Pediatric HIV Nursing for Healthcare Professionals

Dr. Susan Michaels-Strasser stands as a prominent figure in global public health with over 25 years of dedicated service in nursing and public health leadership. As Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at Columbia University Medical Center and senior implementation director at ICAP, she guides crucial public health programs worldwide. Her academic credentials include an MPH and MSc in nursing from Yale University and a PhD in public health from the University of Cape Town, establishing her as a distinguished scholar in the field. Her expertise spans pediatric care and support, nurse training, and point-of-care diagnostics, with significant contributions to healthcare systems throughout Southern Africa. As Principal Investigator for a HRSA-funded multicountry initiative, she works tirelessly to strengthen nursing's role in HIV care and treatment. Her professional affiliations include membership in the prestigious Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society for Nurses, the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, and Fellowship in the American Academy of Nursing. Dr. Strasser's impact extends beyond traditional healthcare boundaries, as she leads initiatives to develop, implement, and evaluate global public health programs, particularly focusing on improving care delivery systems in resource-limited settings. Her work has been instrumental in advancing nursing education and practice standards across multiple countries, making her a respected voice in international public health and nursing education.

ICAP at Columbia University stands as a premier global health organization that has been revolutionizing healthcare delivery and systems since 2003. Under the visionary leadership of founder Dr. Wafaa El-Sadr, the Dr. Mathilde Krim-amfAR Professor of Global Health, ICAP has grown into a powerful force for health transformation, operating in more than 40 countries worldwide. The organization manages over 200 projects globally, focusing on critical health challenges from HIV/AIDS to COVID-19, tuberculosis, malaria, and non-communicable diseases. With a robust team of more than 1,000 professionals, including physicians, nurses, researchers, and technical advisors, ICAP implements innovative solutions through a comprehensive approach that combines service delivery, research, training, and impact measurement. The organization's success is evident in its reach, having helped over 2.5 million people access HIV care alone. ICAP's work spans the entire healthcare ecosystem, from direct patient care to health system strengthening, working collaboratively with local communities, healthcare providers, and government officials to ensure sustainable, quality healthcare delivery. Through its pioneering programs and evidence-based solutions, ICAP continues to transform the health landscape in resource-limited settings, making quality healthcare accessible to populations worldwide.