E&PH Responds to COVID-19
E&PH in Action
Herd immunity probably not necessary to end pandemic, experts say
April 8, 2021. "Though herd immunity has been widely touted as the indicator that the pandemic has come to an end, experts at a Wednesday panel said it is more likely that there will be a plateau in infection, with a decrease in prominence over time but continued circulation." Julie Parsonnet, a professor in medicine, epidemiology and population health at Stanford, participated in the expert panel.
Study Outlines Testing Strategies for Safer Air Travel During the Pandemic
March 23, 2021. "Almost 90 percent of infectious travelers could be detected with rapid SARS-CoV-2 tests at the airport, and most imported infections could be prevented with a combination of pre-travel testing and a five-day post-travel quarantine that would only lift with a negative test result, according to a computer simulation by UC San Francisco researchers." The lead author on this study is E&PH Instructor, Mathew Kiang.
Pandemic thrust infection prevention team into the spotlight
March 17, 2021. Throughout the pandemic, Stanford Medicine's infection prevention team has risen to the challenges of COVID-19, ensuring the safety of staff and patients. Yvonne (Bonnie) Maldonado's work co-chairing the Emerging Infectious Diseases committee is mentioned.
A Story One Year in the Telling: the Stanford COVID Modeling Project
March 11, 2021. "The Stanford-CIDE Coronavirus Simulation Model was established in the frightening days when the world was realizing a deadly virus in China would become a pandemic. A look at its accomplishments and projects one year later." E&PH faculty member Jason Andrews is one of the Principal Investigators on this project. Featured projects include the Prisons and Jails Project, which he and Chris LeBoa, recent Epidemiology & Clinical Research MS Graduate, worked on.
Over first year of pandemic, confronting uncertainty with action at Stanford Medicine
March 11, 2021. A look back at Stanford Medicine’s efforts to educate, protect and care for patients and members of the public since the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic a year ago today. E&PH faculty members Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, Yvonne (Bonnie) Maldonado, and Julie Parsonnet are quoted.
Stanford researchers pioneer nanoparticle vaccine for COVID-19
January 28, 2021. E&PH faculty member Yvonne (Bonnie) Maldonado serves on the COVID-19 Western States vaccine review panel. She believes that the nanoparticle vaccine is an exciting opportunity for further research.
Stanford reopening cancelation is safest option, researchers say
January 12, 2021. E&PH faculty members Melissa Bondy, Michelle Odden, and John Ioannidis are among the researchers who weigh in on Stanford's decision to call off the plan to bring freshmen and sophomores to campus for winter quarter.
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E&PH COVID-19 Research
Message from the Chair
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
I want to take this opportunity to express my support, and the support of the faculty, students and staff in the Department of Epidemiology & Population Health (E&PH), during these crazy, fast-paced, and unprecedented times.
As epidemiologists, we spend our lifetimes studying disease and pandemics. It is truly remarkable that the COVID-19 crisis is bringing with it an increased understanding and awareness about what epidemiologists do and who we are. It is a privilege to bear witness to such a pivotal moment in the history of the field, and it is my honor to do so alongside you, my coworkers and allies.
This new E&PH COVID-19 Resource webpage highlights some of the groundbreaking work being done by E&PH community members. From gathering resources for medical testing, to initiating brand new collaborative research initiatives, to going "on the record" with the media, our community is adapting to this new world, and taking significant and meaningful action in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
Warmest regards,
Melissa Bondy, PhD
E&PH Faculty "On the Record"
*In chronological order (from newest to oldest)
*Note: these stories are tracked in real time on our @StanfordEpiNews twitter feed. Follow us to stay abreast of Epi COVID-19 News! Also note, this list is not a comprehensive list of all core faculty media appearances during this period, but rather a showcase of department highlights and key moments in the COVID-19 conversation.
April 15, 2021. Stanford epidemiologist Yvonne Maldonado, MD, comments on the goal of having a vaccine for all age groups starting at 6 months.
Los Angeles Times, ABC News
April 14, 2021. Julie Parsonnet is featured in this story about a Stanford University study that suggests the COVID-19 infection rate in Placer County was 3x higher in March than what was previously confirmed.
ABC News, FOX News
April 14, 2021. Stanford Medicine began running a trial of Pfizer vaccines in children ages 2-5 Wednesday. This is part of a larger, nationwide Pfizer study testing the vaccine in children as young as 6 months old. Yvonne Maldonado is leading the trial.
San Francisco Chronicle
April 13, 2021. "We need to be very open and transparent about the J&J vaccine investigation, and make sure there's no specific link to the vaccine," said Stanford epidemiologist, Yvonne Maldonado, MD.
ABC News
April 12, 2021. "So there's going to be a real tug-of-war here to see who can get vaccinated," Dr. Yvonne Maldonado said. "It is going to be frustrating, believe me, everyone who I've talked to is very frustrated."
ABC News
April 7, 2021. Stanford epidemiologist Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted in this San Francisco Chronicle story, "These hurdles could block California's ambitious reopening timeline."
San Francisco Chronicle
April 2, 2021. Stanford epidemiologist Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted in this article about possible COVID vaccine side effects.
Eat This, Not That!
April 1, 2021. E&PH Chair Melissa Bondy provided her expert opinion on whether Stanford should hold in-person graduation events for the class of 2021 in June following the release of new guidelines for commencement ceremonies.
Stanford Daily
April 1, 2021. How long will your coronavirus vaccination last? Here's what we know about immunity so far. This piece discusses coronavirus immunity and quotes Yvonne Maldonado, MD.
San Francisco Chronicle