John T. Monahan
School of Medicine
John T. Monahan is a professor in the Department of Medicine, a senior advisor for global health to President John J. DeGioia, a senior fellow at the McCourt School of Public Policy, and a senior scholar at the O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law at Georgetown Law. He previously served as interim dean of the School of Nursing & Health Studies. He is a member of the faculty committees for the Global Health Initiative and the Collaborative on Global Children's Issues.
July 31, 2024
News: Global Health Student Fellows Program: Preparing the Next Generation of Global Health Leaders
The Global Health Student Fellows (GHSF) program, sponsored by the Georgetown University Global Health Institute (GUGHI), brings talented students and faculty members from across the university to work together on global health projects.
July 31, 2024
News: Global Health Student Fellows Program: Preparing the Next Generation of Global Health Leaders
The Global Health Student Fellows (GHSF) program, sponsored by the Georgetown University Global Health Institute (GUGHI), brings talented students and faculty members from across the university to work together on global health projects.
November 11, 2022
News: Q&A With Global Health Institute Founders on Engagement Opportunities, New Experts, and Georgetown’s Competitive Advantage
John Monahan (C’83, L’87) and Sheila McMullan (G’99, L’08) discuss their university-wide efforts to bring together faculty and students working in global health through research, convenings and real-world solutions.
September 27, 2021
News: John Monahan Appointed Interim Dean of School of Nursing & Health Studies
The Global Health Initiative's John Monahan (C’83, L’87) has been appointed as the interim dean of the School of Nursing & Health Studies (NHS). His experience includes an influential career working at NGOs and within the government, as well as…
December 15, 2020
News: Recommendations for the Biden Administration on Global Health Security
John Monahan, senior advisor for global health to Georgetown President John J. DeGioia, is a signatory on a new Pandemic Action Network paper offering recommendations to the incoming Biden-Harris administration to address COVID-19 and make the world…
December 8, 2020
News: A New Roadmap for Supporting American Families
On the O'Neill Institute blog John T. Monahan argues that it is time to think more systematically about building a more resilient social safety net that lays the foundation for the kinds of supports American families need to thrive in a…
September 15, 2020
News: Joining COVAX Could Save American Lives
Georgetown scholars Eric A. Friedman, Lawrence O. Gostin, Matthew M. Kavanagh, and John T. Monahan recently co-authored a Foreign Policy article assessing President Trump's decision not to participate in a vaccine partnership that would ensure…
July 23, 2020
News: Georgetown Hosts Webinar with Dr. Anthony Fauci
On July 14, 2020 GHI co-hosted a webinar with Dr. Fauci for an update on the COVID-19 pandemic, a consideration of its implications for public policy, and a candid conversation on the unique risks and responsibilities young people have in mitigating…
June 29, 2021
Walk and Talk with a Global Health Professor: John Monahan Event
During this walk with John Monahan, he discussed global health diplomacy and shared his thoughts on whether we need a new pandemic treaty.
April 20, 2021
The Future of Global Public Health Event
A long-time advocate and leader for global health and development, Natasha Bilimoria was appointed to serve in a senior leadership role at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) under the Biden administration. Bilimoria discussed…
April 13, 2021
The Intersection of Global Health and Humanitarianism Event
COVID has revealed complex and under-appreciated linkages between pandemic responses and humanitarian interventions. Reflecting on her years of experience in the fields of global public health, humanitarian relief, and international women’s issues…
March 9, 2021
Coronavirus Vaccine Rollout and Paths Forward Event
As the coronavirus vaccine rollout is rapidly underway, many questions still remain regarding who should first receive it, its efficacy against new strains of the virus, and domestic and global cooperation in its creation and distribution. Dr. Peggy…
February 23, 2021
Lessons from the HIV/AIDS Pandemic and COVID-19 Event
The COVID-19 response recalls lessons from prior infectious disease outbreaks, such as the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Dr. Eric Goosby, an internationally recognized infectious disease expert who served in the Clinton and Obama administrations leading…
July 28, 2020
