Nancy Cox, influential figure in global influenza research and former CDC leader, passes away at 77 - Top-Institutions - MDSpire

Nancy Cox, influential figure in global influenza research and former CDC leader, passes away at 77

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  • Helen Branswell

  • April 25, 2026

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Top Institutions in Infectious Disease

Brief introduction explaining scope and methodology.

  • #1

    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

    Atlanta, GA

    Key Differentiators

    • Infectious Disease Epidemiology
    • Virology
    • Public Health Surveillance

  • #2

    World Health Organization (WHO) Influenza Program
    World Health Organization (WHO) Influenza Program

    Geneva, Switzerland

    Key Differentiators

    • Global Infectious Disease Surveillance
    • Pandemic Preparedness
    • Vaccine Policy

  • #3

    St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
    St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

    Memphis, TN

    Key Differentiators

    • Virology
    • Influenza Ecology
    • Pediatric Infectious Diseases

  • #4

    University of Michigan
    University of Michigan

    Ann Arbor, MI

    Key Differentiators

    • Epidemiology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Public Health

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Nancy Cox, influential figure in global influenza research and former CDC leader, passes away at 77

  • by Helen Branswell

  • April 25, 2026

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