Daniel Payne

Background

About Daniel Payne

Highly collaborative leader in infectious diseases prevention and scientific research at the US CDC • Nearly 20 years of federal experience as an epidemiologist developing and managing innovative public health and surveillance programs • Demonstrated talent in sustaining research partnerships with academic medical institutions, state health departments, federal agencies, and international partners • Sought by CDC leadership to lead critical vaccine effectiveness teams for Covid-19 and mpox emergency responses; development of research portfolios, oversight of units conducting complex studies with partners, and communications with CDC leadership, the White House, public health partners, and the public • Focal epidemiologic expertise includes enteric and respiratory infection prevention and immunity, pediatric vaccine performance, and emerging disease risk assessment • Co-author of >160 peer-reviewed, scientific publications • Proficient in building and supervising highly functioning teams and overseeing surveillance programs (responsible for over $150 million distributed to external partners to date).