Schaffner briefed journalists in July 2024: How to Cover the “Summer Wave” of COVID-19.
William Schaffner, MD, is past medical director of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) and formerly served as NFID liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
He is also past president of NFID and is a member of other professional societies, including the Infectious Diseases Society of America, 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 more than 400 published studies, reviews, and book chapters on infectious diseases. He has served on the editorial board of several scientific journals, including the Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vaccine, and the CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, and is also a featured guest author for Infectious Disease News.
His work has focused on all aspects of infectious diseases including epidemiology, infection control, and immunization. He has received numerous national awards for his work, including the inaugural 2017 National Vaccine Program Office UpShot Award for excellence in vaccine communication; the 2013 John P. Utz Leadership Award from NFID for his longstanding service to the organization and to the field of infectious diseases; and the 2009 James D. Bruce Award from the American College of Physicians for distinguished contributions to preventive medicine. He is a professor of preventive medicine and infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and he has worked extensively on the effective use of vaccines in adult populations.
Schaffner co-hosts Infectious IDeas, an NFID podcast series featuring thought-provoking conversations with leading experts. Guests include humble heroes and future leaders working together towards a shared vision of healthier lives for all through effective prevention and treatment.
