Rania A. Tohme, MD, MPH

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Division of Viral Hepatitis
1600 Clifton Rd NE
Mailstop G-37
Atlanta, GA
USA 30333

Biographical Sketch:
2009- Present – Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer, CDC, Division of Viral Hepatitis, Atlanta, GA 2006-2009 – Research Associate, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health- Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Beirut- Lebanon Numerous presentations at scientific meetings. Author or coauthor of 23 peer-reviewed manuscripts and book chapters. As an EIS officer, I investigate hepatitis outbreaks in the community and in healthcare settings and provide expert technical advice for local and state health departments on various hepatitis infections. I was a World Health Organization (EMRO) consultant to evaluate the situation of viral hepatitis in Lebanon.