Sadeep Shrestha, Ph.D.

Sadeep Shrestha, PhD, is a Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and an internationally recognized molecular and genetic epidemiologist. His research sits at the intersection of infectious disease epidemiology, genomics, and precision public health, with a focus on HPV-associated cancers, HIV-related outcomes, Kawasaki disease, and disease prevention across diverse populations. Over more than two decades in academic research, leadership, and mentoring, Dr. Shrestha has led collaborative studies across the United States, Nepal, and multiple countries in Africa, building research capacity and training the next generation of scientists both locally and in global health settings. His broader interests include the future of scientific research, global health capacity building, interdisciplinary innovation, and the responsible integration of emerging technologies into higher education and public health.