Aubree Gordon Results

National biodefense leaders call for coordination and stable public health support

University of Michigan hosted the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense for campus discussions on strengthening US preparedness for biological threats. Leaders highlighted the need for sustained federal leadership, stable research funding, and bipartisan action. Speakers urged One Health coordination, clearer public communication, and updated biodefense strategy to protect supply chains and counter outbreaks.

Building a better vaccine: Study IDs expanded, role of flu antibodies in preventing transmission

Findings suggest future vaccines use natural antibodies to target both infection and spread

Today’s influenza vaccines primarily prevent infection in individuals, but new research led by the University of Michigan and the Institut Pasteur suggests that incorporating antibodies generated after infection could lead to more powerful vaccines by also reducing person-to-person transmission.

University of Michigan receives $6.7M grant to study flu immunity in children

Aubree Gordon, professor of Epidemiology and Global Public Health, has been awarded a $6.7 million five-year grant to advance her innovative research into influenza immunity development among children.

How to make the most of your at-home COVID test

Aubree Gordon quoted in the New York Times

Here’s what you need to know about when to take a test for accurate results, and how to get kits for free.

COVID-19 public health emergency ends, but research, lessons go on

Researchers from the University of Michigan School of Public Health discuss the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.

Why Are Lots of Kids Likely to Be Sick This Holiday Season?

Aubree Gordon co-authors op-ed in the New York Times

In this New York Times opinion article, Aubree Gordon, associate professor of Epidemiology, discusses the respiratory viruses we'll likely see this winter.