Syra Madad Speaking Fee: $10,000 to $20,000
Speaking Fee:
$10,000 to $20,000
Travels From:
ISP - Islip, NY
Travels From:
ISP - Islip, NY
Primary Topic Category:
Healthcare
Primary Topic Category:
Healthcare
Secondary Topic Category:
Science (STEM / STEAM)
Secondary Topic Category:
Science (STEM / STEAM)
Syra Madad Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Dr. Syra Madad is Senior Director, System-wide Special Pathogens Program at New York City Health + Hospitals, the nation’s largest municipal healthcare delivery system overseeing special pathogen preparedness and response efforts across the enterprise. She is Co-Principal Investigator of NYC Health + Hospitals Institute of Diseases and Disaster Management and Health & Safety Lead of the Enhanced Special Investigations Unit of NYC Test & Trace Corp.
Dr. Syra Madad is a highly respected public health leader and epidemiologist specializing in infectious disease preparedness and response. Currently serving as the Chief Biopreparedness Officer for NYC Health + Hospitals, Dr. Madad oversees the special pathogens team, focusing on preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery efforts against biological threats. In her role, she develops comprehensive strategies to enhance the healthcare system's readiness against emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. Additionally, she is involved in educating and training healthcare workers to ensure proficiency in handling biological emergencies.
Dr. Madad's extensive experience includes serving as the Senior Director of the System-wide Special Pathogens Program at NYC Health + Hospitals. She is also a core faculty member at the National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center and an affiliate faculty at the Center for Emerging Infectious Disease Policy & Research at Boston University. Her contributions to the field have been recognized internationally, and she holds advisory positions with the National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity and the World Health Organization.
Throughout her career, Dr. Madad has been an influential voice in public health, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. She has actively written and spoken about health tips for the public and frontline health providers, organized COVID-19 seminar series, and provided strategic guidance on pandemic preparedness. Her work emphasizes the importance of proactive measures, robust response protocols, and ongoing education to safeguard public health.
Dr. Madad's commitment to public health is further demonstrated through her involvement with the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs as a fellow. Her research and advisory roles focus on the responsible use of life sciences and dual-use research, aiming to balance scientific innovation with safety and ethical considerations. With a background in emergency management and infectious disease epidemiology, Dr. Madad continues to play a pivotal role in advancing global health security.
Dr. Madad is married to Ali Madad, a graphic designer and creative director, and they have three children. They reside on Long Island, where she balances her demanding professional responsibilities with her personal life.