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Thomas Briese is an Associate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University. He specializes in molecular epidemiology and the investigation of emerging viral diseases, focusing on virus-host cell interactions and innovative diagnostic methods. His research has made significant contributions to understanding the involvement of infectious agents in chronic neuropsychiatric disorders, evidenced by his work on the Borna disease virus, which is associated with mental health conditions. Briese has been pivotal in identifying the flavivirus responsible for the 1999 New York City encephalitis epidemic and played an active role during the SARS epidemic in 2003, collaborating with research institutions in Beijing. He is also involved in multi-center birth cohort studies using molecular techniques to assess the role of infections in disorders such as autism and schizophrenia. He has received recognition for his achievements, including the Albertson Young Investigator Award from the National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression.
Department of Anthropology (GSAS)