Jacqueline Katz

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Jacqueline Katz is a prominent figure in the field of medicine, particularly known for her contributions to influenza research. She currently serves as the Deputy Director of the Influenza Division at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]

Jacqueline Katz was born and raised in Australia. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Melbourne, majoring in microbiology and immunology. She then pursued her doctoral studies at the same university, focusing on the immune response to influenza virus infection in animal models.

Career[edit | edit source]

After completing her PhD, Katz moved to the United States to join the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a postdoctoral fellow in 1992. She was later appointed as the Chief of the Immunology and Pathogenesis Branch in the Influenza Division, where she led a team of scientists in studying the immune response to influenza viruses.

In 2014, Katz was appointed as the Deputy Director of the Influenza Division at the CDC. In this role, she oversees the division's scientific and programmatic activities, which include surveillance, outbreak investigations, and research on influenza viruses.

Contributions to Medicine[edit | edit source]

Katz has made significant contributions to our understanding of influenza viruses. Her research has focused on the immune response to influenza, the development of influenza vaccines, and the epidemiology of influenza. She has published numerous scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals and has been recognized for her work with several awards.

Personal Life[edit | edit source]

Katz is married and has two children. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and traveling.


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