Elise Racine, MPA, MSc

Elise Racine is a doctoral candidate and researcher at the University of Oxford, pursuing a PhD in Population Health.1 She joined the university in October 2021 as a Clarendon Scholar and recipient of the Baillie Gifford-Institute for Ethics in AI Scholarship.12

Academic Background

Elise holds the following degrees:

• PhD Candidate in Population Health, University of Oxford (ongoing)
• Master of Public Administration (MPA) with a concentration in digitalization and big data, Hertie School in Berlin
• Master of Science (MSc) with Distinction in Health and International Development, London School of Economics
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) with Honors in Sociology, Stanford University12

Research Focus

Her research centers on:

• Societal impacts of emerging technologies in global health
• Policy implications of biometrics, artificial intelligence, and mHealth
• Ethical challenges in infectious disease surveillance12

Professional Experience

Elise's background spans various sectors:

• Academic research
• Non-profit organizations
• Public health
• Private sector (think tanks, consulting, startups)1

Her professional experiences include:

• Innovating strategic solutions at a mission-driven consultancy
• Managing crises for a trauma-informed treatment center
• Building research programs for a think tank
• Leading fundraising efforts for an international non-profit
• Contributing to policy tools for ethical health resource allocation
• Founding a digital health app focused on public health issues on college campuses1

Affiliations and Achievements

• Affiliated with Oxford's Ethox Centre and Institute for Ethics in AI
• Recipient of the DAAD Prize 2020 during her MPA studies
• Jointly awarded the best performance prize for her MSc program at LSE12

Elise Racine is known for her interdisciplinary approach, combining expertise in health, technology, and ethics to address complex global health challenges.