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Pierre Van Damme is a full Professor in Vaccinology at the University of Antwerp’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences since 2000. As founding Director of the Centre for the Evaluation of Vaccination (CEV), a WHO Collaborating Centre, he has led over 500 vaccine trials and pioneered innovative projects like Poliopolis and the new Vaccinopolis facility for human challenge trials. His work spans vaccine development, epidemiology, and public health strategies.
- MD from University of Antwerp (1984)
- Over 35 years in vaccine research
- Authored >550 peer-reviewed papers
Research Interests include:
- Vaccinology
- Infectious disease epidemiology
- Public health policy
- Youth health initiatives
- Medical education
- Immunology
Recent Projects:
- State of Vaccine Confidence in the EU (2018-2022)
- Coalition to Strengthen the HPV Immunisation Community (CHIC) (2022-present)
- Poliopolis (quarantine vaccine trials)
- Vaccinopolis (phase 1-3 vaccine trials facility, launched 2022)
Scientific Awards:
- University of Antwerp Research Award
- Belgian Social Medicine Award ‘Jean Van Beneden’
- Bill Marshall Award (ESPID)
- ACRP European Outstanding Leadership Award
- Paul Harris Fellowship (Rotary)
- Balmis Distinction Award
- AHA Antwerp Innovation Award
- Scientific Communication Award (UAntwerpen)
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