Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |  Washington, D.C.

Sarosh Nagar is a junior at Harvard, double majoring in Chemistry and Economics with a minor in Government. Sarosh is deeply passionate about using emerging technologies, especially emerging biotechnologies, for social good. At Harvard, Sarosh serves as a researcher and policy analyst, with his original research papers published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) and the British Medical Journal (BMJ) and his op-eds published in The Hill and Newsweek. He has also previously interned at the State Department and FDA. Outside of school, Sarosh serves as President of the Emerging Technology Group (ETG), a nonprofit organization dedicated to conducting pro-bono research and technology education services across 5 continents. In recognition of his work, Sarosh has been invited to present his work to the White House and United Nations, and has been cited by policymakers and experts from over 20 domestic and international governing bodies and has been featured in NBC News, Yahoo Finance, and more.

With his PPSF award, Sarosh will work at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to conduct research and improve policy preparedness about ways in which the United States can be better prepared for emerging biotechnologies and recent developments within global and domestic health. In particular, he hopes to focus on ways to leverage technologies and policy tools to combat health disparities, promote maximally-useful innovation, and ensure values-based development worldwide. Above all, he would like to thank Harvard, President Bacow, and more for this incredible opportunity.