David Weber, MD, MPH, received the Elaine Larson Distinguished Scientist Award from the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC). The APIC is the leading professional association for infection preventionists with more than 15,000 members. Their mission is to advance the science and practice of infection prevention and control.
The award was established to honor the groundbreaking contributions of Dr. Elaine Larson. Dr. Larson is a luminary in the field of infection prevention. Since the Award was initiated in 2001, it continues to serve as a prestigious recognition within the scientific community, celebrating the exceptional achievements of scholars who have demonstrated significant and sustained contributions to the science of infection prevention and control. Each year, The Elaine Larson Distinguished Scientist Award is bestowed upon an individual who embodies scholarly excellence and leadership that has helped to build the field’s knowledge base and influence clinical practices and public health policies.
Dr. David Jay Weber is the Charles Addison and Elizabeth Ann Sanders Distinguished Professor of Medicine in the UNC Division of Infectious Diseases.