Susan F.
Wood, Ph.D.
Director, Division of Policy and Program Development
Office of Women's Health
U.S. Public Health Service
Dr. Susan Wood currently serves as the Director of the Division of
Policy and Program Development in the U.S. Public Health Service's
Office of Women's Health, the mission of which is to coordinate
research, services, and education programs across the agencies
of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). In
her capacity as Director, Dr. Wood leads policy proposal development
and recommends actions on women's health for the Assistant Secretary
for Health and for the Secretary of HHS. Dr. Wood also coordinates
the activities of the Public Health Service Coordinating Committee
on Women's Health, representing the Office of Women's Health
in the areas of international health, reproductive health, legislation,
and healthcare reform. Previously, Dr. Wood served as Deputy
Director for the Congressional Caucus on Women's Issues. Prior
to going to Capitol Hill, Dr. Wood was a research scientist at
the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in the Department
of Neuroscience, where her research focused on cellular mechanisms
of sensory transduction. She has received recognition for her
contributions to the neuroscientific field and for her work for
women. Her awards include the Boston University Marine Program
Alumni Award, a National Research Service Award from the National
Institute of Mental Health, the Biophysical Society Congressional
Science Fellowship, and a Women of Achievement Award. She has
published in both health policy and scientific research journals.
Dr. Wood holds a doctorate in biology.
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