Ginamarie Foglia, DO, MPH, FACP has 30 years of healthcare experience as a board-certified internal medicine and infectious disease specialist, medical epidemiologist, and professor of medicine. Dr. Foglia received her doctoral degree from the Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine and her Master of Public Health from Yale University and completed an Infectious Disease/Public Health Fellowship at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. An accomplished physician executive versed in medical management, evidence-based practice and patient insights, Dr. Foglia is a nationally known expert in infectious disease, internal medicine, public health, epidemiology and clinical trials. She serves as a corporate and community Wellness Ambassador promoting sound physical fitness and resiliency consultation.
Dr. Foglia is also a veteran of the US Army Medical Corps attaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Currently, Dr. Foglia is a Senior Advisor, Subject Matter Expert & Strategist for Vaccines/Biologics, and lead physician for Shabas Solutions LLC, supporting the U.S. Health & Human Services (HHS), Biomedical Advanced Research & Development Authority (BARDA) in infectious disease and public health countermeasures.
She recently retired from Sanofi, a global biopharmaceutical company, where she led a multi-national medical, research and development sub-team concentrating on portfoliorisk/opportunity assessment utilizing a unique process which includes a deep understanding of patient needs in the context of
standard of care, competitive landscape, the characteristics of new medicines and devices necessary for successful entry into the treatment continuum for various therapeutic areas.
Dr. Foglia also currently serves as Adjunct Professor at Rocky Vista University College of Medicine in Southern UT, where she teaches Principles of Clinical Medicine and mentors medical and graduate students in pursuing careers in biotechnology, industry, academia and public service.
Earlier in her life, Dr. Foglia participated in the performing arts as a singer, dancer and pianist. Joining the Center for the Arts at Kayenta as a Board Director and Ivins resident, will allow her to reconnect with her passion for diverse artistic endeavors and promote a culturally enriched community