Lisa Hensley
About Lisa Hensley
Lisa Hensley serves as the Associate Director at the National Institutes of Health's Integrated Research Facility, where she has worked since 2013. She has a strong background in public health and microbiology, with previous roles at USAMRIID and the FDA.
Current Position at National Institutes of Health
Lisa Hensley serves as the Associate Director at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) within the Integrated Research Facility. She has held this position since 2013, contributing to research initiatives in the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in Frederick, Maryland. Her role involves overseeing various projects and collaborating with teams focused on infectious diseases.
Previous Experience at USAMRIID
Hensley worked at the US Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) for a total of ten years. She began her tenure as a National Research Fellow from 1998 to 2000, followed by a position as Supervisory Microbiologist from 2000 to 2008. During her time at USAMRIID, she was involved in critical research related to infectious diseases at the facility located in Fort Detrick, Maryland.
Experience at the FDA
In 2012, Lisa Hensley served as the Director of Regulatory Science at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for one year. Her role at the FDA involved overseeing regulatory processes and ensuring compliance with public health standards in White Oak, Maryland.
Educational Background
Lisa Hensley has an extensive educational background in public health and related fields. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Natural Science and Public Health from The Johns Hopkins University, followed by a Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) in Epidemiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She also holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Epidemiology and Microbiology from the same university. Additionally, she completed a Master of Health Science (MHS) in Immunology and Infectious Disease at Johns Hopkins University - School of Public Health and an Executive Certificate in Management and Leadership from MIT Sloan School of Management.