Dr. Adnan Hyder, originally from Pakistan, has been appointed as the new Dean of Boston University’s School of Public Health following an extensive nationwide search.
Dr. Hyder began his medical journey at Aga Khan University in Pakistan, earning his MD in 1990. He continued his studies at Johns Hopkins University, where he obtained a Master of Public Health in 1993 and completed his PhD in 1998. Since 2018, he has served as Professor of Global Health and Senior Associate Dean for Research and Innovation at George Washington University’s Milken Institute School of Public Health (GWU).
During his tenure at GWU, Dr. Hyder made significant contributions to strengthening the research environment, including the establishment of initiatives such as the Research Support Team for Public Health & Law and the reorganization of the Office of Research Excellence. He also played a crucial role in securing substantial NIH-Fogarty funding for global health training, a milestone achievement for GWU’s public health school.
Dr. Hyder’s leadership extended to bioethics, research institutes, and mentorship programs, leaving a profound impact on faculty and students alike. Lynn R. Goldman, Dean of the Milken Institute SPH, commended his contributions and expressed confidence in his future success at Boston University.
With a career spanning over 25 years, Dr. Hyder is renowned for his pioneering research on non-communicable diseases and injuries, focusing on epidemiology, risk factors, interventions, and policy implications with a strong bioethical perspective. His work has significantly influenced global health training and has been published in over 400 peer-reviewed publications and various global reports.
Dr. Hyder will officially assume his new role at Boston University on August 15, 2025.
