Dr. C Horsburgh

Professor

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Biography

C. Robert Horsburgh Jr, MD, is a professor at Boston University’s School of Public Health, specializing in epidemiology and public health medicine with 30 years of experience. He holds an MD from Case Western Reserve University, an MS from Yale University, and an AB from Princeton University. His teaching areas include Epidemiology, focusing on AIDS and Tuberculosis Vaccine Epidemiology. He conducts extensive research on tuberculosis and opportunistic infections associated with AIDS, with current projects in Brazil, India, South Africa, Tanzania, Vietnam, and the Philippines. He is a board member of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease and serves as the chairman of the Steering Committee for RESIST-TB, an international initiative aimed at improving treatment for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). His work informs public health policy and advances clinical practices, particularly in the context of tuberculosis treatment and prevention.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Boston University School of Public Health • Boston, MA

Teaching courses and conducting research in public health, epidemiology, and infectious diseases.

Awards

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Lifetime Achievement Award

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Faculty Career Award Research Scholarship

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Excellence in Public Health Impact Award

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Teaching Award

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Teaching Award

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PHS Commendation Medal

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.