Malini De Silva
About Malini De Silva
Malini De Silva serves as the Deputy Medical Director for the Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention & Control Division at the Minnesota Department of Health. With a background in medical epidemiology and a Master of Public Health, she has extensive experience in outbreak investigations and has held various roles in public health and medicine since completing her education.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Malini De Silva serves as the Deputy Medical Director in the Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention & Control Division at the Minnesota Department of Health. She has held this position since 2017. In this role, she contributes to the management and oversight of public health initiatives aimed at controlling infectious diseases within the state.
Experience at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Malini De Silva worked at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as part of the Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) from 2013 to 2015. During her two-year tenure, she was involved in public health efforts in the Oregon Public Health Division, focusing on outbreak investigations and epidemiological research.
Education and Expertise
Malini De Silva earned her Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, completing her studies from 2007 to 2008. She also holds a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from Mayo Medical School, which she obtained from 2004 to 2009. Additionally, she received a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology from Boston College, where she studied from 1999 to 2003.
Professional Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to her role at the Minnesota Department of Health, Malini De Silva has been working at HealthPartners since 2019 as a Research Associate and Travel & Tropical Medicine Physician. She previously served as a Primary Care Physician/Researcher at HealthPartners from 2015 to 2017. Her experience includes leading outbreak investigations and collaborating effectively within teams.
Background in Medical Training
Malini De Silva completed her residency in Med-Peds at the University of Minnesota from 2009 to 2013. This training provided her with a comprehensive foundation in both internal medicine and pediatrics, enhancing her capabilities in public health and epidemiology.