Junaid Nabi

Senior Fellow, Aspen Institute

National Security Policy Scholar, RAND School of Public Policy

Dr. Junaid Nabi, MD, MPH, is a physician-scientist who advances healthcare innovation and reform through cutting-edge research and policy development. He is currently a Senior Fellow at the Aspen Institute and a national security policy scholar at the RAND School of Public Policy, where he studies how artificial intelligence and machine learning can transform healthcare delivery and drive national reforms.

At Harvard Business School and Harvard Medical School, his research advanced healthcare access by developing innovative frameworks that institutions now use to improve delivery models through digital technology. His academic work on algorithmic bias in AI-based medical systems has led to breakthrough approaches that ensure new technologies enhance rather than limit healthcare effectiveness.

Dr. Nabi applies behavioral economics principles to healthcare management, developing interventions that address social determinants affecting underserved communities. As a Millennium Fellow at the Atlantic Council, he advocates for global health policies and ethical frameworks supporting vulnerable populations.

His impactful writings on healthcare innovations and digital strategy have influenced global discussions on improving healthcare systems. Through his service on the WHO Working Group on Regulatory Considerations for Digital Health and Innovation, Dr. Nabi ensures emerging technologies reach broader populations effectively. His work with the World Economic Forum’s Expert Network and as a Visiting Professor has built institutional capacity that advances healthcare innovation across diverse global contexts.

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