Lawrence Gostin — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Distinguished University Professor at Georgetown University Law Center
Faculty Director of the O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law
Director of the World Health Organization Collaborating Center on National and Global Health Law
Served a six-year term on the President's National Cancer Advisory Board, appointed by President Obama
Drafted the Model Emergency Health Powers Act and the "Turning Point" Model State Public Health Act
Works with WHO to draft a Pandemic Treaty and serves on WHO's IHR Review Committee
Holds honorary degrees from Sydney University, Cardiff University, the Royal Society of Public Health, and the State University of New York

Biography

Lawrence O. Gostin is a Distinguished University Professor at Georgetown University, holding the university's highest academic rank. He serves as the Faculty Director of the O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law and is the Founding O'Neill Chair in Global Health Law.