Steffanie Strathdee

Steffanie Strathdee is a renowned epidemiologist and a global health leader, best known for her groundbreaking work in infectious diseases and phage therapy. She is the Associate Dean of Global Health Sciences and a Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego. Strathdee co-authored the acclaimed book "The Perfect Predator," which chronicles her real-life journey to save her husband’s life using phage therapy. Her research focuses on HIV prevention and the intersection of infectious disease and drug addiction. She is a sought-after speaker, contributing her expertise to various international health organizations, and has published extensively in scientific journals.