CMV Action Patron Paul Griffiths Awarded MBE in Kings Birthday Honours
CMV Action is proud to announce that our Patron Paul Griffiths, Emeritus Professor of Virology at University College London, has been awarded an MBE on King Charles III's Birthday Honours List, for his contribution to Virology.
Professor Griffiths spent his professional life in the field of medical virology. He has an international reputation and an unrivalled expertise in the effects of viruses on patients and their families. His book The Stealth Virus, brings medical virology to life and is dedicated to those affected by CMV and those working to eliminate it.
This award recognises his research on CMV, prevention of CMV disease in transplant patients, the development of a new diagnostic test for congenital CMV and raising awareness of CMV infection through CMV Action.“I was surprised and delighted to be notified of the award which showcases the work of the whole research team over many years. I hope it will bring some attention to the problems CMV causes and stimulate interest in developing further the candidate vaccines we have at present” Professor Paul Griffiths, Patron, CMV Action
“We are incredibly proud to congratulate our Patron, Professor Paul Griffiths on receiving an MBE in recognition of his outstanding contributions to virology. HIs dedication and expertise has been pivotal in advancing the understanding and awareness of CMV. We’re honoured to have Professor Griffiths as our Patron and look forward to celebrating this remarkable achievement with him.”
Sarah Dewar, Chair, CMV Action
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