Dr. Jacob Bor

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jacob Bor is an Associate Professor in the Department of Global Health at Boston University School of Public Health. His research focuses on applying analytical tools from economics and data science to population health studies. Dr. Bor's primary research interests include HIV treatment and prevention in Southern Africa and exploring the structural causes of health disparities in the United States. He holds degrees from Harvard University, including a ScD from the Harvard School of Public Health, and has significant experience in working with HIV-prevention non-governmental organizations in Botswana, Lesotho, and South Africa. Currently, he is a faculty affiliate of Boston University’s Global Development Policy Center. In his role, Dr. Bor contributes to interdisciplinary research that integrates public health with economic policies to improve health outcomes. His extensive work in the field includes multiple funded research projects aimed at optimizing HIV response in South Africa and addressing racial disparities in health outcomes.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Boston University School of Public Health • Boston, MA

Conducting research and teaching in the field of Global Health.

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.