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October 29, 2025 News Briefing: Panelist Bios
…for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Surveys on Patient Safety Culture Holly Carpenter, BSN, RN, is a Senior Policy Advisor for the American Nurses Association’s (ANA) Nursing Practice and Work…
Robert Austrian Memorial Lecture
…fellowship program at the University of Pennsylvania and was chairman of the department of research medicine there from 1962 to 1986. Among his many honors, Dr. Austrian received the NFID…
HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
…that one dose of the HPV vaccine may provide protection for girls, but this research is still limited. The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) recommends HPV vaccination for everyone…
Public Health Heroes: A Champion for Health Equity
…led a dedicated team during a time of growth and she established programs that continue to shape pediatric care and research, from launching the first Pediatric Trauma Center and Genetic…
Wilbur H. Chen, MD, MS
…Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) from 2020-2024. His academic research has focused on vaccines against diarrheal diseases, including cholera, Campylobacter, Shigella, Cryptosporidium, salmonella, and…
Vaccine Visionary, Pastor, and Public Health Provocateur—Gregory A. Poland, MD
…Research Group at Mayo Clinic. Poland shares his inspiring journey in vaccine research and his unique perspectives as both a scientist and an ordained Presbyterian minister. Tune in as he…
Catching Up on Summer Reading
…Looking for ideas? Read on for suggested NFID resources to consider, including complimentary webinars and recent NFID News blog posts: 2017 Annual Conference on Vaccine Research Audio Conference Recordings Audio…
NFID Announces Prestigious 2020 Award Recipients
…influenza, and meningococcal disease. Her groundbreaking research and development contributions on group B Streptococcus have addressed important causes of prematurity, stillbirths, and neonatal sepsis. Dr. Heaton serves as CEO and…
Maurice R. Hilleman Early-Stage Career Investigator Award
…Finland Award for Scientific Achievement. This award recognizes promising scientists in the early stages of their careers in any field of vaccinology, from basic research, through preclinical and clinical studies,…
Bringing the Best of Modern Medicine to Those Who Need it Most
…connect global health research, training, and service to improve the lives of the poor and suffering in Haiti. Dr. Walton has been addressing medical needs in Haiti since shortly after…