Ann Regina Falsey, M.D.

Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Appointment: (585) 922-4003

Administrative: (585) 922-4003

Office: (585) 922-4339

Fax: (585) 922-5168

Not Accepting New Patients

Locations

Rochester General Hospital
1425 Portland Avenue
Infectious Diseases Unit
Rochester, NY 14621

Faculty Appointments

Professor - Department of Medicine , Infectious Diseases (SMD)

Patient Care Setting

Infectious Diseases

Biography

Research

Dr Falsey is a Professor of Medicine at the University Of Rochester School Of Medicine.
The focus of her research has been clinical and translational research in the field of respiratory viral infections in adults. Dr Falsey received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Providence College and Doctorate in Medicine at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Strong Memorial Hospital at the University of Rochester and infectious disease fellowship at Yale University and the University of Rochester. Initially the focus of her research was defining the epidemiology and impact of respiratory syncytial virus in adult populations. More recently, Dr Falsey has broadened her research to include numerous viral respiratory pathogens including influenza, coronaviruses, parainfluenza viruses and human metapneumovirus. She has conducted numerous adult surveillance and vaccine studies in a variety of settings including ambulatory older adult clinics, nursing homes and senior daycare centers. She has extensive experience in the development and performance of diagnostic and serologic assays for influenza and other respiratory viruses including cell culture, RT-PCR, EIA and neutralization assays. Dr Falsey has been a standing member of the Clinical Studies and Field Research Study Section and has served as an ad hoc reviewer for numerous NIH study section reviews. She is a member of the steering committee for the Global Influenza Initiative, the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the American Virology Society. Dr Falsey has published over 200 peer reviewed articles, reviews, book chapters and abstracts.

Credentials

Specialties

Infectious Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine

Education

1983
MD | Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Post-doctoral Training & Residency

07/01/1988 - 06/30/1991
Fellowship in Infectious Disease at University of Rochester Medical Center

07/01/1987 - 06/30/1988
Fellowship in Infectious Disease at Yale University -New Haven Hospital

07/01/1984 - 06/30/1986
Residency in Internal Medicine at University of Rochester Medical Center

07/01/1983 - 06/30/1984
Internship in Internal Medicine at University of Rochester Medical Center

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Clinical Trials

COVID-19 Vaccine Studies

Lead Researcher: Ann Regina Falsey

URMC is studying several variations of a COVID-19 vaccine. Compensation: $500-$900. Participation Requirements: Age 18+; Have not been infected with COVID-19. To volunteer, take our survey to find out if you qualify: https://redcap.urmc.rochester.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=XHH9MC8RMK

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Publications

Journal Articles

10/15/2020
Korsten K, Adriaenssens N, Coenen S, Butler C, Ravanfar B, Rutter H, Allen J, Falsey A, Pirçon JY, Gruselle O, Pavot V, Vernhes C, Balla-Jhagjhoorsingh S, Öner D, Ispas G, Aerssens J, Shinde V, Verheij T, Bont L, Wildenbeest J, . "Burden of respiratory syncytial virus infection in community-dwelling older adults in Europe (RESCEU): an international prospective cohort study." The European respiratory journal.. 2020 Oct 15; Epub 2020 Oct 15.

10/14/2020
Walsh EE, Frenck RW, Falsey AR, Kitchin N, Absalon J, Gurtman A, Lockhart S, Neuzil K, Mulligan MJ, Bailey R, Swanson KA, Li P, Koury K, Kalina W, Cooper D, Fontes-Garfias C, Shi PY, Türeci Ö, Tompkins KR, Lyke KE, Raabe V, Dormitzer PR, Jansen KU, ?ahin U, Gruber WC. "Safety and Immunogenicity of Two RNA-Based Covid-19 Vaccine Candidates." The New England journal of medicine.. 2020 Oct 14; Epub 2020 Oct 14.

10/8/2020
Beigel JH, Tomashek KM, Dodd LE, Mehta AK, Zingman BS, Kalil AC, Hohmann E, Chu HY, Luetkemeyer A, Kline S, Lopez de Castilla D, Finberg RW, Dierberg K, Tapson V, Hsieh L, Patterson TF, Paredes R, Sweeney DA, Short WR, Touloumi G, Lye DC, Ohmagari N, Oh MD, Ruiz-Palacios GM, Benfield T, Fätkenheuer G, Kortepeter MG, Atmar RL, Creech CB, Lundgren J, Babiker AG, Pett S, Neaton JD, Burgess TH, Bonnett T, Green M, Makowski M, Osinusi A, Nayak S, Lane HC. "Remdesivir for the Treatment of Covid-19 - Final Report." The New England journal of medicine.. 2020 Oct 8; Epub 2020 Oct 08.

Books & Chapters

2019
Chapter Title: Respiratory Viral Infections
Book Title: Genomic and Precision Medicine - Infectious and Inflammatory Disease.
Author List: Falsey AR
Edited By: Tsalik E and Woods C
Published By: Elsevier 2019

2018
Chapter Title: Rhinoviruses
Book Title: International Encyclopedia of Public Health and Infectious Diseases
Author List: Branche AR, Falsey AR
Edited By: Hamer D
Published By: Elsevier 2018

2014
Chapter Title: Human Metapneumovirus
Book Title: Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases, 8th ed
Author List: Falsey AR
Edited By: Mandell GL, Bennett JE and Dolin R
Published By: University of Chicago Press 2014

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