Experts in the News

“By the time we identify a new variant, it’s already gone global,” said fellow Peter Hotez, in light of concerns over the new Omicron variant of COVID-19 and the announcement of new travel bans instated for the U.S.

Congratulations to health policy fellow Peter Hotez, recipient of the American Medical Colleges' Robert Wood Johnson Foundation David E. Rogers Award! Hotez, an internationally recognized virologist at Baylor College of Medicine, was recognized for his significant contributions to public health and health care.

Fellow Peter Hotez illustrated conceptually how a third booster shot can lead to "durable, long lasting immunity." Allowing more time between COVID-19 vaccinations leads to more antibodies, resulting in a stronger immune response, he wrote.

"Anti-science is arguably one of the leading killers of the American people, and yet we don't ... treat it as such," said Peter Hotez, fellow in disease and poverty.

If President Biden is serious about countering anti-vaccine disinformation, he must consider all of its sources — including conservative news outlets, anti-science organizations and state actors, wrote fellow Peter Hotez.