World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Immunology

D-Index
105
Citations
41156
World Ranking
591
National Ranking
350

Medicine

D-Index
105
Citations
41355
World Ranking
6763
National Ranking
3569

Overview

Anna Wald is affiliated with the University of Washington in the United States. Their research primarily spans the field of Medicine with a specialized focus on Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Immunology, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, and Obstetrics and Gynecology.

The scientist's work covers several major topics, including:

  • SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
  • COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
  • Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
  • Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research
  • COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
  • Reproductive tract infections research
  • SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing

Notable recent papers featuring Anna Wald include:

  • Rapid decline in vaccine-boosted neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant, 2022, Cell Reports Medicine
  • Hydroxychloroquine as Postexposure Prophylaxis to Prevent Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection, 2020, Annals of Internal Medicine
  • Trajectory of Viral RNA Load Among Persons With Incident SARS-CoV-2 G614 Infection (Wuhan Strain) in Association With COVID-19 Symptom Onset and Severity, 2022, JAMA Network Open
  • Clinical, laboratory, and temporal predictors of neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 among COVID-19 convalescent plasma donor candidates, 2020, Journal of Clinical Investigation
  • Hydroxychloroquine with or without azithromycin for treatment of early SARS-CoV-2 infection among high-risk outpatient adults: A randomized clinical trial, 2021, EClinicalMedicine

The scientist frequently collaborates with several coauthors, including:

  • Christine Johnston (41 publications)
  • Stacy Selke (32 publications)
  • Alexander L. Greninger (31 publications)
  • David M. Koelle (31 publications)
  • Helen Y. Chu (21 publications)

Anna Wald has contributed to numerous publications across various venues, with multiple papers appearing in:

  • Journal watch (34 publications)
  • bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) (15 publications)
  • Open Forum Infectious Diseases (11 publications)
  • The Journal of Infectious Diseases (7 publications)
  • Clinical Infectious Diseases (5 publications)

Best Publications

  • Epidemiology and Outcome of Mould Infections in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipients

    Kieren A. Marr;Rachel A. Carter;Fulvio Crippa;Anna Wald;Anna Wald

  • Effect of serologic status and cesarean delivery on transmission rates of herpes simplex virus from mother to infant

    Zane A. Brown;Anna Wald;R. Ashley Morrow;Stacy Selke

  • Epidemiology of Aspergillus Infections in a Large Cohort of Patients Undergoing Bone Marrow Transplantation

    Anna Wald;Wendy Leisenring;Jo Anne Van Burik;Raleigh A. Bowden

  • Once-Daily Valacyclovir to Reduce the Risk of Transmission of Genital Herpes

    Lawrence Corey;Anna Wald;Raj Patel;Stephen L. Sacks

  • Risk of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection in Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2–Seropositive Persons: A Meta-analysis

    Anna Wald;Katherine Link

  • Reactivation of Genital Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 Infection in Asymptomatic Seropositive Persons

    Anna Wald;Judith Zeh;Stacy Selke;Terri Warren

  • The effects of herpes simplex virus-2 on HIV-1 acquisition and transmission: A review of two overlapping epidemics

    Lawrence Corey;Anna Wald;Connie L. Celum;Thomas C. Quinn

  • Virologic characteristics of subclinical and symptomatic genital herpes infections.

    Anna Wald;Judith Zeh;Stacy Selke;Rhoda L. Ashley

  • Acyclovir and transmission of HIV-1 from persons infected with HIV-1 and HSV-2.

    C. Celum;A. Wald;A. Wald;J.R. Lingappa;A.S. Magaret;A.S. Magaret

  • Mucosal shedding of human herpesvirus 8 in men.

    John Pauk;Meei Li Huang;Scott J. Brodie;Anna Wald

  • Efficacy Results of a Trial of a Herpes Simplex Vaccine

    Robert B. Belshe;Peter A. Leone;David I. Bernstein;Anna Wald

  • Maternal and Neonatal Herpes Simplex Virus Infections

    L. Corey;A. Wald

  • A population-based study of primary human herpesvirus 6 infection.

    Danielle M. Zerr;Amalia S. Meier;Stacy S. Selke;Lisa M. Frenkel

  • Effect of aciclovir on HIV-1 acquisition in herpes simplex virus 2 seropositive women and men who have sex with men: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

    Connie Celum;Anna Wald;James Hughes;Jorge Sanchez

  • Frequent genital herpes simplex virus 2 shedding in immunocompetent women. Effect of acyclovir treatment.

    Anna Wald;Lawrence Corey;Richard Cone;Ann Hobson

  • Effect of condoms on reducing the transmission of herpes simplex virus type 2 from men to women.

    Anna Wald;Andria G. M. Langenberg;Katherine Link;Allen E. Izu

  • Persistence of HIV-1 receptor–positive cells after HSV-2 reactivation is a potential mechanism for increased HIV-1 acquisition

    Jia Zhu;Florian Hladik;Florian Hladik;Amanda Woodward;Amanda Woodward;Alexis Klock;Alexis Klock

  • Determinants of Per-Coital-Act HIV-1 Infectivity Among African HIV-1–Serodiscordant Couples

    James P. Hughes;Jared M. Baeten;Jairam R. Lingappa;Amalia S. Magaret

  • Genital HIV-1 RNA Predicts Risk of Heterosexual HIV-1 Transmission

    Jared M. Baeten;Erin Kahle;Jairam R. Lingappa;Robert W. Coombs

  • Virus-specific CD8+ T cells accumulate near sensory nerve endings in genital skin during subclinical HSV-2 reactivation.

    Jia-Jia Zhu;David M. Koelle;Jianhong Cao;Julio Vazquez

  • Genital herpes

    Unknown

Frequent Co-Authors

Lawrence Corey
Lawrence Corey Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Amalia Magaret
Amalia Magaret University of Washington
David M. Koelle
David M. Koelle University of Washington
Connie Celum
Connie Celum University of Washington
Meei Li Huang
Meei Li Huang University of Washington
Joshua T. Schiffer
Joshua T. Schiffer Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Jared M. Baeten
Jared M. Baeten University of Washington
Keith R. Jerome
Keith R. Jerome Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
James P. Hughes
James P. Hughes University of Washington
Kenneth H. Fife
Kenneth H. Fife Indiana University

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

For those interested in studying Immunology in the USA, exploring related online degrees can open up diverse career pathways in healthcare and research. Many students complement their immunology knowledge with nursing credentials, which are highly valued in clinical and laboratory settings.

Programs like the easiest accelerated nursing programs are ideal for individuals seeking a fast track into the nursing field. These programs often have streamlined admission processes, enabling quicker transitions from study to practical application.

Alternatively, those looking to become Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) can benefit from lpn programs with easiest admission requirements, which offer accessible entry points into nursing careers while building foundational healthcare skills relevant to immunology.

Advancing further, students may consider nurse practitioner programs with easy admission. These degree options prepare healthcare professionals for higher responsibilities, including diagnosing and managing patient care, which complements immunology expertise.

Specializing in mental health nursing is another promising route. The best pmhnp programs provide superior clinical placements, ensuring hands-on experience while focusing on psychiatric and mental health nursing practices closely linked to immunological health.

Best Scientists Citing Anna Wald

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles