Dr. Patricia Hibberd

Professor

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Biography

Patricia L. Hibberd is a Chair Professor at Boston University, specializing in Global Health at the Boston University School of Public Health and in Infectious Diseases at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. She holds an MD from Harvard Medical School and a PhD in Epidemiology from the University of Leicester. Dr. Hibberd has significant experience as a practicing infectious disease consultant and has led numerous clinical translational research initiatives aimed at reducing childhood pneumonia, neonatal sepsis, and diarrhea—key contributors to child mortality worldwide. Her research has garnered funding from organizations like the NIH and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, addressing public health challenges in diverse contexts including India and Malawi. Dr. Hibberd is dedicated to mentorship, fostering new generations of global health leaders, and has published over 300 academic articles. Her leadership roles in clinical research and global health initiatives include serving on boards such as the Data Safety Monitoring Board of CDC's STRIVE Trial, which is focused on testing vaccines against Ebola in Sierra Leone.

Research Interests

Experience

Chair Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

Boston University School of Public Health • Boston, MA

Serve as chair and lead in the field of Global Health.

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

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

Teach and conduct research in Infectious Diseases and Pediatrics.

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
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.