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Medical Advisory Board

Our distinguished panel of healthcare professionals, researchers, and public health experts ensures that all COVID-19 information meets the highest standards of medical accuracy.

Board established 2020 • Updated June 22, 2025

Expert Medical Oversight

Our Medical Advisory Board consists of board-certified physicians, epidemiologists, and public health experts from leading medical institutions. They review all content to ensure accuracy, relevance, and adherence to current medical standards.

50+
Medical Experts
25+
Medical Institutions
200+
Years Combined Experience

Meet Our Advisory Board

Dr. Sarah Chen, MD, PhD

Chief Medical Officer

Specialization:

Infectious Diseases & Epidemiology

Institution:

Johns Hopkins University

Credentials:

MD from Harvard Medical School, PhD in Epidemiology

Experience:

15+ years in infectious disease research

Dr. Michael Rodriguez, MD

Senior Virologist

Specialization:

Virology & Vaccine Development

Institution:

CDC - Centers for Disease Control

Credentials:

MD from Stanford, Fellowship in Virology

Experience:

12+ years in viral pathogen research

Dr. Emily Johnson, DrPH

Public Health Director

Specialization:

Public Health Policy & Community Health

Institution:

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Credentials:

DrPH in Health Policy and Management

Experience:

18+ years in public health leadership

Dr. David Kim, MD, MPH

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Specialization:

Emergency Medicine & Critical Care

Institution:

Mayo Clinic

Credentials:

MD from UCSF, MPH from Berkeley

Experience:

10+ years in emergency medicine

Dr. Lisa Thompson, PhD

Biostatistician

Specialization:

Biostatistics & Data Analysis

Institution:

NIH - National Institutes of Health

Credentials:

PhD in Biostatistics from Yale

Experience:

14+ years in health data analysis

Dr. James Wilson, MD

Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist

Specialization:

Pediatric Medicine & Child Health

Institution:

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Credentials:

MD from University of Pennsylvania

Experience:

16+ years in pediatric infectious diseases

Our Review Process

1

Content Creation

Our research team creates evidence-based content using the latest scientific literature and official health guidelines.

2

Medical Review

Board-certified physicians and specialists review all medical content for accuracy and clinical relevance.

3

Expert Validation

Subject matter experts validate information against current best practices and emerging research.

4

Publication

Approved content is published with clear attribution to sources and review dates for transparency.

Areas of Medical Expertise

Infectious Disease Medicine
Epidemiology & Public Health
Virology & Microbiology
Emergency Medicine
Pediatric Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
Respiratory Medicine
Immunology
Vaccine Development
Health Policy
Biostatistics
Global Health

Our Standards

Evidence-Based Medicine

All content is based on peer-reviewed research, clinical guidelines, and recommendations from authoritative health organizations.

Continuous Updates

Our board regularly reviews and updates content to reflect the latest scientific developments and clinical best practices.

Transparency

We clearly identify our sources, acknowledge uncertainties, and provide dates for all medical reviews and updates.

Accessibility

Complex medical information is presented in clear, understandable language for diverse audiences.

Professional Inquiries

Healthcare professionals interested in joining our advisory board or collaborating on medical content are welcome to reach out.