National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
AbbreviationNFID
FoundersRichard J. Duma
John P. Utz
Founded atVirginia
Type501(c)(3) non-profit organization
PurposeEducating the public and medical community about infectious diseases
HeadquartersBethesda, Maryland
President
Joseph A. Bocchini, Jr.
Treasurer
Kevin Rooney
Medical Director
William Schaffner
Websitewww.nfid.org

The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (abbreviated NFID) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public and medical community about infectious diseases. It was established in 1973 and is based in Bethesda, Maryland.[1]

History

The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases originated at the Medical College of Virginia's Infectious Disease Division. In early 1973, several individuals there had the idea of creating a non-governmental organization to raise awareness of, and help develop treatments for, infectious diseases. Later that year, the NFID was created, originally as a non-profit corporation based in Virginia.[2] The original founders of the NFID included John P. Utz[3] and Richard J. Duma,[4] who served as the organization's first and second president, respectively.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "About NFID". National Foundation for Infectious Diseases. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
  2. 1 2 "NFID History". National Foundation for Infectious Diseases. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
  3. ↑ "John P. Utz Leadership Award". National Foundation for Infectious Diseases. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
  4. ↑ "NFID Awards Dinner: May 5, 2015". National Foundation for Infectious Diseases. Retrieved 2019-03-19.


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