Dr. Neima Briggs

Instructor

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Biography

Neima Briggs, MD, PhD, is a physician-scientist specializing in infectious diseases at Yale School of Medicine. Her research focuses on immune responses to parasitic infections and the development of novel diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines. Briggs leads collaborations with institutions including Baylor College of Medicine and the National Autonomous University of Honduras, contributing to advancements in global health. She completed her MD/PhD through the Medical Scientist Training Program at UTHealth Houston and has undergone extensive residency and fellowship training at Yale. As a founding member of Yale's Travel Tropical Medicine Clinic, she provides pre-travel consultations and care, addressing tropical infections. Briggs has received several prestigious awards, including recognition as a Fulbright Scholar and distinctions from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund and ASTMH. Her commitment to research and clinical excellence is evident in her service as a reviewer for multiple medical journals and her involvement with professional organizations.

Research Interests

Experience

Instructor

— Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Clinical instructor specializing in infectious diseases.

Awards

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Fulbright Scholar

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Wit Family Distinguished Scholar in Inflammation Science

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Yale Physician-Scientist Development Award

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.