Overview
HIV infection, Transplant-related infectious diseases, general infectious diseases, Biological and Emergency Preparedness for hospital systems, influenza and respiratory viral pathogens
Current Duke Appointments & Affiliations
Professor of Medicine
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2023 - Present
Medicine, Infectious Diseases,
Medicine
Associate of the Duke Initiative for Science & Society
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2020 - Present
Duke Science & Society,
University Initiatives & Academic Support Units
Member of the Duke Human Vaccine Institute
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2022 - Present
Duke Human Vaccine Institute,
Institutes and Centers
Recent Scholarly Works
Lyme Carditis in a Transplanted Heart: A Rare Cause of Early Conduction Abnormalities.
Journal article JACC Case Rep · June 17, 2026 BACKGROUND: Lyme disease, caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, is the most common vector-borne infection in North America. Cardiac involvement occurs in approximately 1% to 10% of untreated infections and most commonly manifests as atrioventricular conduction a ... Full text Link to item CiteRespiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccination in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients: Interim Findings From a Phase 3 Trial of mRNA-1345.
Journal article Clin Infect Dis · May 20, 2026 BACKGROUND: Solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients are at increased risk for severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) disease due to chronic immunosuppression. METHODS: In this ongoing, open-label, phase 3 trial, adults ≥18 years with a history of liver, ... Full text Link to item CiteInternational Survey on Screening and Management of Strongyloidiasis in Solid Organ Transplant Patients.
Journal article Transpl Infect Dis · May 12, 2026 BACKGROUND: Strongyloides stercoralis infection can be associated with high mortality in solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients, yet global practices regarding screening and management remain poorly characterized. We conducted an international survey to e ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
CISA 2023 Clinical Contributing Task 2
ResearchInvestigator · Awarded by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · 2023 - 2028CISA 2023 Clinical Contributing Task 1
ResearchInvestigator · Awarded by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · 2023 - 2028US Platform to Measure Effectiveness of Seasonal Influenza, COVID-19 and other Respiratory Virus Vaccines for the Prevention of Acute Illness in Ambulatory Settings
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · 2022 - 2027View All Grants
Education
University of Melbourne (Australia) ·
2000
M.B.B.S.