“The Future of Public Health: A Conversation with Rochelle Walensky, MD, and William Powderly, MD”

This event is presented in service of Public Health at WashU and supported by Arts & Sciences and the Institute for Public Health at Washington University in St. Louis.

Throughout their careers, Rochelle Walensky, MD, and William Powderly, MD, have contributed meaningful research on HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases. There are numerous parallels in their careers – from teaching to research to leading public health institutions and associations. At the intersection of their work is a fundamental commitment to creating public health practice and policy that provides equitable access to care.

Rochelle Walensky is honored to share her perspective on the future of public health, the most pressing public health issues facing us today, and the transdisciplinary approach in higher education, scientific research, and community engagement that will be needed to guide our public health nationally and globally. 

In the fall of 2024, WashU’s college of Arts & Sciences will launch a minor and a major in Public Health and Society. At a time of a rapidly shifting public health landscape, WashU students, faculty, researchers, health practitioners, and the general public have a rare opportunity to hear from these renown leaders about the future challenges facing the public health community, and the opportunities we have to address them.

For inquiries contact Emily Hickner.