Dr. Ahsan Ahmad

Biography

Ahsan Ahmad is the Scientific Manager at the Yale Center for Infection Immunity (YCII) at the Yale School of Medicine, where he supports a collaborative research network that integrates clinical, epidemiological, and interventional initiatives with expertise in immunology, virology, microbiology, genetics, and computational sciences. His work aims to advance vaccines, diagnostics, and treatments for autoimmune and infectious diseases. In his previous role as a Research Associate in the Department of Medicine at Yale, he led major epidemiological studies, including the NIH/NIDA R01 grant focused on addiction and infectious diseases within the Malaysian criminal justice system. Concurrently, he was a Programme Director for the All-Party Parliamentary Group Malaysia on Prison Reform, where he oversaw significant research projects and collaborated with influential stakeholders to advance health policy reforms. Ahsan is also a Masters candidate in Public Health at Yale, focusing on epidemiology and health policy. He has a strong affiliation with the Solomon Center for Health Law and Policy at Yale Law School, indicating his commitment to driving public health improvements. His diverse experience is reflected in his research interests in various fields including COVID-19, epidemiology methods, global health, and health equity.

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