Associated Groups & Programs
GCHS Associated Groups & Programs, led by some of our GCHS leadership, scholars, and affiliates, are actively advancing key initiatives to address critical global health challenges. These initiatives include the Infectious Aerosol Research Group, led by Dr. Joshua Santarpia; the Emerging Threats Epidemiology Group, directed by Dr. David Brett-Major; and the Ebola, Emerging Infectious Diseases, and Eye Program, spearheaded by Dr. Steven Yeh. Additional details about these transformative programs are provided below.
Associated Groups & Programs
Infectious Aerosol Research Group - Dr. Joshua Santarpia
The work of the Infectious Aerosol Research Group led by Dr. Joshua Santarpia, GCHS Associate Director of Academic Affair is in the field of aerobiology, the study of airborne microorganisms. This includes biological sensors, building and facility sensing networks, and development of aerosol measurement tools, including work to understand optical and other signatures used to detect biological aerosol. The group applies these tools and methods to characterizing SARS-CoV-2 aerosol in the patient environment, understanding risk of aerosol exposure in laboratory and medical environments, in congregate settings such as airplanes, cruise ships, congregate housing and work environments, and studies of how infectious aerosols change in the environment.
Learn MoreEmerging Threats Epidemiology Group - Dr. David Brett-Major
The Emerging Threats Epidemiology Group (ETEG) led by GCHS Scholar Professor David-Brett Major focuses on epidemiologic aspects of health security risk, oriented towards impact on patient and community centered outcomes. With work streams that range from studies in the field, clinic, or laboratory to policy discernment and risk management, ETEG seeks to consistently generate actionable public health knowledge. The ETEG works with a diverse array of partners and is always looking for new opportunities for collaboration.
Learn MoreEbola, Emerging Infectious Diseases & the Eye - Dr. Steven Yeh
GCHS Scholar Dr. Steven Yeh, the lead clinician for the Ebola, Emerging Infectious Diseases and the Eye: Ophthalmic Surveillance and Vision Health Systems Strengthening program collaborates with U.S. and African eye care providers, infectious disease, public health, immunology and molecular genomics specialists to understand the mechanisms that lead to uveitis and retinal disease conditions in Ebola survivors. Key areas of research include the potential for Ebola virus to persist within the eye and the body’s long-term immune response after Ebola virus infection.
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