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Celebrating Global Public Health Heroes
…at Rush Medical School in Chicago. He mentored me during a two-year basic research fellowship where I endeavored to understand the host’s immune responses to pathogens. The third person was…
Dr. Charles Mérieux Award for Achievement in Vaccinology and Immunology
…to study hemorrhagic fever. First offered in 2005, the award is presented at the NFID Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research. Recipients: 2021 Barney S. Graham, MD, PhD 2020 Pierce Gardner,…
Improving the Lives of Children in Resource-Poor Areas
…research programs.” After nearly four decades of distinguished scholarship and service at University of Virginia, Dr. Guerrant continues his work in the study of enteric disease. He is currently leading…
Vaccines Are Not Just for Babies
…about vaccines (and have read about safety concerns on social media), even though science and research have validated the safety and overwhelming benefit of vaccines. “While the vast majority of…
Measles Summit Convenes to Help Healthcare Professionals Address Ongoing Outbreaks
…emerging research on the clinical impact and long-term complications of measles infection, and considerations for pregnancy, neonatal, and pediatric care; Readily accessible, actionable resources and decision-support tools for healthcare professionals…
NFID Recognizes Infectious Disease Luminaries and Calls for 2020 Awards Nominations
…Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, will receive the 2019 Maxwell Finland Award for Scientific Achievement for her leadership in basic and applied research on varicella-zoster virus and…
Adult Immunization: Are YOU Meeting the Standards for Patient Care?
…hepatitis. Adults trust their healthcare professionals to advise them about important preventive measures. Most health insurance plans provide coverage for recommended adult vaccines. And, research indicates that most patients are…
What Keeps Our Heroes Up at Night?
…former deputy director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Vaccine Research Center at the National Institutes of Health Bruce G. Gellin, MD, MPH, senior vice president at…
William Schaffner, MD
…American College of Physicians, Society of Healthcare Epidemiology of America, and American Public Health Association. He is active in the field of infectious disease research and has authored or co-authored…
Bylaws
…officer of NFID. The Medical Director may represent NFID in its external relations with the public, governmental and other agencies, industries, hospitals, educational and research institutions, other societies or associations,…