Liana Clark
About Liana Clark
Liana Clark is a pediatrician and the Global Medical Product Lead for PPH Booster Vaccines, with a focus on pertussis (whooping cough) vaccines.
Global Medical Product Lead, PPH Booster Vaccines
Liana Clark holds the position of Global Medical Product Lead, specializing in PPH Booster Vaccines. Her role focuses on overseeing and advancing the development and implementation of booster vaccines for pertussis, also known as whooping cough. Under her leadership, strategies are designed to improve vaccine coverage and effectiveness, aiming to reduce the incidence and severity of pertussis globally.
Pediatrician Role
Liana Clark is a practicing pediatrician, with extensive experience in treating children from infancy through adolescence. Her medical practice is centered on providing comprehensive care, from routine check-ups to managing complex health issues in young patients. As a pediatrician, her expertise is crucial to her work on pertussis vaccines, as it gives her direct insight into the challenges faced by children suffering from this disease.
Focus on Pertussis Booster Vaccines
Liana Clark has a specific focus on booster vaccines for pertussis. This respiratory disease can be particularly severe for infants and young children, and her work aims to enhance the immunity provided by these vaccines. By concentrating on the development and distribution of effective booster vaccines, she seeks to mitigate the spread of pertussis and protect vulnerable populations.
Impact of Seeing Infants Struggle with Pertussis
Liana Clark's experiences with young infants in intensive care units struggling to breathe due to pertussis have had a lasting impact on her. These encounters have fueled her dedication to improving booster vaccinations against whooping cough, emphasizing their importance in preventing such severe cases. Her firsthand knowledge of the distress caused by pertussis infections drives her commitment to her work in vaccine development.