Dr. Natasha Hochberg

Associate Professor

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Biography

Natasha Hochberg, MD, MPH is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine (Section Infectious Diseases) at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. Her research specializes in infectious diseases, focusing particularly on tropical diseases such as malaria and Chagas disease. Natasha has significant experience working with immigrant populations and has conducted studies around the impact of malnutrition on the immune response in tuberculosis. She has served as the principal investigator for various projects, including the TB LION study in India, which evaluates the interactions between malnutrition and tuberculosis. In addition to her research, she has been a co-director of the travel clinic at Boston Medical Center and actively participates in American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. Natasha enjoys mentoring students and fellows in research, frequently guiding them through literature reviews and independent projects. She taught courses on Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Outbreak Investigations at the Boston University School of Public Health.

Research Interests

Experience

Volunteer Associate Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine • Boston, MA

Engaged in teaching and research related to infectious diseases and public health.

Director, Global Health Translational Medicine

2015-01-01 — 2019-12-31

Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research • Boston, MA

Oversaw research projects focused on global health issues.

Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer

2009-01-01 — 2011-12-31

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • Atlanta, GA

Worked on international projects addressing malaria and other tropical diseases.

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
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