| Albert Kapikian | |
|---|---|
| Fields | Virology |
| Alma mater | Cornell Medical College |
Dr. Albert Kapikian is an Armenian-American virologist who developed the first licensed vaccine against rotavirus, the most common cause of severe diarrhea in infants.[1] He was awarded the Sabin Gold Medal for his pioneering work on the vaccine.He is the 13th recipient of this recognition,awarded annually by the sabin vaccine institute.[2] He graduated from Cornell Medical College in 1956 and began a career with the National Institutes of Health in 1957. In 1998 he was appointed Deputy Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases where he continues to work on rotavirus vaccines.H e is the head of epidemiology section.