Director of Infection Prevention and Control
Mayo Clinic Florida, US
Dr. Melody Wu-Ballis has established herself in the field of Infection Prevention and Control, particularly through her directorial role at the Mayo Clinic in Florida. Her extensive background includes a fellowship at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, where she contributed to the Infectious Diseases Division, focusing on HIV, HCV, and Clinical Public Health Pathogens. Dr. Wu-Ballis's commitment to public health is further evidenced by her time at the CDC's Office of Minority Health and Health Equity. With an MPH from Emory University and Veterinary medicine degree from Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, her educational background is very diverse. Her board certification and leadership roles, including her presidency of the Northeast Florida region APIC Chapter ( 2019, 2024) , underscore her dedication to advancing the field and mentoring the next generation of public health professionals.
