Ryan P. McNamara, PhD

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McNamara, PhD, is a principal investigator and principal research scientist at the Systems Serology Laboratory and Immune Observatory, Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

Articles

Measles: An Old Foe Has Returned

Rodney E. Rohde, PhD, SV/SM/MB(ASCP)CM, FACSc ;Ryan P. McNamara, PhD

March 10th 2025

Texas is experiencing its largest measles outbreak in 30 years and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Epidemic Intelligence Service is providing support there. Here is an overview on testing, disease presentation, and vaccination, as well as commentary on the public health impact of vaccine hesitancy, and the unintended consequences of the immunization program’s success.

Influenza Virus Is Primed for Continual Emergence and Pandemic Potential

Ryan P. McNamara, PhD;Rodney E. Rohde, PhD, SV/SM/MB(ASCP)CM, FACSc

October 11th 2021

The broad host range and natural reassortment of the influenza virus has played an instrumental role in previous pandemics, and the virus is poised for future large-scale outbreaks.