Chris Beyrer, MD, MPH, an internationally recognized epidemiologist who has worked on the front lines of HIV/AIDS and COVID-19 treatment and research, became director of the Duke Global Health Institute in August 2022.
Beyrer has led collaborative research on HIV epidemiology, prevention and treatment in Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Eastern Europe and Central Asia for more than 30 years. He is past president of the International AIDS Society, the world’s largest body of HIV professionals, and has served as an advisor to the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the HIV Vaccine Trials Network, the World Health Organization, and Physicians for Human Rights. The author of over 400 scientific papers, he was named in 2022 to the annual list of the world’s most cited scientists.
Chris Beyrer, MD, MPH
Mohan Li, MFA graduate from Parsons School of Design, is a fashion designer with a strong focus on pattern making and technical design. Her practice centers on functionality, exploring how construction and detail can expand the possibilities of everyday wear. At the same time, she engages with social topics and cultural narratives, treating clothing as a medium for dialogue as well as utility. By merging precise technical methods with broader reflections on society, Li develops garments that embody both structure and meaning, highlighting fashion’s role in shaping identity and reflecting collective experience.
Mohan Li