Dr. Larissa May joined ARPA-H in October 2025 from the University of California Davis. As a board-certified emergency physician, her interests lie in patient safety, rapid diagnostic tests, and infection prevention. In addition to her clinical work, May has advised life science companies and accelerators on strategy, clinical trial development, and post-market implementation through the UC Davis Center for Diagnostic Innovation and Berkeley SkyDeck. She has led public health screening campaigns, directed antibiotic stewardship and infection prevention programs, and led working groups on a variety of translational topics.  

May has over 100 peer-reviewed publications, including several book chapters. She has consulted for the federal government, California state Department of Health, and Yolo County public health. She received her medical degree from and completed residency at George Washington University and received an MBA in Healthcare Administration from the University of Colorado Denver.