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In 19881987, biologics was reorganized and renamed the FDA Center for Biologics Research and Evaluation (CBER). Dr. Quinnan was named Deputy Director of CBER that same yearin 1988, and from 1990 to 1992 he was Acting CBER Director. Beginning in 1993, Dr. Quinnan was a Professor of Preventive Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and a consultant for NIH and various other companies and organizations.
He is an expert in the immunology and pathogenesis of viral diseases with an emphasis on cell-mediated immunity; herpes viruses; retroviruses; HIV; and vaccine safety. As with so many others featured in the biographies section, Dr. Quinnan also led crucial work pursued by Bureau and Center scientists, such as much of the effort in addressing the AIDS epidemic—particularly with possible vaccines, a robust herpes virus research program, and the first license issued to a genetically engineered vaccine (for hepatitis B).
He has received several awards including a FDA Commendable Service Award in 1979, and many U.S. Public Health Services Citations and Medals.
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