This dissertation characterizes B-cell mediated immune responses to RNA viruses of clinical importance. Specifically, I examine the responses to dengue virus (DENV), chik [...]

The COVID-19 pandemic changed a lot about society in a matter of weeks and reminded us all of our precarious position in the world. However, in the months that followed, [...]

In our single-center retrospective study, we aimed to examine the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the management and outcomes of pediatric appendicitis over a six-mon [...]

In this dissertation I explore applications of antibodies and alpaca-derived antibody fragments, known as VHHs, to understand severe acute respiratory associated coronavi [...]

Dry blood spot (DBS) samples can be used to detect severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike protein antibodies and may offer an alternative for [...]

This study analyzes the efficacy of Nirmatrelvir and Ritonavir (NMV-r; Paxlovid) for outpatient treatment of COVID-19 in the pediatric population in the age group 12-18 y [...]

COVID-19 disrupted education and created unprecedented strain on the healthcare system. Educators within healthcare education were doubly impacted. As we emerge from the [...]

COVID-19 impacted education for learners across the nation. To address this urgent issue, within graduate medical education in the field of anesthesiology, an educational [...]

COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, a novel betacoronavirus first linked to a seafood wholesale market in Wuhan, China. Clinical manifestations varies [...]

What are the differences in COVID-19 vaccine knowledge, beliefs and attitudes among Oregon healthcare providers by regions of practice (rural, suburban, urban)? During th [...]