Dr. Peter Hotez

Dr. Peter Hotez is an American physician and scientist known for his work in public health and tropical medicine. He is a prominent advocate for vaccines and has focused on combating infectious diseases, particularly those affecting marginalized communities. As a professor and director of the Texas Children’s Hospital Center for Vaccine Development, he has developed vaccines for diseases like hookworm and dengue fever. Dr. Hotez is also a public voice on vaccine misinformation and the importance of vaccination in preventing outbreaks, especially during global health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.