Auteur: Madeleine Rose Oldstone

Michael B.A. Oldstone was head of the Viral-Immunobiology Laboratory at The Scripps Research Institute, devoting his career to understanding viruses, the diseases they cause, and the host’s immune response to control these infections. Part of his work was done in Africa, in Sierra Leone, an Ebola hotspot from 2013-2016. His work led to numerous national and international prizes and election to the National Academy of Science and the National Academy of Medicine. He served on the SAGE executive board of the World Health Organization and as a WHO consultant for the eradication of polio and measles viruses. He is also the author of Viruses, Plagues, and History. Madeleine Rose Oldstone is a graduate of the College of Diplomacy from Seton Hall University and obtained a master’s degree from American University’s School of Public Affairs in Public Policy. Her interests and work are in world health problems, policy, and diplomacy.