Oxford Global Health is an interdisciplinary initiative that brings together researchers from across the university to address complex and important global health challenges.
Professor Alan Bernstein, Director of Global Health, welcomed the appointments, he said: ‘I'm delighted that Professor Dunachie and Dr Atuire are joining Oxford Global Health’s team. Their combined strengths will enhance Oxford’s ability to address global health issues through innovative, interdisciplinary solutions.’
Professor Dunachie is a global health leader specialising in vaccine research, melioidosis, antimicrobial resistance, and COVID-19 immunity. Dr Atuire is a renowned expert in philosophy and global health ethics. Together, they bring distinct yet complementary expertise to their roles.
Working closely with Professor Bernstein, they will drive a university-wide interdisciplinary programme by fostering collaboration, convening key stakeholders, and strengthening networks.
Professor Dunachie, Professor of Infectious Diseases at the Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health, said: ‘I’m excited to help shape Oxford’s global health strategy, bringing together researchers to tackle pressing challenges and explore new directions in research and international collaboration.’
Dr Atuire, Ethics Lead at the Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health, said: ‘Global health is ultimately about issues concerning lives and livelihoods, it’s not only science and medicine—it’s also about ethics, philosophy, histories, cultures, and politics. I look forward to advancing interdisciplinary approaches that address these dimensions.’
The Associate Directors will champion key global health challenges and play various central roles in shaping Oxford Global Health’s future. They will help to catalyse new research themes, build a community of global health researchers across the university, strengthen partnerships, and work with Oxford’s rich and diverse ecosystem of global health researchers.