Sources told CNBC Dr. Curry will help Apple explore projects related to women’s health, among others.
Dr. Curry is well known for her work leading a clinical response effort to the Zika virus in pregnant women at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. CNBC also notes that Dr. Curry has worked in a women’s prison facility in Massachusetts.
Apple has been ramping up hiring for its health efforts in recent months, including snagging several physicians for its on-site medical clinics for employees, AC Wellness. Apple also lists several health-focused jobs on its website related to hardware, software and services.
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