Biography
- Division:
- Division of Neuroscience, Development and Aging – DNDA
- Review Branch:
- Neuropathology C – NPC
Dr. Christina Scheel received her Ph.D. in cellular biology from the University of Georgia and has more than 20 years of experience as a public health scientist specializing in laboratory research on infectious diseases, including those affecting the central nervous system (CNS). Prior to joining CSR, Dr. Scheel worked at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), where she led international laboratory response efforts during the early COVID-19 pandemic, strengthened laboratory safety, developed diagnostic tests for parasitic and fungal infections, trained laboratory personnel, and explored new technologies to address public health challenges. She was subsequently recruited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) as a subject matter expert, where she developed practical guidance on understanding and preventing COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. Dr. Scheel authored 30 scientific publications.
