Dr. Sydney Rosen

Biography

Sydney Rosen is a Research Professor at Boston University School of Public Health, focusing on global health issues, particularly the economic implications of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Africa. He co-directs the Health Economics and Epidemiology Research Office (HE2RO) at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. With a background in policy analysis and applied economics, his research emphasizes outcomes, costs, and cost-effectiveness of HIV/TB care interventions. He has served as principal investigator on numerous studies funded by USAID, NIH, and various foundations, addressing critical issues in HIV care delivery across several African nations including Zambia, Malawi, and Kenya. Rosen has authored significant policy reviews on topics such as rationing antiretroviral therapy and enhancing the retention of patients in HIV treatment programs. His ongoing projects involve various collaborative efforts aimed at evaluating and innovating service delivery models for HIV care in high-burden regions. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Harvard University and a Master of Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School. In addition, he is recognized for his contributions to the field through awards and competitive grants that facilitate impactful research in health economics and epidemiology.

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