COVID-19 in Latin America: Local Innovations and Solutions to Combat the Pandemic Event
In this discussion experts, development practitioners, and social entrepreneurs considered local innovations to combat the coronavirus pandemic in the Latin America and the Caribbean region, including telemedicine in Jamaica (MDLink), an app for…
July 14, 2020
A Conversation with Anthony Fauci Event
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health and a member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, joined Georgetown students for an update on the COVID-19 pandemic, a…
February 11, 2020
Measuring Global Health Impact Event
New diseases that threaten the lives of millions of people across the globe are constantly emerging. Concurrently, socioeconomic inequities result in disproportionate disease outcomes and unjust medical treatments among millions more. Inadequate…
February 4, 2020
The Road to Universal Health Coverage Event
The road to universal health coverage is an increasingly important topic and frequently debated in both domestic and international policy. NGOs and the private sector have an important role in achieving universal health coverage and broader global…
January 28, 2020
Global Health Diplomacy and Partnerships for Health Event
Societies today exist in a world of unprecedented mobility and interconnectivity. Yet, increasingly globalized travel and trade also confer significant public health risks at both the domestic and international levels through the potential…
January 21, 2020
Ensuring Women’s Rights to Reproductive Health Event
In recent decades, the U.S. global health agenda has led to progress across a spectrum of global health issues, including maternal and reproductive health. A key challenge which the global health community now faces is adapting to the United States’…
March 26, 2019
Extending the Net of Protection: One Man’s Tireless Effort to Strategically Combat Malaria Event
For many years, the global fight against malaria advanced little due to poor coordination and inefficient funding. However, significant progress has been achieved in recent years and the global rate of malaria has dropped nearly 60 percent, saving an…
March 19, 2019
Combating Epidemics in a New Global Health Landscape Event
The UN’s goal of eliminating AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 positions the global health community at a pivotal moment, riding the successes of antiretroviral treatments and combating the remaining gaps in care. Dr. Mark Dybul discussed what…
February 26, 2019
Ending Childhood Violence to Ensure Healthy Futures Event
Violence remains a persistent problem for youth in developing countries. Lasting effects associated with violence during childhood include poor mental health, unintended pregnancy, and increased risks of sexually transmitted diseases. Few incidents…
February 19, 2019
Global Health Security in Conflict and Crisis Event
A current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is threatening dense urban areas as it spreads. The global response to this outbreak has been complicated by regional political instability and violence, delaying international action…
February 12, 2019
Strengthening Global Health Through U.S. Investments Event
U.S. investments in global health have achieved profound success in the last decade. These investments have furthered efforts to fight infectious diseases like malaria and tuberculosis, combat HIV and AIDS, and support maternal and child health. In…
February 5, 2019
What’s Next? Preparing for Future Pandemics Event
In the last ten years, the world has faced numerous pandemics, including Ebola, Zika, and Chikungunya. Meanwhile, scientists and policymakers continue to work against persistent infectious diseases like HIV and Tuberculosis. With globalization ever…
Global Health Student Fellows Program: Preparing the Next Generation of Global Health Leaders Feature
In addition to working with faculty on research projects, student fellows participate in global health-related events and network with one another and scholars in the global health field. Past fellows have pursued projects in areas ranging from…
Georgetown Launches Global Health Initiative to Advance Research, Solutions Feature
A new university-wide Global Health Initiative designed to advance research, teaching, and solutions on pressing global health issues launched this week with a forum that included more than 50 faculty members.
April 23, 2020
COVID-19: A Global Pandemic Demands a Global Response Publication
Top global health experts lay out a global response to the COVID-19 pandemic in a white paper released on April 23, 2020. Several members of the Global Health Initiative faculty committee are principal or contributing authors.
