Dr. Mark Jit

Professor

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Biography

Mark Jit is the inaugural chair and a professor in the Department of Global and Environmental Health at New York University. He has previously led the Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology & Dynamics at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and co-directed the Global Health Economics Centre. His research centers on epidemiological economic modeling of vaccines to support evidence-based public health decision-making, with published works addressing a range of vaccine-preventable diseases, including COVID-19, measles, and influenza. His contributions have significantly influenced immunization policies in multiple countries and he actively organizes and contributes to professional courses on vaccine modeling and decision science. Jit received his BSc and PhD in Mathematics from University College London and an MPH from King’s College London, highlighting his specialization in mathematical biology. He is recognized as a Highly Cited Researcher and a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences.

Research Interests

Experience

Chair Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

New York University • New York, NY

Inaugural Chair in the Department of Global and Environmental Health.

Co-director

2015-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Global Health Economics Centre, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine •

Led research initiatives on health economics.

Head

2015-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology & Dynamics, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine •

Directed research and educational programs.

Awards

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Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher

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Fellow

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Training Fund Award

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Andrew Rosen Prize

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Institute of Mathematics and its Applications Award

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Departmental Research Studentship

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Student Union Commendation

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Fillon Prize

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Pathfinder Award

Requirements for New York University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
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Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.