Research Training Grant in Geriatrics and Gerontology - Faculty

Ed Walsh, M.D.

Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Dr. Walsh is internationally recognized for his work in the epidemiology, immunology and therapy of respiratory viruses, especially influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Frequently collaborating with Dr. Ann Falsey, who trained with Dr. Walsh, his research has concentrated on the study of older adults.  Over the past 20 years his laboratory has defined the key characteristics of RSV infection in older adults, demonstrating the previously unrecognized clinical importance of RSV infection in populations of older adults residing in long term care settings. In addition to clinical studies in specific anti-viral therapy, Dr. Walsh defined the safety and immunogenicity of an RSV sub-unit vaccine in older adults. His laboratory also developed the first reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction techniques for rapid diagnosis of RSV in clinical samples. In addition to his laboratory work, Dr. Walsh has been recognized as a master clinician and teacher at the University of Rochester School of Medicine.

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