Lawrence Gostin

Lawrence Gostin is a prominent American legal scholar and public health expert known for his work on health law and policy. He focuses on issues like disease prevention, public health ethics, and global health governance. Gostin has contributed significantly to shaping laws related to public health crises, such as pandemics, advocating for equitable access to healthcare. He is a professor at Georgetown University and directs the O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law, making an impact on how health law addresses social justice and human rights. His work emphasizes the importance of legal frameworks in improving public health outcomes.