Cathy Wilfert, MD

Scientific Director Emerita

Dr. Cathy Wilfert spearheaded EGPAF’s PMTCT programs from their inception, and has been instrumental in encouraging other scientists throughout the world to focus their investigations on pediatric HIV/AIDS. A faculty member at Duke University Medical Center for 38 years, Dr. Wilfert’s national leadership roles have included chairmanship of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control, membership in the Institute of Medicine (IOM), the presidency of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, and membership on the editorial boards of eight professional journals. She also has won numerous awards and special recognitions including the Baylor International Pediatric AIDS Initiative (BIPAI) Leadership Award.