Editor
Immunize.org
John Grabenstein, PhD, is a global vaccinologist, pharmacist, and public-health leader, specializing in adult vaccines, implementation, and vaccine history. He has written more than 300 articles and 11 books. Today, he operates Vaccine Dynamics, a multifaceted consulting firm. He also edits the weekly newsletter of the Immunization Action Coalition (immunize.org).
Dr. Grabenstein is the 2020 Remington Honor Medalist, American pharmacy’s highest honor for distinguished service, primarily as a vaccine advocate. He received his pharmacy degree from Duquesne University, a master’s degree in education from Boston University, then a doctorate in epidemiology at the University of North Carolina. He has experience in over 50 countries and 50 ACIP meetings, and has served on committees advising HHS, DoD, and the Department of Commerce.
As Global Executive Director of Medical Affairs for Merck Vaccines, he led scientific-exchange activities for a global enterprise annually distributing > 180 million doses of 13 vaccines. His advocacy helped strengthen adult immunization programs on six continents.
As a US Army Colonel, Dr. Grabenstein directed DoD vaccination programs for 9 million troops, retirees, and family members across four continents and dozens of ships at sea. He organized “Immunization University” to train clinicians across health disciplines across continents.
In 1996, Dr. Grabenstein wrote the curriculum for "Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery," a CDC-recognized 20-hour course coordinated by APhA that has trained over 360,000 pharmacists.
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