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The Georgetown Global Health Institute serves as a university-wide platform for supporting research, teaching, and service in global health and for developing concrete solutions to the health challenges facing families and communities throughout the…
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A Conversation with Dr. Anthony Fauci Video
Dr. Anthony Fauci, a physician, leading immunologist and infectious disease researcher, and advisor to seven U.S. presidents, most recently served as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes…
A Conversation with Ashish Jha, Former White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Video
Ashish Jha is an accomplished and practicing physician as well as global leader driving public health research, policy, and practice. In March 2022, he was appointed as the White House COVID-19 response coordinator by U.S. President Joe Biden. From…
Housing and Health: A Conversation with Patricia Mullahy Fugere Video
Patricia Mullahy Fugere (C’81, L’84) co-founded the Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless, an organization that provides pro bono civil legal assistance to families and individuals experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity in Washington…
Global Health Diplomacy: A Conversation with Ambassador Jimmy Kolker Video
Ambassador Jimmy Kolker has had a long and distinguished career as a global health diplomat, including high-level positions at the U.S. State Department, Department of Health and Human Services, and UNICEF. Ambassador Kolker will share lessons from…
The Global Health Institute at Georgetown University Video
The Georgetown Global Health Institute serves as a university-wide platform for supporting research, teaching, and service in global health and for developing concrete solutions to the health challenges facing families and communities throughout the…
The Path to Health Security and Economic Recovery in a Multi-crisis World Video
The COVID-19 crisis has shed light on our need to think differently about how we address the world’s health and socioeconomic challenges. Despite efforts by governments and multilateral groups to counterbalance COVID-19’s impact, health systems…
The Future of Global Public Health Video
A long-time advocate and leader for global health and development, Natasha Bilimoria was appointed to serve in a senior leadership role at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) under the Biden administration. Bilimoria will discuss…
Coronavirus Vaccine Rollout and Paths Forward Video
As the coronavirus vaccine rollout is rapidly underway, many questions still remain regarding who should first receive it, its efficacy against new strains of the virus, and domestic and global cooperation in its creation and distribution. Dr. Peggy…
Lessons from the HIV/AIDS Pandemic and COVID-19 Video
The COVID-19 response recalls lessons from prior infectious disease outbreaks, such as the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Dr. Eric Goosby, an internationally recognized infectious disease expert who served in the Clinton and Obama administrations leading…
Managing COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Video
The extraordinary challenge of COVID-19 has been met by extraordinary efforts to develop a vaccine to halt the pandemic's spread. Dr. Bruce Gellin, president of global immunization at the Sabin Vaccine Institute, joined the class for a conversation…
A Conversation with Anthony Fauci Video
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health and a member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, will join Georgetown students for an update on the COVID-19…
COVID-19 Ask & Answer: John Monahan on the Importance of WHO Video
John Monahan, senior advisor for global health to the president of Georgetown University and director of the Office of Global Affairs, Health and Human Services Administration during the H1N1 pandemic in 2009-2010, explains why the World Health…
The Coronavirus Outbreak: A Challenge for Science and Policy Video
The rapid spread of the coronavirus since the start of 2020 has seized the attention of the global community. Scientists are grappling to understand the virus and its transmission mechanisms, and health policy officials in China and around the world…
Measuring Global Health Impact Video
New diseases that threaten the lives of millions of people across the globe are constantly emerging. Concurrently, socioeconomic inequities result in disproportionate disease outcomes and unjust medical treatments among millions more. Inadequate…
The Road to Universal Health Coverage Video
The road to universal health coverage is an increasingly important topic and frequently debated in both domestic and international policy. NGOs and the private sector have an important role in achieving universal health coverage and broader global…
Global Health Initiative 2019 Faculty Forum Part One Video
The 2019 GHI Faculty Forum was an opportunity for members of the Georgetown community to come together from across campuses and schools to learn more about one another's work in global health and explore collaboration opportunities.
Extending the Net of Protection: One Man’s Tireless Effort to Strategically Combat Malaria Video
For many years, the global fight against malaria advanced little due to poor coordination and inefficient funding. However, significant progress has been achieved in recent years and the global rate of malaria has dropped nearly 60 percent, saving…
Combating Epidemics in a New Global Health Landscape Video
The UN’s goal of eliminating AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 positions the global health community at a pivotal moment, riding the successes of antiretroviral treatments and combating the remaining gaps in care. Dr. Mark Dybul discussed what…
Ending Childhood Violence to Ensure Healthy Futures Video
Violence remains a persistent problem for youth in developing countries. Lasting effects associated with violence during childhood include poor mental health, unintended pregnancy, and increased risks of sexually transmitted diseases. Few incidents…
Global Health Security in Conflict and Crisis Video
A current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is threatening dense urban areas as it spreads. The global response to this outbreak has been complicated by regional political instability and violence, delaying international action…
Strengthening Global Health Through U.S. Investments Video
U.S. investments in global health have achieved profound success in the last decade. These investments have furthered efforts to fight infectious diseases like malaria and tuberculosis, combat HIV and AIDS, and support maternal and child health. In…
What’s Next? Preparing for Future Pandemics with Anthony Fauci Video
In the last ten years, the world has faced numerous pandemics, including Ebola, Zika, and Chikungunya. Meanwhile, scientists and policymakers continue to work against persistent infectious diseases like HIV and Tuberculosis. With globalization ever…