Zeda Rosenberg

Zeda Fran Rosenberg is an American microbiologist and epidemiologist, active in HIV biology and prevention. She is the chief executive officer of the International Partnership for Microbicides (IPM).[1] IPM was founded by Rosenberg in 2002 and is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing microbicides and other innovative HIV prevention products and making them available for women in developing countries.[2]

Rosenberg received her undergraduate degree (BA) in biology and mathematics from Douglass College, Rutgers University, and both her master's degree (SM) in epidemiology and her doctoral degree (ScD) in microbiology from the Harvard School of Public Health.[citation needed]

Rosenberg is a champion for developing new HIV prevention products, women's empowerment and protecting women's health.[3] Her opinions and commentary have been featured in a variety of international media, including New York Times,[4] The Globe and Mail (Canada),[5] The Daily Nation (Kenya),[6] Nature News[7] and the South African Medical Journal.[8] She has authored many scientific articles and has been a featured speaker at multiple high-level conferences and events, including the IAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention,[9] the International AIDS Conference, Women Deliver,[10] and the United Nations General Assembly Special Session on HIV/AIDS.

  1. ^ "Zeda F. Rosenberg, ScD | IPM | International Partnership For Microbicides". Ipmglobal.org. 16 October 2010. Retrieved 2011-03-02.
  2. ^ Dreifus, Claudia (2003-07-29). "A CONVERSATION WITH/Zeda Rosenberg; Agency Seeks a Virus-Killer for Women To Help Control the Spread of AIDS - New York Times". The New York Times. Retrieved 2011-03-02.
  3. ^ "Global | GLOBAL: Straight Talk with Dr Zeda Rosenberg, CEO of the International Partnership for Microbicides | IRIN Blog | Gender Issues | HIV/AIDS (PlusNews) | Prevention". PlusNews. 2010-08-12. Archived from the original on 2011-05-25. Retrieved 2011-03-02.
  4. ^ McNeil, Donald (2009-12-15). "AIDS Prevention Gel Fails in Trial, Researchers Say". The New York Times.
  5. ^ Canada (2010-07-19). "'Invisible condom' reduces HIV risk". Toronto: The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2011-03-02.
  6. ^ "Daily Nation: - Opinion |To curb Aids, empower women". Nation.co.ke. Retrieved 2011-03-02.
  7. ^ Nature (8 August 2008). "The AIDS fight: looking ahead to 2010 : Nature News". Nature. 454 (7206). Nature.com: 812. doi:10.1038/454812a. PMID 18714435. S2CID 6037001. Retrieved 2011-03-02.
  8. ^ "South African Medical Journal". Retrieved 17 Dec 2022.
  9. ^ "International AIDS Society - Past ILF Events". Iasociety.org. Retrieved 2011-03-02.
  10. ^ "Conferences » 2010 Conference » Agenda » Featured Speakers". Women Deliver. Archived from the original on 2010-11-08. Retrieved 2011-03-02.