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University of Miami Public Health Policy Lab

Members of the University of Miami Public Health Policy Lab

University of Miami
Public Health Policy Lab

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About Us

The University of Miami Public Health Policy Lab strengthens public health systems globally, with a particular focus on Global South. We combine research, policy analysis, and collaboration to address gaps in global health governance, regional cooperation, and infectious disease response. Our work advances health equity, pandemic preparedness, and more integrated health systems.

What We Do

We generate evidence, convene leaders, and translate research into policy and practice to move from fragmented responses to integrated, accountable systems.

From Fragmentation to Integration

Our work follows an interactive cycle-strands run in parallel and inform each other.

Lab Members

Facts and Figures

Diagnose

How fragmentation undermines preparedness, response, and equity

Design

Governance frameworks, accountability mechanisms, and financing solutions

Translate

Evidence into practice through pilots, partnerships, and policy engagement

Our Work: Three Ongoing Strands

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  • 1. Diagnosing Fragmentation

    We document how and why public health systems break down.

    • Zika Policy in the Americas (2016-2018)
      Access responses to the Zika epidemic, revealing gaps in vector-borne disease preparedness and coordination.
    • Florida COVID-19 Response Project (2022-2024)
      Gathered insights from diverse stakeholders to understand barriers to coordination and trust, resulting in peer-reviewed recommendations.

  • 2. Designing Governance Solutions

    We turn evidence into concrete proposals to strengthen health architecture.

    • Global Public Health Convention & Panel (2020-2021)
      Established an independent coalition of global health leaders and developed ten recommendations published in The Lancet Public Health, featured on WHO website, and referenced in pandemic treaty negotiations.
    • Global Network on Public Health Emergencies (2021-Present)
      A think tank and action network generating evidence and policy proposals to reform global health architecture.
    • Accountability and Financing Work
      Policy pieces highlighting how accountability mechanisms and evil society participation strengthen pandemic governance.

  • 3. Translating Into Practice

    We work with partners to apply and refine solutions in real-world settings.

    • Student Ambassadors for Vaccine Equity (SAVE) (2021-2024)
      Student-led advocacy for vaccine equity in Latin America and the Caribbean.
    • HIV Care Retention Project (2024-Present)
      Develops evidence-based recommendations to improve retention in HIV care through systematic review and stakeholder input.
    • Emerging Challenges Webinar Series (2024-Present)
      Public Conversations on equitable governance of infectious diseases, emerging threats, and post-viral conditions.
    • BRIDGE Project (2024-Present)
      Examines how regional organizations in Latin America, Africa, Southeast Asia, and Eastern Europe can overcome Fragmentation and strengthen healthy security.

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Contact Us

For more information, please contact us at policylab@miami.edu

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