

Justin Lessler, PhD

Justin Lessler, PhD
Justin Lessler is a professor in the Department of Epidemiology researching the dynamics and control of infectious disease, with particular interest in SARS-CoV-2, influenza, cholera and dengue. Justin works on the development and application of statistics, dynamic models and novel study designs to better understand and control infectious disease. In particular, he is interested in creating synergies between infection control practice, data collection and infectious disease dynamics.
Education
PhD, Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 2008
MHS, Biostatistics, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 2008
MS, Computer Science, Stanford University, 2003
BS, Mathematical Sciences, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1996