Dr. Mathuram Santosham Receives 2014 Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal Award
WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 29, 2014 – The Sabin Vaccine Institute today will present its annual Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal Award to Dr. Mathuram Santosham for his pioneering role in the prevention of deadly H. influenzae type b (Hib) diseases, including pediatric bacterial meningitis and pneumonia. Dr. Santosham’s leadership in conducting groundbreaking research, vaccine efficacy trials and advocacy to prioritize Hib vaccines spans more than 40 years and has saved millions of children’s lives worldwide.

Statement by the Sabin Vaccine Institute on Dr. Ciro de Quadros’ PAHO Public Health Hero of the Americas Award
Monday, April 28, 2014
Dr. Ciro de Quadros, Sabin Vaccine Institute’s Executive Vice President and Director of Vaccine Advocacy and Education, received the Public Health Hero of the Americas Award on April 25, 2014. The award is the highest honor bestowed by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). It was announced during Sabin’s 20th Anniversary Scientific Symposium, which was held at PAHO headquarters in Washington, DC.
“We are immensely proud of Ciro de Quadros for being recognized as a Public Health Hero of the Americas,” said Ambassador Michael W. Marine, CEO of Sabin Vaccine Institute. “Ciro is one of the giants of global health whose work has benefited millions of lives. From his leadership in polio and smallpox eradication in the Americas and Ethiopia to the pivotal role he has played at Sabin advocating greater vaccine adoption and country ownership for immunization programs, Ciro’s values and collaborative approach serve as clear beacons of how to best tackle some of the world’s greatest health challenges.”
PAHO’s press release, “Ciro de Quadros, pioneer of polio eradication, is honored as a PAHO Public Health Hero of the Americas.”