013) MPH in Epidemiology & Biostatistics, UC Berkeley (2008) Research Interests: Her work employs epidemiologic, computational, and statistical methods (e.g., causal inference, machine learning) to improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations globally. Key areas include malaria, diarrheal diseases, soil-transmitted helminths, and influenza. Projects emphasize interventions such as improved sanitation, housing infrastructure, and mass drug administration. Labs & Teams: She leads the Benjamin-Chung Lab at Stanford, focusing on creating evidence-based health interventions through interdisciplinary approaches. The lab collaborates on studies like the CRADLE trial (concrete flooring impacts) and malaria elimination projects. Grants & Collaborations: Her work is supported by NIH grants and collaborations with institutions like UC Berkeley and global health organizations.








