Céline Gounder
Dr. Céline Gounder is an infectious disease specialist and epidemiologist who is known for her expertise in emerging infectious diseases and public health policy. She is a clinical assistant professor of medicine and infectious diseases at New York University (NYU) School of Medicine and a consultant to the World Health Organization (WHO) and other international organizations.
Education[edit | edit source]
Dr. Gounder completed her medical education at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and her infectious disease fellowship at the University of Washington. She also has a master’s degree in public health from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Public health[edit | edit source]
Throughout her career, Dr. Gounder has played a vital role in responding to several infectious disease outbreaks, including the 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa, the 2015 Zika outbreak in the Americas, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. She has served as a public health advisor to governments and international organizations, providing technical guidance and support on outbreak response, clinical care, and public health policies.
Publications[edit | edit source]
Dr. Gounder is also a respected researcher and has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals on topics related to infectious diseases, including the epidemiology and clinical management of emerging infectious diseases, vaccine development, and public health policy. She is also a frequent commentator on infectious disease-related news and has appeared on various news networks, including CNN, NBC, and PBS.
Awards[edit | edit source]
Dr. Gounder's work has been recognized with several awards, including the Public Health Hero Award from the Association of Public Health Laboratories, the Outstanding Alumni Award from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and the Robert R. Redfield MD Award for Excellence in Global Health from the Infectious Diseases Society of America.
Board memberships[edit | edit source]
Aside from her professional work, Dr. Gounder also serves on the board of several non-profit organizations, including the Global Health Council and the Center for Global Health and Development at Boston University.
Impact[edit | edit source]
Dr. Céline Gounder is a highly respected and accomplished infectious disease specialist and epidemiologist, known for her expertise in emerging infectious diseases and public health policy. Her dedication to public health, and her contributions to the field of infectious diseases have greatly impacted the world and helped to save many lives. Her work continues to inspire and pave the way for future public health leaders.
COVID-19 Advisory Board[edit | edit source]
As of 2018, Gounder practices medicine part-time while addressing her long time concerns with health issues as a medical journalist. In 2017, because of her contributions to medicine and public health, Gounder was named one of People Magazine's 25 Women Changing the World. On November 9, 2020, she was named a member of the COVID-19 Advisory Board of U.S. president-elect Joe Biden.
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