Rebecca Byler, PhD, MPH

Postdoctoral Fellow

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Education

PhD
Yale University, Biomedical Engineering (2022)

MS
Yale University, Biomedical Engineering (2022)

MPH
Yale School of Public Health, Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases (2016)

Additional Titles

Member, Yale Cardiovascular Research Center (YCVRC)

Affiliated Faculty, Yale Institute for Global Health

Contact Info

becky.byler@yale.edu

About

Titles

Postdoctoral Fellow

Member, Yale Cardiovascular Research Center (YCVRC); Affiliated Faculty, Yale Institute for Global Health

Biography

Dr. Byler’s interdisciplinary work leverages biomaterials and tissue engineering to better understand and treat parasitic infections impacting communities in the Global South and its US-based diaspora. She is a passionate advocate for inclusive science, multilingual communication, and international policy engagement—showcasing the critical role engineers play in advancing global health equity through R&D.

Last Updated on February 16, 2026.

Education & Training

PhD: Yale University, Biomedical Engineering (2022)

MS: Yale University, Biomedical Engineering (2022)

MPH: Yale School of Public Health, Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases (2016)

BS: Georgia Institute of Technology, Biomedical Engineering (2013)

Research

Overview

Medical Research Interests

Biocompatible Materials; Bioengineering; Bioprinting; Chagas Disease; Drug Delivery Systems; Heart; Leishmaniasis; Liver; Malaria; Nanotechnology; Patient-Specific Modeling; Skin; Tissue Engineering

Public Health Interests

Global Health; Implementation Science; Infectious Diseases; Neglected Tropical Diseases; Parasitology; Social Entrepreneurship; Ethics; Conflict and Health