Alpana Waghmare

Dr. Alpana Waghmare is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Washington and Principal Investigator at Seattle Children's Research Institute. Her translational research focuses on respiratory viral infections in immunocompromised populations.

Clinical expertise encompasses pediatric infectious diseases with specialization in transplant/cancer patients. Research investigates human rhinovirus pathogenesis, severity biomarkers, and therapeutic development for vulnerable populations.

COVID-19 projects examine infection outcomes in cancer patients, immune responses in children with inflammatory syndromes, and vaccine prioritization strategies. Leads clinical trials for novel antiviral therapies.