2000s

Katherine S. Pollard: Developer of cutting-edge technology to optimize precision medical treatment based on genetics

Katherine S. Pollard PhD is a professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at UCSF, director of the Gladstone Institute of Data…

Alex H. Kral: Reducer of infectious disease and evaluator of innovative programs for people using drugs

"The biggest challenge is figuring out how to best frame public health research and findings in ways that optimize the…

Jerome Adams: Surgeon General who is leading our national fight against the opioid crisis

Jerome M. Adams MD, MPH '00 is an American anesthesiologist and a vice admiral in the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned…

Madhukar Pai: Disease fighter dedicated to eradicating tuberculosis in India and around the world

"Global health requires a long-term commitment and an ability to deal with failures. So, one would need lots of optimism,…

Laura Stachel: Innovative obstetrician who reduces maternal and newborn mortality by illuminating delivery rooms around the world through distribution of Solar Suitcases

"The two weeks I spent at a state hospital in Nigeria watching midwives and doctors struggle to save lives in…

Jennifer Ahern: Unraveler of the ways social and physical environments affect health in our communities

Jennifer Ahern PhD '07, MPH '00 is Associate Dean for Research and Associate Professor of Epidemiology at the UC Berkeley School…

Gan Quan: Saver of lives who wields tobacco control policy in China and around the world to prevent NCDs

"The political system in the country under more and more manipulation by corporate entities. A mechanism of insulation needs to…

Curtis Chan: Practitioner of the public health approach to improving the social and institutional determinants of children’s health and well-being

"Together, we have the power to change the overall dialogue of health and well-being for Americans."   Curtis Chan MD,…