MarkAlain Déry, DO, MPH, FACOI – Chief Medical Advisor
MarkAlain Déry, DO, MPH, FACOI, is a board-certified infectious disease physician whose work blends clinical medicine, epidemiology, and public advocacy. His research spans antifungal resistance, Ebola vaccine development, and infection control in disaster settings, reflecting a career grounded in practical, frontline problem-solving.
In New Orleans, Déry is known for founding NOSIDA and WHIV-FM, using both to push public-health awareness and social-justice messaging into the community. His leadership in harm-reduction programs and long-standing volunteer roles has earned numerous awards, including multiple honors for compassion, healthcare leadership, and service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chancellor Donald, M.D. – Health Policy Advisor
Chancellor Donald, M.D., is a hematologist and medical oncologist with board certifications in both fields as well as internal medicine. He trained at Tulane University, serving as Chief Resident and Chief Fellow, after earning his medical degree from the University of Miami and graduating magna cum laude from Florida A&M University. His published work includes studies on TTP relapse, head and neck cancer pathways, and treatment approaches for hypereosinophilic syndrome.
He serves on the ABIM Hematology Examination Committee and sits on the alumni boards of both Tulane and the University of Miami. Much of his work focuses on patients facing unequal access to care, especially those living with sickle cell disease and other hematologic disorders.
Stephen Rawlings, MD, PhD – Medical Science Consultant
Stephen Rawlings, MD, PhD, is a board-certified infectious disease physician and internist whose path blends rigorous scientific training with hands-on clinical work. He completed his undergraduate and doctoral training in New York before earning his medical degree from the NYU School of Medicine in 2015. He went on to complete residency in internal medicine at UC San Diego, followed by an infectious disease fellowship at UC San Diego Hillcrest Medical Center, where his research centered on viral pathogenesis and immune response. His scientific work has appeared in Nature, PLoS ONE, and Inflammation Research, covering HIV latency, leukotoxin–receptor biology, and immune-cell signaling.
He holds active medical licensure in Maine and prior licensure in California, along with ACLS certification. Rawlings is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in both Internal Medicine (2018) and Infectious Disease (2019). He practices within the MaineHealth system, including Maine Medical Center and Franklin Hospital, providing care to patients with a wide range of infectious challenges. He remains deeply committed to clinical teaching, believing that strong mentorship and clear scientific understanding are essential for the next generation of physicians.
