About
Dave Wessner, a Professor of Biology and Public Health at Davidson College, is a virologist with expertise in viral pathogenesis and HIV/AIDS education. His contact details include email dawessner@davidson.edu and phone +1-704-894-2846. Located at Wall 274, he integrates teaching and research within the Biology Department.
- Education: Postdoctoral work in Pathology (Uniformed Services University), PhD in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (Harvard), BA in Biology (Franklin & Marshall College)
Wessner’s research spans infectious disease mechanisms, antiviral compound testing with Chemistry Department collaborators, and community HIV/AIDS outreach. His recent publications analyze:
- Viral pathogenesis trends
- Vaccine policy changes
- Measles resurgence factors
- NIH funding impacts
He actively contributes to Forbes as a Healthcare topic expert, emphasizing empirical evidence in public health decisions. Current work explores cross-disciplinary collaborations and policy-science alignment challenges.
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