IVI – International Vaccine Institute [to 7 May 2016]

IVI – International Vaccine Institute [to 7 May 2016]
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IVI Appoints Jee, Youngmee, Hanna Nohynek, and Lee, Kyu Hyung to its Board of Trustees
The International Vaccine Institute (IVI) today announced the appointments of Dr. Jee, Youngmee, Mr. Lee, Kyu Hyung, and Dr. Hanna Nohynek to its Board of Trustees. Dr. Jee’s appointment was effective as of April 5, 2016 while Mr. Lee and Dr. Nohynek will start their term on May 24, 2016.

“Dr. Jee and Dr. Nohynek are well-respected physicians and scientists from South Korea and Finland, while Mr. Lee is a distinguished veteran diplomat from South Korea,” said Dr. Jerome Kim, IVI Director General. “They bring leadership experience from their respective fields of virology, vaccinology, and foreign affairs, and I am pleased that they are joining IVI’s board.”
Dr. Jee, Youngmee is Director General of the Center for Pathology and Immunology at the National Institute of Health, Korea Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (KCDC)…

Mr. Lee, Kyu Hyung is Advisor to the Samsung Economic Research Institute. A career diplomat for more than 35 years, Mr. Lee was the South Korean Ambassador to China, Bangladesh, and Russia…

Dr. Hanna Nohynek is Chief Medical Officer, Team Leader of Vaccine Programme Development at National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) in Finland…

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New Appointments on IVI Management Team
– New Deputy Director General of Government Affairs & Governance, Head of Biostatistics, and Head of Program Management onboard
These new appointments reflect the strategic and organizational changes taking place at IVI since January, 2016. Key hires and appointments have been made over the past few months as part of IVI’s strategic renewal. These individuals bring seniority and experience in vaccine-related research and management to IVI, and they are instrumental in bolstering IVI’s scientific leadership, management and operations.

Dr. Han, Kyung-Taik is the Deputy Director General of IVI’s Government Affairs & Governance Unit as of April 4, 2016. This newly established unit will oversee engagement with the Korean government and other stakeholders in the Republic of Korea (IVI’s host country), and ensure that governance and internal control are in compliance with donor requirements and international accounting standards. As Deputy Director General, Dr. Han will also serve on IVI’s leadership team…

Dr. Julia A. Lynch is the Head of IVI’s Program Management Unit, effective May 6, 2016. This unit will be responsible for project management and grant management…

Dr. Yun Chon is the Head of IVI’s Biostatistics & Data Management Department as of April 1, 2016. This department, under the Development & Delivery Unit, is responsible for biostatistics and data management in support of IVI’s research activities including epidemiologic and clinical studies. The department also provides training and technical support to IVI collaborators and their research activities from middle- and low-income countries….