Biography
Christopher W. Woods is the Wolfgang Joklik Distinguished Professor of Global Health at Duke University. He holds professorships in Medicine and Pathology, and serves as the Associate Director of the Duke Center for Applied Genomics and Precision Medicine. Dr. Woods is also the Executive Director of the Hubert-Yeargan Center for Global Health and the Chief of Infectious Diseases at the Durham VA Medical Center.Dr. Woods obtained his undergraduate degree from Yale University and his MD from Duke University School of Medicine in 1994. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine (1994-1997) and fellowship in Infectious Diseases (1999-2002) at Duke University Medical Center. Additionally, he received public health training at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.Board-certified in internal medicine, infectious diseases, and medical microbiology, Dr. Woods has a particular interest in emerging infections, epidemiology, and the development of diagnostic technologies. His research has significantly contributed to understanding and combating antimicrobial resistance and bioterrorism threats. He has authored over 230 peer-reviewed articles and is involved in numerous global health projects aimed at improving diagnostic capacity and addressing infectious disease challenges.