Anne Rimoin

Dr. Anne W. Rimoin is Professor of Epidemiology at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, holder of the Gordon–Levin Endowed Chair in Infectious Diseases and Public Health, and Director of the UCLA FSPH Center for Global Health Security. An internationally recognized epidemiologist, she is known for her leadership in emerging infectious diseases, global health security, and One Health research at the intersection of human, animal, and environmental health. Through her research, training, and public engagement, she works to help protect communities in Los Angeles and around the world from evolving health threats.

For more than two decades, Dr. Rimoin has led groundbreaking research and capacity-building efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where she established the UCLA–DRC Health Research and Training Program  in partnership with the Kinshasa School of Public Health and the National Institute of Biomedical Research. This enduring collaboration has produced foundational insights into the epidemiology of Mpox in the post-smallpox era, immunity among Ebola survivors, and the durability of Ebola vaccine responses in frontline workers. Her ongoing work also addresses vaccine-preventable diseases in children, immunization uptake among healthcare and frontline workers, and zoonotic spillover risks in both urban and rural settings.

In the United States, Dr. Rimoin leads research on Mpox vaccine effectiveness in high-risk populations in Los Angeles and studies risk perception, vaccine attitudes, and adoption of mitigation strategies among healthcare workers, first responders, and veterinary professionals. Across her broader portfolio, she investigates high-consequence zoonotic threats including avian influenza, Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, and Nipah virus, working with collaborators in the United States, Africa, Europe, and beyond to strengthen surveillance, preparedness, and response.

Dr. Rimoin is widely recognized not only for the scientific rigor of her work, but also for her ability to translate complex public health issues for broad audiences. A trusted expert during major outbreaks and other emerging disease threats, she is a frequent voice in national and international media, with appearances on CNN, MSNBC, BBC, NPR, and KTLA, and in major print outlets including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and the Los Angeles Times. Through her scholarship, public communication, and institutional leadership, she helps shape how communities, policymakers, and global health leaders understand and respond to emerging threats.

Dr. Rimoin received her BA from Middlebury College, MPH from UCLA, and PhD from Johns Hopkins University. She began her career in global health as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Benin, West Africa. Her contributions to research, training, and public health leadership have been recognized with numerous honors, including the Society for Epidemiologic Research Roger Detels Infectious Disease Award, the Middlebury Alumni Achievement Award, the Johns Hopkins Global Achievement Award, and election as a Fellow of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.