Director
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Kathleen Neuzil, a Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics and Director, Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, is an internationally recognized research scientist and advocate in the field of vaccinology. Her capabilities range from proficiency in epidemiology and clinical trials to expertise in vaccine research and development, partnerships with developing country vaccine manufacturers, and knowledge of and experience with WHO policy and Gavi processes.
Dr. Neuzil’s work has spanned dozens of low resource countries with multiple vaccines, including rotavirus, human papillomavirus, influenza, meningococcal, Japanese encephalitis, malaria and most recently typhoid conjugate vaccines. Dr. Neuzil currently leads TyVAC, the Typhoid Vaccine Acceleration Consortium, with the goal to accelerate the use of typhoid conjugate vaccines in Gavi-eligible countries. Dr. Neuzil's research capabilities are complimented by 20 years of involvement in domestic and international policy, including membership on the Centers for Disease Control’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. She is currently a member of the World Health Organization Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE).
Dr. Neuzil graduated summa cum laude from the University of Maryland, received her medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and her Masters of Public Health degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases training at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Neuzil has published over 200 peer-reviewed manuscripts, chapters and editorials on vaccines and infectious diseases.
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