John Pitman

John Pitman has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. John worked at Cerus as the Senior Scientific and Medical Affairs Director, where they led post-market surveillance studies and implemented pharmacovigilance studies in European hospitals. Prior to that, they served as the Clinical Strategic Alliance Director and Associate Director Clinical Services at the same company. Their responsibilities included supervising teams, conducting studies, and overseeing product safety.

Before their time at Cerus, John worked at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). John held positions such as Epidemiologist, Regional Coordinator, Health Scientist, and Deputy Director in different countries and regions. Their work involved supervising teams, managing budgets, providing technical advice on blood safety, and collaborating with international organizations.

John also has experience as a Research Epidemiologist at Yale/Connecticut, where they conducted surveillance of tick-borne diseases. Additionally, they worked as a Reporter for Forbes Magazine, focusing on billionaires in the pharmaceutical, retail, mining, and commodities industries. As an Adjunct Professor of Journalism at Quinnipiac University, they taught courses in print journalism and media history.

Early in their career, John worked as a Correspondent and Anchor for Voice of America, covering news in West and Central Africa. John reported on a range of topics, including war, elections, health issues, and sports.

Overall, John Pitman's work experience showcases their expertise in scientific and medical affairs, clinical services, epidemiology, blood safety, journalism, and teaching.

John Pitman completed their education in a chronological order. John obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Blood transfusion epidemiology from the University of Groningen from 2010 to 2015. Prior to that, they attended the Yale School of Public Health from 2002 to 2004 where they earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree with a specialization in Epidemiology. During their time at Yale, they focused on the field of Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases. In 1992 and 1993, John Pitman pursued a Master of Science (MS) degree in Journalism from the Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism. Before that, they completed their undergraduate studies at Skidmore College from 1986 to 1990, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. Their field of study at Skidmore College included Government, French, and English. Lastly, John Pitman acquired a High School Diploma from The Frederick Gunn School in the years 1983 to 1986, although the specific field of study during their high school years is not provided.