Nathan Wolfe

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American virologist

Nathan Wolfe

Born	Birth date -1st March 1966
Birth place	Detroit, Michigan, United States
Nationality	American
Known for	Virus epidemiology, pandemic preparedness

Nathan Wolfe (born August 24, 1970) is an American virologist known for his work in virus epidemiology and pandemic preparedness. He is the founder of Metabiota and Global Viral, organizations focused on tracking and predicting the spread of infectious diseases.

Early Life and Education

Nathan Wolfe was born in Detroit, Michigan. He completed his undergraduate studies at Stanford University, where he earned a degree in Biology. He then pursued a Ph.D. in Immunology and Infectious Diseases at Harvard University.

Career

Wolfe began his career as a professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, where he focused on the study of HIV and other retroviruses. He later moved to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he continued his research on zoonotic diseases—those that can be transmitted from animals to humans.

In 2008, Wolfe founded Global Viral, a non-profit organization dedicated to the study of infectious diseases and their transmission. He later founded Metabiota, a company that provides data analytics for epidemic risk.

Research and Contributions

Wolfe's research has significantly contributed to the understanding of how viruses spread from animals to humans. He has conducted extensive fieldwork in Africa, where he studied the transmission of HIV and other zoonotic viruses. His work has been instrumental in identifying new pathogens and understanding the factors that contribute to pandemics.

Publications and Media

Nathan Wolfe is the author of the book The Viral Storm: The Dawn of a New Pandemic Age, which discusses the threat of emerging infectious diseases and the importance of global preparedness. He has also been featured in various media outlets and has given numerous talks on the subject of pandemic preparedness.

Awards and Recognition

Wolfe has received several awards for his contributions to virology and public health. He has been recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and has been listed among the Time 100 most influential people in the world.

Personal Life

Nathan Wolfe resides in San Francisco, California. He continues to be actively involved in research and public health initiatives aimed at preventing the spread of infectious diseases.

See Also

• Virology
• Pandemic
• Zoonosis
• Epidemiology
• Metabiota
• Global Viral