Prof Shenglan Tang
Mary DBT & James H Semans Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Global Health
Position: Mary DBT & James H Semans Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Global Health
Specialization: Global Health, Health Systems, Universal Health Coverage, Disease Control Programs
Affiliation: Duke University, Duke Kunshan University
Biography
Prof. Shenglan Tang, MD, MPH, PhD, is the Mary DBT & James H Semans Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Global Health at Duke University. He currently serves as Director of the Global Health Research Center at Duke Kunshan University and previously held the role of Deputy Director at the Duke Global Health Institute (DGHI).
Professional Experience
Prof. Tang has over three decades of experience in global health and health systems. Before joining Duke, he held senior positions at the World Health Organization, where he provided strategic leadership and technical expertise to governments in Africa and Asia. His work contributed to major health system reforms, universal health coverage (UHC) policies, and disease control programs, including tuberculosis and malaria initiatives in low- and middle-income countries.
Educational Background
Prof. Tang received medical and public health training at Shanghai Medical University (now part of Fudan University, Shanghai, China) in 1980-1988, and was awarded MPH from University of Washington, Seattle in 1992, and PhD from University of Sussex, UK in 1999.
Leadership Roles
- Mary DBT & James H Semans Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Global Health, Duke University
- Director, Global Health Research Center, Duke Kunshan University
- Former Deputy Director, Duke Global Health Institute (DGHI)
- Former Senior Positions, World Health Organization
Key Research Areas
- Global health systems strengthening
- Universal health coverage (UHC) policies
- Disease control programs (tuberculosis, malaria)
- Health system reforms in low- and middle-income countries
- International health policy and technical assistance
Global Impact
Professor Tang's extensive experience at the World Health Organization and his current leadership roles at Duke University have positioned him as a key figure in global health systems development. His work has directly influenced health policies and disease control strategies in multiple countries, particularly in Africa and Asia, contributing to improved health outcomes and strengthened health systems in resource-limited settings.