Dr. John Openshaw

Assistant Professor

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Biography

John Openshaw is an infectious disease physician, medical epidemiologist, and public health researcher with a strong background in ecology and political science. He has extensive experience in implementing health-related data collection interventions in high and low resource settings, including dense urban informal settlements and remote rural areas. His academic interests lie in the interplay between environmental changes, health, and pathogens. Openshaw's focus includes the development of innovative techniques to detect, measure, and mitigate the threats posed by infectious diseases. With practical experience in academia, government, and health-related startups, he has worked on various international projects addressing issues such as climate change's impact on health and disease detection for pandemic prevention.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Focus on infectious diseases and global health research.

COVID-19 Clinical Team Lead

— Present

California Department of Public Health • California

Led efforts in the COVID pandemic response.

Courses

EARTHSYS 114 EARTHSYS 214 ESS 213 HUMBIO 114

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.