Albert Z. Kapikian, M.D.
Chief, Epidemiology Section
Description of Research Program
The Epidemiology Section is concerned with the conception, organization, and implementation of original investigations on the etiology, natural history, epidemiology, immunity, and molecular biology of viral gastroenteritis agents. The section, in addition, has as a mission the development of successful strategies for preventing viral diarrhea.
Specific areas of interest include: development of a rotavirus vaccine for infants and young children; clinical trials of safety, immunogenicity, and protective efficacy of rotavirus vaccine candidates; epidemiology of Norwalk and Norwalk-like viruses in various population groups; and immune electron microscopic studies as a method for detection, identification, and characterization of fastidious agents of viral gastroenteritis and other illnesses, as applicable.
Memberships
- American Epidemiological Society
- Infectious Diseases Society of America
- American Society for Virology
Research Group Members
John T. Patton, Ph.D., Kim Y. Green, Ph.D., Yasutaka Hoshino, D.V.M.
Selected Publications
(View list in PubMed.)
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