Dr. Moise Desvarieux

Associate Professor

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Biography

Moise Desvarieux is an Associate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. With over 25 years of experience, he is a multi-morbidity epidemiologist specializing in chronic infectious diseases. His career began at the Cornell University Infectious Diseases Research Unit in Haiti, primarily focusing on HIV and tuberculosis. At Columbia, he has served as a co-Principal Investigator on a CDC-funded grant evaluating the initiation of directly observed therapy for tuberculosis in cities with populations of 100,000. His research also includes contributions to the NIH-funded INVEST cohort, which investigates the link between periodontal microbiota and cardiovascular disease risk. Desvarieux is dedicated to advancing public health through real-world evidence and has led significant international studies. He co-directs the Columbia-INSERM International Associated Laboratory, focusing on chronic disease methodologies and long COVID. Through his work, he engages diverse collaborative groups to address important public health questions.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health • New York, NY

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Epidemiology, focusing on chronic infectious diseases.

Awards

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Chair Excellence

2005-01-01
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Leadership Research Award

2005-01-01
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Nominated

2000-01-01

Requirements for Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution One semester of college-level mathematics (Algebra or above) One semester of introductory Biology Evidence of quantitative and analytical ability
Application Checklist
  • SOPHAS Online Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • Personal Statement (500-1000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Quantitative & Analytical Assessment
Specialization Notes

Master of Public Health (MPH) and Master of Science (MS) options available. GRE is optional for Fall 2026.