Dr. Iturriza-Gomara is a virologist, with expertise in enteric virus infections, virus evolution, and molecular tools for diagnosing, monitoring, and tracking infections. She shared: “I am full of admiration for the many health workers who work tirelessly to bring relief to millions of disadvantaged people living the poorest and most challenging regions of the world, and without whom interventions such as vaccination campaigns would just not be possible.”

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