"Water-Related Infections in the Hospital"

Speaker:

David J. Weber, M.D., M.P.H.
Charles Addison and Elizabeth Ann Sanders Distinguished Professor of Medicine
Associate Chief Medical Officer, University of North Carolina Medical Center
Medical Director, Department of Infection Prevention, University of North Carolina Medical Center

About David Weber:

Dr. Weber holds a bachelor's degree from Wesleyan University and a medical degree from the University of California, San Diego. He completed residency and fellowship training at Massachusetts General Hospital, and then earned a master's degree in public health at Harvard University School of Public Health.

A major focus of his research is in the science and prevention of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). He has had a long-standing interest in new and emerging infectious diseases, especially zoonotic diseases, biothreat agents, and those capable of causing epidemics and pandemics.

Dr. Weber's specific interest is in preparedness and response for these diseases to mitigate the impact on healthcare facilities including infection prevention and occupational health preparedness. He has also had a long-standing interest in vaccines, especially those that impact healthcare providers.