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A Fond Farewell: Looking Back with Gratitude, Looking Ahead with Hope
In a heartfelt farewell message, NFID CEO, Marla Dalton, CAE, reflects on 15 years of leadership and growth—and looks ahead with optimism for the future …
Public Health Heroes: A Champion for Health Equity
A passionate advocate for health equity and community engagement, Patricia N. Whitley-Williams, MD, will receive the John P. Utz Award at the 2025 NFID Annual Awards Gala and Silent Auction on October 16, 2025 in Washington, DC
Public Health Heroes: From Dreams to Life-Saving Vaccines
Leading vaccinologist Rino Rappuoli, PhD, will receive the Maxwell Finland Award for Scientific Achievement at the 2025 NFID Annual Awards Gala and Silent Auction on October 16, 2025 in Washington, DC
Rebecca Alvania, PhD, MA, MPH, Selected as NFID Executive Director
Alvania will join the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) as executive director and chief executive officer (CEO) on September 1, 2025
NFID to Honor 3 Public Health Heroes with 2025 Awards
Public health heroes will be honored at a black-tie fundraising event in October 2025 in Washington, DC
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