Dr. David J. Weber Announced as 2025 President of SHEA Board of Trustees
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In 2025, David J. Weber, MD, MPH, an acclaimed leader in infection prevention and healthcare epidemiology, will begin his term as President of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) board of trustees. Dr. Weber, who currently holds multiple positions at the UNC Gillings School and UNC Medical Center, is an advocate for evidence-based solutions to tackle infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance. His presidency will focus on addressing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, preparing for future disease outbreaks, and advancing antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.
David J. Weber, MD, MPH to Lead as SHEA 2025 President
On January 1, 2025, the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) will welcome David J. Weber, MD, MPH as the new board of trustees President. Renowned for his work in infection prevention and healthcare epidemiology, Dr. Weber will succeed Dr. Tom Talbot, furthering SHEA’s mission to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) around the globe.
David Jay Weber
Currently, Dr. Weber is the Charles Addison and Elizabeth Ann Sanders Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics, Professor of Epidemiology at the UNC Gillings School, Associate Chief Medical Officer at the UNC Medical Center, and Medical Director at the Department of Infection Prevention. His leadership has fostered significant advancements in HAIs science and prevention.
Dr. Weber is a dedicated advocate for evidence-based strategies to fight infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance. Commenting on his new role, Dr. Weber said, “I’m honored to assume this leadership role at SHEA. As we face evolving challenges in infection prevention and public health, I’m eager to collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to realize SHEA’s vision of safe healthcare for everyone.”
His presidency aligns with a critical time in infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship. The healthcare sector continues to grapple with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, anticipation of future disease outbreaks, and advancement of antimicrobial stewardship initiatives. Dr. Weber’s commitment to innovation and collaboration will bolster SHEA’s efforts to shape policies, amplify education, and foster partnerships.
About SHEA
The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) is dedicated to advancing healthcare epidemiology and infection prevention. Established in 1980, SHEA encourages education, research, and advocacy to improve patient care and safety. Learn more at www.shea-online.org.
For further inquiries, reach out to the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health communications team at sphcomm@unc.edu.
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