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Yvonne Maldonado is a Professor of Pediatrics at Stanford University and holds the title of Taube Professor in Global Health and Infectious Diseases. She serves as the Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement at Stanford. Her research primarily focuses on the epidemiologic aspects of viral vaccine development and the prevention of perinatal HIV transmission. One of her major projects investigates the molecular epidemiology factors affecting the immunogenicity of the oral polio vaccine in children living in developing areas. She is actively working on understanding the dynamics of polio virus transmission and developing strategies to prevent breastfeeding transmission of HIV in developing settings. Maldonado’s group received a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to study oral poliovirus vaccine dynamics in Mexico. In addition to her research, she has been involved in clinical trials assessing new COVID-19 vaccine candidates for children. Her career includes positions in various professional organizations, and she has contributed significantly to advancements in pediatric infectious diseases.
Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA
Oversees faculty advancement initiatives and policies.
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital • Palo Alto, CA
Leads infection control efforts at the hospital.
Department of Medicine • Palo Alto, CA
Serves as interim chair overseeing department activities.
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