Dr. Clea Sarnquist

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Clea Sarnquist is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, specializing in Infectious Diseases at Stanford University. Her work blends applied teaching with research focused on the development, implementation, and evaluation of interventions that tackle issues such as gender-based violence, mental health improvements, and the prevention of HIV infection among adolescents and children. Dr. Sarnquist uses rights-based approaches to address the complex factors contributing to poor health in vulnerable populations. She works globally, with significant efforts in sub-Saharan Africa and collaborates with both governmental and non-governmental organizations. Her contributions to medical education include directing a scholarly concentrations program for pediatric residency and co-directing the global health concentration, emphasizing children’s and women’s health at both graduate and undergraduate levels. With notable academic credentials including a Doctorate in Public Health from UC Berkeley, her longstanding affiliation with esteemed professional organizations positions her at the forefront of public health discourse.

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