Fatoumata Bathily
About Fatoumata Bathily
Fatoumata Bathily serves as the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research Support Office in Mali, overseeing a team of 45 staff members. She has held this position since 2015 and previously worked as a Senior International Health Analyst at the US Department of Health & Human Services.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Fatoumata Bathily has served as the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research Support Office in Mali since 2015. In this role, she supervises a team of 45 support staff, overseeing various research initiatives. Her responsibilities include managing and coordinating all NIH clinical research activities in Bamako and surrounding villages, ensuring effective implementation of research protocols and collaboration with local health authorities.
Previous Experience at US Department of Health & Human Services
Prior to her current position, Fatoumata Bathily worked at the US Department of Health & Human Services as a Senior International Health Analyst in the Office of Global Affairs for the Africa Region from 2010 to 2015. During her tenure, she focused on international health issues and facilitated health initiatives across the African continent, contributing to policy development and program implementation.
Education and Expertise
Fatoumata Bathily holds a Master of Social Work from The Catholic University of America, where she studied International Social Work from 2005 to 2008. Additionally, she earned a Master's Certificate in English from Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar, Senegal, where she studied English Literature and Civilisation from 1995 to 1999. Her educational background supports her expertise in international health and social work.
Collaboration with Malian Government
In her role at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research Support Office, Fatoumata Bathily facilitates collaboration between the NIH and the Malian government, as well as with other Malian health officials. This collaboration is essential for aligning research activities with national health priorities and improving health outcomes in the region.