Syra Madad

Syra Madad serves as the Chief Biopreparedness Officer at NYC Health + Hospitals and Co-Principal Investigator at the Institute for Diseases and Disaster Management, focusing on enhancing infectious disease preparedness and response for healthcare systems worldwide. With extensive experience in special pathogens preparedness, Madad has held significant roles such as Senior Director of the System-wide Special Pathogens Program and Health and Safety Lead for the NYC Test & Trace Corps during the COVID-19 pandemic. As Core Faculty at the National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center and Fellow at prestigious institutions like Harvard University and Johns Hopkins, Madad contributes to improving public health capabilities. Educational credentials include a Doctor of Health Science and a Master of Science in Biotechnology, alongside multiple certifications in emergency response and infection prevention.