Matthew Penfold

Matthew Penfold is a current Research Fellow in the Department of Pediatrics at the Uniformed Services University School of Medicine. His work focuses on Vaccine Preventable Diseases, aligning with his fellowship in Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD. A Major in the U.S. Air Force, he contributes to academic and clinical advancements in pediatric infectious disease management and prevention.

• Education:
  • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM, 2015)
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology (Liberty University, 2011)
• Training:
  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship (USUHS/WRNMMC, 2021–Present)
  • Pediatrics Residency (Naval Medical Center-Portsmouth, 2015–2018)

His research emphasizes the development and implementation of vaccines in pediatric populations, addressing preventable diseases through clinical and translational approaches. Affiliated with Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Penfold integrates military medicine with infectious disease pediatrics, contributing to public health strategies within the U.S. Department of Defense.