Lao-tzu S. Allan-blitz MD

Dr. Lao-Tzu Allan-Blitz is a clinician-scientist focused on addressing disparities in sexual healthcare globally. Dr. Allan-Blitz has led work characterizing the epidemiology of sexually transmitted infections across numerous low-resource settings, as well as the genomic epidemiology of genes conferring antimicrobial resistance. His expertise also includes the development, validation, and field implementation of novel diagnostic technology, including CRISPR-based lateral flow assays for pathogens of public health importance.

Dr. Allan-Blitz's mission is to work in solidarity with low-resource communities towards establishing sexual health equity through a multidisciplinary combination of epidemiology, public health, technological innovation, and implementation science. Dr. Allan-Blitz is also passionate about mentorship and has served as a mentor for numerous residents, medical students, and public health students, both in the United States and abroad. Dr. Allan-Blitz has been funded by the NIH and private technology companies, and has conducted work across Peru, South Africa, Botswana, Malawi, Mexico, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Rwanda, Lesotho, Madagascar, and rural Australia.