Dr. Syra Madad is American pathogen preparedness expert. She is the Senior Director of the System-wide Special Pathogens Program at NYC Health + Hospitals where she is part of the New York City’s response to the Corona-virus disease pandemic across the city’s healthcare system. She was featured in the Netflix documentary series Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak.

Dr. Uzma Syed is Infectious Disease Specialist, Education Leader, Civic and Political Activist, Humanitarian and Founder & President of Align Us Inc. She is part of the COVID-19 Task Force, WHO training Healthcare preparedness for epidemic, Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee, Infection Prevention Committee at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center