Sergio Fanella

Sergio Fanella is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and Child Health at the Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba. He holds cross appointments in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. As a pediatric infectious diseases specialist, he leads the Pediatric ID subspecialty residency training program and directs the Year 1 medical student Infectious Diseases and Therapeutics Block. His research focuses on antimicrobial stewardship, telemedicine applications in pediatric ID, and blastomycosis management.

• Education:
• MD, University of Ottawa (2003)
• Pediatrics Residency, University of Manitoba (2007)
• Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship, University of Manitoba (2008)
• Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene (2009)

Research interests include antimicrobial resistance, vaccine hesitancy, and improving medical education. He collaborates with groups like the Pediatric Investigators Collaborative Network on Infections in Canada (PICNIC) and the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS).

• Affiliations:
• Research Scientist, Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba (CHRIM)

Recipient of multiple teaching awards, including the 2017 Clinical Educator Award and recent nominations for mentorship and innovation in medical education.