Kevin C. Ma
Epidemiologist, Coronavirus And Other Respiratory Viruses Division
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Summary
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Top SchoolKevin C. Ma is an impact-driven epidemiologist with 11 years of experience applying quantitative methods to infectious disease threats, currently leading analytic work on respiratory pathogens at the CDC. He combines rigorous academic training as a PhD student at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health with hands-on field and policy experience from the Epidemic Intelligence Service, where his analyses informed COVID-19 vaccine strain decisions and supported responses to rare outbreaks. Kevin integrates statistical modeling, genomics, and molecular methods—leveraging tools like Bayesian MRP, SIR models, and enterprise generative AI—to streamline analyses and translate complex findings for public health action. He has international surveillance experience in Senegal and a track record of bridging federal, state, and academic partners to deliver timely, decision-ready evidence.
11 years of coding experience
Bachelor's Degree, Molecular & Cellular Biology, Bachelor's Degree, Molecular & Cellular Biology at Harvard CollegeDoctor of Philosophy, Biological Sciences in Public Health, Doctor of Philosophy, Biological Sciences in Public Health at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Github Skills (7)
gwas6
bacteria5
reimplementation4
python3
reproducible-science3
jekyll1
jekyll-theme1
Github contributions (5)
gradlab/mtrC-GWAS
Apr 2020 - Sep 2020
Contributions:38 commits, 18 pushes in 4 months
kevincma/sismid-2021-modeling-breakout
Jul 2021 - Nov 2021
Contributions:17 commits, 15 pushes, 1 branch in 4 months
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