Robert Brunham, MD
Professor
Division of Infectious Diseases
Director
UBC Centre for Disease Control
http://www.cdc.ubc.ca
Executive Director and Scientific Director
BC Centre for Disease Control
phone: 604-707-2409
fax: 604-707-2401
robert.brunham(at)bccdc.ca
Immunology and Epidemiology of Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Dr. Brunham's research focuses on developing a vaccine for Chlamydia trachomatis. Recently, in collaboration with UBC scientists, he pioneered a cutting edge proteomic approach to Chlamydia vaccine development which has generated international interest and financial support from the National Institutes of Health.
Dr. Brunham has received international recognition and awards for his contributions to the field of infectious diseases prevention. He was the 2004 recipient of the prestigious Thomas Parran Award from the American Sexually Transmitted Disease Association for his long and distinguished contributions in research and was the 2005 co-recipient of the CIHR Partnership Award for his co-leadership in the SARS Accelerated Vaccine Initiative.
Education
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Infectious Disease - University of Washington
MD - University of British Columbia