Journal of Antivirals & Antiretrovirals
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Paul A. Rota

Biography

Paul A. Rota is a Microbiologist at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Received PhD in Microbiology during 1980 – 1985 from Michigan State University.Completed BA IN Microbiology from Rutgers University during 1977 – 1980.Completed schooling from Michigan State University,Lansing, Michigan Area and from Rutgers University-New Brunswick,Greater New York City Area.Dr. Rota is the Lead Scientist for the Measles Team, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Herpes Viruses Laboratory Branch, Division of Viral Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA. 

Research Interest

Dr. Rota has been working in the Measles Laboratory since 1991. His major responsibility is to support laboratory based surveillance for measles and mumps on a global scale. The Measles Team provides technical support to the WHO Global Measles and Rubella Laboratory Network as well as state and local public health laboratories in the United States. This support includes reference diagnostic testing and genotype analysis, development of new diagnostic assays, provision of validated kits, reagents and controls, facilitating laboratory training exercises and workshops, providing training to support molecular epidemiologic studies, and development of quality control programs. Research projects include development of methods to improve measles vaccines and diagnostic tests.

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