Rana Rahmat

Rana Rahmat is a public health professional with extensive experience in laboratory preparedness, response, and training. Currently serving as a Specialist in the Laboratory Response Network at the Association of Public Health Laboratories since September 2021, Rana supports state and local laboratories in preparedness for biological threats, collaborates with the CDC, and facilitates training programs. Additional roles include serving as a Student Assistant in the Office of Admissions at Boston University School of Public Health and volunteering with the Academic Public Health Volunteer Corps focusing on health equity and COVID-19 initiatives. Rana's prior experience includes a Study Director position at Microbac Laboratories, Inc., where responsibilities encompassed regulatory compliance and study management. Educational credentials include a Master of Public Health in Global Health and Infectious Diseases from Boston University and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Biology from James Madison University.