Professor Dr. Lainie Rutkow

Biography

Lainie Rutkow is an Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins University with appointments in both the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Her academic focus lies in the intersection of law and public health, emphasizing the use of legislation, regulation, and litigation to enhance public health outcomes. A trained public health lawyer and researcher, Dr. Rutkow employs both qualitative and quantitative research methods, concentrating on topics such as emergency preparedness, chronic disease prevention, and food policy. Additionally, she explores the interplay of politics and public health, and is actively involved in community and academic partnerships to improve public health practices. As the co-director of the Center for Law and Public's Health and the MPH/JD program, Dr. Rutkow contributes to numerous research centers within the Johns Hopkins institution. Her dedication to public health has been recognized through various accolades, and she has substantial past experience working in legal roles that intersect with health law.

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