Operating out of her lab at Stanford's Department of Pediatrics, Dr. LaBeaud has authored numerous influential studies that shape how international health organizations respond to outbreaks. Her multidisciplinary approach combines clinical medicine, epidemiology, and environmental science to protect communities from the next potential pandemic.
Dr. LaBeaud is a Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Infectious Diseases, dedicated to understanding and mitigating the impact of emerging infectious diseases worldwide. Her research focuses heavily on —viruses transmitted by arthropods like mosquitoes—which pose significant threats to global health. Key Research Areas g312.mp4
: She investigates the long-term health consequences of infections such as Dengue, Zika, and Chikungunya, particularly in vulnerable populations in Kenya and Grenada. Operating out of her lab at Stanford's Department
: Much of her work involves studying the re-emergence of diseases like Yellow Fever in Brazil, tracking how environmental changes and human activity influence virus spread. Key Research Areas : She investigates the long-term