Saria Hassan, MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine and Associate Director of Research | Department of Medicine, Division of Primary Care, Emory University School of Medicine
Assistant Professor, Hubert Department of Global Health | Rollins School of Public Health

Biography

Saria Hassan, MD, MPH is an esteemed Assistant Professor at both the Emory School of Medicine and the Rollins School of Public Health. As a physician and implementation scientist, she is dedicated to mitigating the inequitable health effects of climate change on populations both locally and globally. Dr. Hassan's innovative work leverages implementation and systems science to support individuals living with chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as diabetes, especially in the context of climate-related disasters.

Dr. Hassan currently holds an NIH/NHLBI-funded career development award, through which she collaborates with Federally Qualified Health Centers in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands to enhance disaster preparedness for those with NCDs. Her previous experience includes working with the Pan American Health Organization to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of Non-Communicable Disease Kits for addressing regional NCD needs during disasters. She is now extending her expertise to Mozambique, partnering with the Instituto Nacional de Saude to bolster health system resilience for NCDs amidst cyclones.

In Atlanta, Dr. Hassan has received an Environmental Protection Agency award to engage vulnerable communities in developing strategies to mitigate the impact of climate change on chronic diseases. Her academic journey includes a Bachelor of Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a Medical Degree from Harvard Medical School, Med/Peds training at Yale School of Medicine, and an MPH from the London School of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.

Dr. Hassan's dedication and interdisciplinary approach make her a leader in the field of health resilience and climate change adaptation.