Prof. Steven J. Hoffman is a world-leading authority on global health law and the global governance of health threats that transcend national borders. He has achieved important scientific breakthroughs and policy impacts by combining law and epidemiology to address challenges faced by the numerous national governments and United Nations agencies that rely on his advice. As a CIHR Scientific Director, Steven is a leading voice in public health and champion for integrating research evidence into policymaking processes. He is a distinguished research chair at York University, director of a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre, and frequent contributor to news media.