Jeffery Smith

Jeffery Smith is a highly experienced researcher and advocate in the field of HIV and malaria. With over 20 years of experience managing clinical research and educational programs, Smith has worked for organizations such as the Worldwide Antimalarial Resistance Network (WWARN), the University of Maryland's Center for Vaccine Development, and the Foundation for AIDS Research's TREAT Asia Program. He is currently the Chief Operating Officer at the Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance (APLMA), where he advocates for and builds capacity for sustainable HIV and malaria drug resistance surveillance and management systems in the Asia-Pacific region. Smith's holistic approach to combating disease involves integrating research, education, and advocacy components into treatment and care programs. He believes in building trust and effective collaboration between research and public health institutions to advance healthcare outcomes in resource-limited settings.