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Athira Anand

@athiraanand

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I advance global health programmes through research, policy, and coordination.

Switzerland

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to contribute to global health research, policy, and programme implementation roles where I can apply evidence synthesis, data analysis, technical writing, and cross-country coordination to improve health outcomes.

I've supported global health programming at the International Organization for Migration, analyzing 100+ migration-health projects, leading 20+ interviews with project managers, and developing a project catalogue aligned with the IOM Strategic Plan 2024–2028. I also contributed to tuberculosis operational guidance, programme monitoring, funding analysis, and cross-regional coordination between headquarters and field offices.

Currently, I conduct infectious-disease policy research at ID Alliance and contribute to technical briefs, reports, and publication-ready research. With an MD and an MSc in Global Health, I bring experience in evidence synthesis, qualitative and quantitative analysis, scientific writing, stakeholder engagement, and humanitarian health response.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Policy Associate Intern

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Infectious Disease Alliance

Jul 2026 - Present (2 months)

Conducts public health policy research and contributes to the development and review of briefs, reports, and technical materials on infectious disease priorities. Also contributes to the review and revision of a research paper for publication.

Public Health Policy Research Data Analysis

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Geneva

Master of Science, Global Health

2023 - 2025

Grade: 5.47/6.00

Activities and societies: -

Master of Science in Global Health from the University of Geneva, completed in June 2025 with a GPA of 5.47/6.00. Thesis on depression and PTSD among adult refugees and asylum seekers in Europe.

University of Szeged Albert Szent-Györgyi Medical School

Doctor of Medicine, Medicine

2020 - 2023

Activities and societies: Head of Outreach and Integration Committee, Research Work

Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the Albert Szent-Györgyi Medical School, University of Szeged, completed in June 2023. Thesis on COVID-19 and Internet Gaming Disorder in East Asian countries among young people.

Tsinghua University

Summer School, Public Health

Participated in the Global Summer School at the Vanke School of Public Health, Tsinghua University, focusing on advancing global health in a changing world.