Joel Selanikio

Joel Selanikio at TEDxAustin in 2013 (cropped)

Joel Selanikio is an American physician, epidemiologist, technologist, and entrepreneur. He is best known for his work in global health, particularly in the development and implementation of innovative technologies for public health data collection and analysis.

Early Life and Education

Joel Selanikio was born in the United States. He pursued his undergraduate studies at Haverford College, where he earned a degree in biology. He later attended the Brown University School of Medicine, where he obtained his MD degree. Following medical school, Selanikio completed his residency in pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Career

Public Health and Technology

Selanikio began his career in public health as an epidemiologist with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). During his tenure at the CDC, he worked on various projects, including the response to the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami.

In 2003, Selanikio co-founded DataDyne, a social enterprise focused on developing technology solutions for public health. One of DataDyne's most notable products is Magpi, a mobile data collection platform that has been widely used in global health, agriculture, and other sectors. Magpi allows users to collect, analyze, and share data in real-time using mobile devices, significantly improving the efficiency and accuracy of data collection in the field.

Academic and Consulting Work

In addition to his work with DataDyne, Selanikio has held academic positions at several institutions, including Georgetown University and the University of California, San Francisco. He has also served as a consultant for various organizations, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations.

Awards and Recognition

Joel Selanikio has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to public health and technology. These include the Wall Street Journal Technology Innovation Award and the Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship.

Personal Life

Selanikio resides in the United States with his family. He continues to be actively involved in public health and technology innovation.

See Also

• Epidemiology
• Global health
• Mobile data collection
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• World Health Organization