Ruth Payne

Dr. Ruth Payne is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Sheffield within the School of Medicine and Population Health and the Department of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. She is also a Consultant Microbiologist with expertise in vaccinology and malaria infection.

• MBChB (University of Sheffield)
• MSc in Tropical Medicine and International Health (London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, 2011)
• PhD (University of Sheffield)

Her research focuses on vaccinology, particularly malaria vaccines and SARS-CoV-2 vaccines, with a strong emphasis on innate immune responses, adjuvant effects, and vaccine regimens. She has contributed significantly to clinical trials on blood-stage malaria vaccines (e.g., RH5) and heterologous vaccination strategies for influenza and COVID-19.

Recent publications highlight her work on vaccine immunogenicity and booster dosing strategies, including studies on delayed booster timing for malaria vaccines, heterologous prime-boost regimens for SARS-CoV-2, and ethical considerations in human challenge studies. Her research often bridges infectious disease control with immunological mechanisms.

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Dr. Payne has not been listed as an advisor to students in the provided materials. She contributes to teaching as Deputy Director of the DTM&H Preparatory Course and leads malaria education within the university's postgraduate programs.