Epidemic Investigation: Data Analysis for Public Health.

Dr. Melissa A. Marx is an EIS-trained epidemiologist and Assistant Professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, where she evaluates global maternal and child health, as well as infectious disease programs worldwide. With experience in academic, CDC, and health department roles, Dr. Marx has led preparedness, response, and research efforts for various diseases, including HIV, Ebola, H1N1 influenza, SARS, zoonotic diseases, food-borne illnesses, typhoid, Hepatitis B and C, STIs, and drug-resistant organisms like MRSA. Her training programs have enhanced the capacity to analyze and use routine data for program improvement, resulting in better health outcomes and more effective programs.

Heather Saunders is a dedicated and experienced registered nurse with a master’s degree in public health and a certification in infection control. Passionate about the prevention and control of infectious diseases, she employs innovative and strategic leadership methods to achieve program goals. Heather’s interest in population health and infection control began during a short-term assignment in Nairobi, Kenya, where she worked to improve maternal and child health and prevent infectious diseases. After spending the first six years of her nursing career in busy emergency departments, she transitioned to the role of Infection Control Epidemiologist at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Following the completion of her master’s degree, Heather became the infection prevention and control nurse consultant for the State of Maryland, supporting healthcare facilities in their response to the COVID pandemic. She later returned to Johns Hopkins in the division of Infectious Diseases as the Research Nurse Program Manager, continuing her efforts to enhance population health and infection control. Heather is also the owner and primary consultant at Broad Street Prevention, where she provides infection prevention and control services for businesses and healthcare settings.