Ryan Malosh

Ryan Malosh

Assistant Research Scientist, University of Michigan

Ryan Malosh is an infectious diseases epidemiologist at the University of Michigan, where he researches herd immunity, vaccine uptake, transmission of respiratory viruses and social determinants of acute respiratory infections. He is also interested in the epidemiology and prevention of vaccine preventable diseases in immunocompromised people. Ryan received his doctorate from the University of Michigan School of Public Health.

Articles by: Ryan Malosh

masked man coughing on the subway

What does 'close contact' for COVID-19 really mean? Epidemiologist explains.

By Ryan Malosh published

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has new guidance clarifying what exactly “close contact” means when it comes to transmission of SARS-Cov-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Nicki Raman serves Beth Derry and Scott Deckard at the Peppermint Downtown Thai restaurant on May 11, 2020, in Palm Beach, Florida. The restaurant opened as Palm Beach County, starts the first phase of the states coronavirus pandemic reopening plan.

How do you stay safe now that states are reopening?

By Ryan Malosh published

As your state or county reopens, here's what to consider to stay safe from the coronavirus.