Kevin B. Messacar

Kevin B. Messacar is a Professor at the University of Colorado Denver - Anschutz Medical Campus within the Department of Pediatrics. His work focuses on pediatric infectious diseases, particularly central nervous system infections like meningitis, encephalitis, and acute flaccid myelitis.

• Specializes in diagnostic test development and evaluation
• Investigates virology and epidemiology of emerging pathogens

Scientific Awards & Honors:

• 2021 Young Investigator Award
• 2017 Gary Way Award for Outstanding Teaching
• Multiple Top Doctor recognitions (2017-2025)

Research Trends: Recent publications emphasize enterovirus D68 dynamics, acute flaccid myelitis, diagnostic stewardship, and post-pandemic viral surveillance. Collaborative work spans NIAID, CDC, and NIH grants.

Scientific Impact: Leads the PREMISE Pilot Study (NIAID) and contributes to BP4 Center (NIH). Research integrates metagenomic sequencing and epidemiological modeling to improve pediatric infectious disease outcomes.