Rate Professor Donald Burke

Academic Profile

Academic Background: MD, Harvard Medical School, 1974.

Research Interests: Epidemiology, infectious disease dynamics, global health policy.

Appointments: Distinguished University Professor of Health Science and Policy, University of Pittsburgh (2011–present); Dean Emeritus, Graduate School of Public Health.

Awards: Member, National Academy of Medicine; Distinguished Service Medal, U.S. Public Health Service.

Publications:

• Over 200 peer-reviewed articles in journals such as The Lancet and Science.
• Key works on HIV/AIDS and emerging infectious diseases.

Additional Contributions: Leadership in global health initiatives; advisor to WHO and CDC.