Directory Profile
Daniel Pastula MD, MHS
Professor of Neurology, Medicine (Infectious Diseases), and Epidemiology
Dr. Pastula is a board-certified neurologist, CDC-trained medical epidemiologist (EIS), and U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) veteran, as well as a dedicated teacher and leader. His work spans neurohospitalist medicine, neuro-infectious and emerging infectious diseases, epidemiology and public health, health security and emergency preparedness, environmental sustainability and meteorology, public policy, and education. He brings leadership experience across university, state, and federal government levels, with proven strengths in strategy, advocacy, policy, and communications. Dr. Pastula strives to be a practical, cross-disciplinary, and forward-thinking problem solver.
Areas of Expertise
- Neuro-infectious diseases
- Emerging infectious diseases
- Neurohospitalist medicine
- Public health and epidemiology
- Environmental health and sustainability
Education, Licensure & Certifications
- MD, Medicine, Duke University, 2009
- MHS, Clinical Research, Duke University, 2008
- ScB, Biophysics, Brown University, 2003
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Awards
- Fellow, American Academy of Neurology, 2022
- James H. Nakano Citation, CDC, 2021
- Executive Director Performance Award, CDPHE, 2020
- Health Equity Award, CDC, 2020
- Top Doctor in Neurology Recognition, 5280 Magazine, 2018
- Outstanding Unit Citation, U.S. Public Health Service, 2015
Affiliations
- American Academy of Neurology, Fellow
- Infectious Diseases Society of America, Member
- CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service Alumni Association, Lifetime Member