Norway-based Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) has announced a new board member- Dr Yasuhiro Suzuki.

Dr Suzuki has been appointed to the Board where he will sit as a representative of the CEPI Investors Council. This appointment was made following an election by CEPI’s investors’ representatives. He will replace Dr Ichiro Kurane whose term as Investor Board member has concluded.

Dr Suzuki served as Vice-Minister for Health and Chief Medical and Global Health Officer for the Government of Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. He served as Executive Director for Social Change & Mental Health and Executive Director of Health Technology and Pharmaceuticals at the World Health Organisation (WHO). His expertise covers infectious diseases, mental health, environmental health, and health research policy.