Co-chair of the Options XIII Conference for the Control of Influenza, Dr Andrew Pekosz is Professor and Vice Chair in the Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Dr Andrew Pekosz Co-chair of the Options XIII
He leads both the Johns Hopkins Center for Excellence in Influenza Research and Response (JH-CEIRR) and the Center for Emerging Viral Infectious Diseases (CEVID), with a research focus spanning influenza, coronaviruses, and other emerging and zoonotic viruses.
With more than 250 publications, Dr Pekosz is a recognised authority in the field, contributing to scientific journals, NIH review boards, and global discussions on biosafety, vaccines, and pandemic preparedness.
His expertise has been featured widely across international media, including NPR, AP, The New York Times, CNN, BBC, and Bloomberg Television.
At Options XIII, Dr Pekosz brings deep scientific insight and leadership to a program focused on advancing influenza control and global response.
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