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Inci Yildirim is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Attending Physician in Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Emory University School of Medicine. She is affiliated with the Center for Pediatric Nanomedicine. Her expertise bridges clinical practice and epidemiological research, with a focus on vaccine-preventable diseases and infectious disease management in pediatric populations.
Education:
- PhD in Public Health, Boston University School of Public Health (in progress)
- MSc in Epidemiology, Hacettepe University
- MD, Hacettepe University
Research Interests: Dr. Yildirim’s work centers on the epidemiology of pneumococcal infections and evaluates cost-effectiveness of tuberculosis screening strategies. She also investigates broader vaccine-preventable disease dynamics in pediatric populations.
Awards:
- 2015 Massachusetts Infectious Disease Society’s Maxwell Finland Award for Excellence in Research
- 2015 Edward H. Kass Award for Clinical Excellence During Fellowship
Professional Background: Completed Pediatrics residency at Yale University, followed by infectious diseases fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical Center. Combines clinical expertise with public health research to address infectious disease challenges in children.
Labs/Teams: Active member of the Center for Pediatric Nanomedicine, advancing translational research in pediatric infectious diseases.
