Dr. Stephen Morse

Biography

Stephen S. Morse is a Professor of Epidemiology at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. His research interests concentrate on epidemiology, risk assessment, and infectious diseases, particularly emerging infections such as influenza. He has played a significant role in enhancing disease early warning systems. In 2000, he returned to Columbia after four years as a program manager for Biodefense at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) within the Department of Defense, where he co-directed the Pathogen Countermeasures program and later directed the Advanced Diagnostics program. Morse previously served as an assistant professor in Virology at the Rockefeller University and remains an adjunct faculty member there. He authored the book 'Emerging Viruses,' which was selected as one of the '100 Top Science Books of the 20th Century' by 'American Scientist.' Morse has chaired and organized several conferences addressing emerging viruses and has contributed significantly to committees focused on microbial threats to health. His work extends internationally in improving public health preparedness and response to infectious diseases. He is a founding chair of ProMED, an international program monitoring emerging diseases and has been involved with multiple advisory committees in health and safety.

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