Manisha Juthani
Commissioner, Department of Public Health, State of Connecticut
Elected to the Academy in 2026
Education
University of Pennsylvania, B.A., Biology; Cornell University Medical College, M.D., Medicine
Professional Areas
(1) Infectious diseases, (2) geriatric medicine, (3) public health policy and administration, (4) antimicrobial stewardship, (5) evidence-based clinical guideline development, (6) health system leadership, (7) science communication for pandemic and vaccine response.
Citation
For outstanding contributions serving the citizens of Connecticut, including transformative leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, communication of evidence-based guidance for vaccinations, and stewardship of geriatric infectious disease and antimicrobial use.