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

8/20/2020
Walsh EE, Frenck R, 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, Thompkins KR, Lyke KE, Raabe V, Dormitzer PR, Jansen KU, Sahin U, Gruber WC. "RNA-Based COVID-19 Vaccine BNT162b2 Selected for a Pivotal Efficacy Study." . 2020 Aug 20; Epub 2020 Aug 20.

8/12/2020
Mulligan MJ, Lyke KE, Kitchin N, Absalon J, Gurtman A, Lockhart S, Neuzil K, Raabe V, Bailey R, Swanson KA, Li P, Koury K, Kalina W, Cooper D, Fontes-Garfias C, Shi PY, Türeci Ö, Tompkins KR, Walsh EE, Frenck R, Falsey AR, Dormitzer PR, Gruber WC, ?ahin U, Jansen KU. "Phase 1/2 study of COVID-19 RNA vaccine BNT162b1 in adults." Nature.. 2020 Aug 12; Epub 2020 Aug 12.

7/2020
Chen T, Hanna J, Walsh EE, Falsey AR, Laguio-Vila M, Lesho E. "Syncope, Near Syncope, or Nonmechanical Falls as a Presenting Feature of COVID-19." Annals of emergency medicine.. 2020 Jul 0; 76(1):115-117. Epub 2020 May 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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