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Lawrence Stanberry, MD, Pediatric Infectious Disease, New York, NY, New York-Presbyterian Hospital

LawrenceStanberryMDPhD

Pediatric Infectious Disease New York, NY

Pediatric Travel and Tropical Medicine, Pediatric Vaccinology and Vaccine Preventable Diseases, Perinatal Infections

Professor of Pediatrics, Associate Dean for International Programs, Columbia University

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  • Office

    622 West 168th Street
    PH17, Room 101, Department of Pediatrics
    New York, NY 10032
    Phone+1 212-305-2229
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Summary

  • Dr. Stanberry is the Associate Dean for International Programs, Director of the Programs in Global Health and Co-Director of the Program in Vaccine Education at Columbia University’s Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.
    His previous positions include Chairman of Pediatrics, Columbia University (2008-2018); Chairman of Pediatrics and Director, Sealy Center for Vaccine Development, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (2000–2008); and the Albert Sabin Professor of Pediatrics and Director of Infectious Diseases at Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center (1995–2000).
    Dr. Stanberry received M.D. and Ph.D. (Pharmacology) from the University of Illinois. His postgraduate medical training was in Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases, and Virology at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and University of Utah. Dr. Stanberry is an authority on viral diseases including emerging infectious diseases, perinatal infections, and vaccine and antiviral drug development.
    He has served on numerous advisory boards and review panels including serving as chair of the Vaccine Study Section and the Pediatrics Review Panel at NIH. His research funding has come from the NIH, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, numerous vaccine, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
    Dr. Stanberry has authored over 200 scientific articles and authored or edited nine books including “Vaccines for Biodefense and Emerging and Neglected Diseases, (1st edition 2009, 2nd edition anticipated 2020), “Understanding Modern Vaccines” (2011) and “Viral Infections of Humans: Epidemiology and Control,” (5th edition 2014, 6th edition is currently in production).
    His current work focuses on the preparedness of children’s hospitals globally to prevent, detect, and respond to infections with pandemic potential, the effects of extreme heat on children's health in Africa and scalably approaches to addressing vaccine hesitancy.

Education & Training

  • University of Utah Health
    University of Utah HealthFellowship, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, 1980 - 1982
  • University of Utah Health
    University of Utah HealthResidency, Pediatrics, 1979 - 1980
  • University of Chicago Medical Center
    University of Chicago Medical CenterPh.D., Pharmacology, 1979
  • University of Chicago Medical Center
    University of Chicago Medical CenterPhD, Pharmacology, 1979
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center/Children's Health
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center/Children's HealthInternship, Transitional Year, 1977 - 1978
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    University of Illinois College of MedicineClass of 1977
  • Southwestern University
    Southwestern UniversityB.S., Chemistry, 1970

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2008 - 2024
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1982 - 2014
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2003 - 2012
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1978 - 1982
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 1980 - 1982
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Distinguished Service to Children Award 1199SIEU/Employer Child Care Corporation, 2011
  • Citation of Merit Alumni Association, Southwestern University, 2009
  • Lowell A Glasgow Visiting Professorship University of Utah and American Academy of Pediatrics Utah Chapter, 2009
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Prioritizing the Needs of Children in a Changing Climate  
    Lawrence Stanberry, MD, PLoS One
  • Chairs and their faculty: reducing "top" stress; enhancing "middle" leadership.  
    Rosenthal SL, Stanberry LR., J Pediatr. 2015 166(5):1105-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2015.01.026, 5/2015
  • Current thinking on genital herpes  
    Hofstetter AM, Rosenthal SL, Stanberry LR, Curr Opin Infect Dis, 1/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

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Lectures

  • Vaccine Development against HSV - Past, Current and Future 
    Fondation Merieux Conference Center, Annecy, France - 1/1/2012
  • The HPV Vaccine Story 
    Orlando, Florida - 1/1/2011
  • What We Have Learned and What We Do Not Know about HSV Vaccines 
    Venice, Italy - 1/1/2011
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Other

  • Thesis Title: "Neuroendocrine-Endocrine Correlates to the Biological Behavior of Malignant Melanoma of the Syrian Hamster" 
    University of Illinois Medical Center
    Chicago, Illinois - 1/1/1970

Press Mentions

  • Unfinished Business: Columbia Hosts 2nd COVID Vaccine Symposium
    Unfinished Business: Columbia Hosts 2nd COVID Vaccine SymposiumMarch 22nd, 2022
  • Millions of Children Miss Routine Vaccinations Amid Chaos of Covid-19: Urgent Catch-up Plans Needed
    Millions of Children Miss Routine Vaccinations Amid Chaos of Covid-19: Urgent Catch-up Plans NeededSeptember 21st, 2021
  • UC Berkeley Bans 'Solo Outdoor Exercise' Amid Campus COVID-19 Outbreak
    UC Berkeley Bans 'Solo Outdoor Exercise' Amid Campus COVID-19 OutbreakFebruary 12th, 2021
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Grant Support

  • Evaluation Of Colposcopy For Use In Vaginal Product DevelopmentEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2007
  • Adult AIDS Clinical Trial UnitNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases2002–2003
  • Topical Microbicides &Biology Of Venereal PathogensNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases2000–2003
  • Child Health Research Center-Developmental ImmunobiologyEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2001–2002
  • Studies With Animal Models Of Sexually Transmitted DiseasesNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases1995–2002
  • Topical Microbicides &Biology Of Venereal PathogensNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases1999–2000
  • Viral Persistence--Studies With Herpes Simplex VirusNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases1985–1999
  • Vanilloids And Hsv--Molecular And Structural AnalysisNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases1995–1998
  • Topical Microbicides And Biology Of Venereal PathogensNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases1995–1998
  • Molecular Analysis Of Neuronal HSV Latency/ReactivationNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases1990–1994
  • Viral Persistence: Studies With Herpes Simplex VirusNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases1989–1993

Research History

  • Physician-ScientistResearch has focused on vaccine, antiviral and microbicide development and the pathogenesis and immunobiology of herpes infections. Research funding from NIH, CDC, Gates Foundation and numerous vaccine, pharmaceutical and biotech companies.1982 - Present

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