Jeffrey Klausner

professor at UCLA’s School of Public Health, Curative's medical director

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Dr. Klausner is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases and the Program in Global Health. Dr. Klausner earned his Medical Degree from Cornell University Medical College with Honors in Research. He completed his Residency in Internal Medicine at the New York University—Bellevue Hospital Center. Dr. Klausner earned his Master’s in Public Health with a focus on International Health and Epidemiology at the Harvard School of Public Health. After that training, Dr. Klausner was an Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer at the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control. Dr. Klausner completed his Fellowship in Infectious Diseases at the University of Washington, Seattle, under the mentorship of Prof. King Holmes.

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A new report finds that certain professions seem to have higher rates of asymptomatic infection than others. Construction workers, who are deemed essential, top that list.

Construction workers have highest asymptomatic COVID positivity rates, Curative study finds

A new report finds that certain professions seem to have higher rates of asymptomatic infection than others. Construction workers, who are deemed essential, top that list.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

One Woodland Hills teacher recently hosted a get-together at her home for her teen daughter and her friends — with chairs six feet apart and everyone wearing masks.

When is it time to socialize again? Parents balance mental health and physical safety

One Woodland Hills teacher recently hosted a get-together at her home for her teen daughter and her friends — with chairs six feet apart and everyone wearing masks.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The rate of sexually transmitted diseases is at a 20-year high in California, and it’s growing at a faster rate than the rest of the country.

What's behind rising STD rates in California?

The rate of sexually transmitted diseases is at a 20-year high in California, and it’s growing at a faster rate than the rest of the country.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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