Thread by @joshmich

To those new here or just following me,

I’m an infectious disease epidemiologist by training @JohnsHopkinsSPH with an interest and additional education in #vaccine science and disease modeling.

Before @KFF, I worked as an epidemiologist @HopkinsMedicine & @BMore_Healthy, first in #STD / #HIV prevention, then acute communicable diseases and #publichealth preparedness (after 9/11 and the 2001 anthrax mailings).

My PhD @SAISHopkins focused on international cooperation on emerging infectious disease surveillance, reporting, and response. I examined in detail the cases of #HIV/AIDS, drug-resistant #TB, #SARS, and pandemic #flu.

Then, as an epidemiologist @DeptofDefense I assessed infectious disease risk for the US military, everything from pandemic #influenza, to #malaria and #dengue, to #Ebola and leishmaniasis.

In 2010, I joined @KFF (no connection to Kaiser Permanente) #globalhealth team, with a focus on the U.S. government role. We often look at science and policy around outbreaks (like #Ebola, #Zika, and now #COVID19).

[follow my wonderful @KFF expert colleagues for global health and coronavirus insights: @jenkatesdc & @KellieMossGH]

Since 2009, I have also taught (co-taught for the last few years) graduate courses @SAISHopkins, including a course on public health and development, and another on global health policy.

So hello to new followers! Watch this space for more on #COVID19 #coronavirus and other global health analysis. Ask me anything.