Adam Roth

Adam Roth has a diverse work experience in the field of public health and epidemiology. Adam is currently the Head of the Fellowship Programme at the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), a position they have held since May 2020. Prior to that, they worked at Folkhälsomyndigheten where they held several roles, including Head of Unit for Vaccination Programs and Head of the Unit for Preparedness and Crisis Management. Adam also worked as a Medical Doctor and epidemiologist, specializing in Clinical Microbiology, at the same organization.

Before joining Folkhälsomyndigheten, Adam Roth worked as the Team Leader Surveillance and Operational Research (Epidemiologist) at the Secretariat of the Pacific Community, where they supported public health surveillance in 22 Pacific island countries and independent states. Adam also led the development of the public health operational research agenda and implemented field epidemiology training programs.

Adam Roth started their career at Skånes universitetssjukhus (Skåne University Hospital) as a Specialist in Clinical Microbiology. Adam also worked as an MD, PhD and conducted research at the hospital. Prior to that, they completed their PhD at Statens Serum Institut and was a PhD student at the University of Copenhagen. Adam also had internships at Region Skåne and the World Health Organization.

Overall, Adam Roth's work experience showcases their expertise in public health, epidemiology, and clinical microbiology, as well as their experience in leading and managing teams, implementing training programs, and conducting research.

Adam Roth obtained a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Lund University between 1993 and 1999. Following that, they pursued their PhD in Epidemiology at Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen from 2000 to 2004.