Infection Preventionist
Memorial Hermann Health System, US
Zehra Jaffari, MPH, is an Infection Preventionist in Houston at Memorial Hermann Health System in the Texas Medical Center. With a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston: School of Public Health, Zehra's foundational knowledge spans environmental health, health disparities, and infectious disease epidemiology. Her passion lies in deciphering disease trends and discerning data patterns to mitigate adverse events and elevate health outcomes. Currently, at APIC, Zehra and her colleagues spearhead a research project focused on developing interventions and risk reduction protocols to combat clusters of environmental fungal pathogens in a intensive care burn unit. Beyond her professional pursuits, Zehra enjoys exploring new destinations, embarking on hiking adventures, experimenting in the kitchen, and spending time outdoors.
