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Overview

John W. Ward is affiliated with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States. Their research intersects significant areas of medicine and materials science, with a particular focus on materials chemistry and epidemiology.

The scientist has contributed extensively to subfields that include hepatology, organic chemistry, and inorganic chemistry, reflecting a broad interdisciplinary approach. Their work frequently addresses key topics such as Hepatitis B Virus Studies, Crystallization and Solubility Studies, and X-ray Diffraction in Crystallography. Additionally, they explore Hepatitis C virus research, applications of covalent organic frameworks, liver disease diagnosis and treatment, and the synthesis and applications of metal-organic frameworks.

John W. Ward's publication record demonstrates a presence in multiple recognized scientific venues. Frequent publication sources include:

  • The Cambridge Structural Database
  • The Lancet. Gastroenterology & Hepatology
  • Journal of the American Chemical Society
  • Journal of Hepatology
  • Angewandte Chemie International Edition

Recent papers authored or coauthored by the scientist illustrate ongoing contributions to materials chemistry and synthetic approaches in organic frameworks. Notable recent publications include:

  • "Accelerated Synthesis and Discovery of Covalent Organic Framework Photocatalysts for Hydrogen Peroxide Production," 2022, Journal of the American Chemical Society
  • "Synthesis of Stable Thiazole-Linked Covalent Organic Frameworks via a Multicomponent Reaction," 2020, Journal of the American Chemical Society
  • "Using sound to synthesize covalent organic frameworks in water," 2022, Nature Synthesis
  • "A Cubic 3D Covalent Organic Framework with nbo Topology," 2021, Journal of the American Chemical Society
  • "Autonomous mobile robots for exploratory synthetic chemistry," 2024, Nature

Collaborations form an important part of their research activities. The most frequent co-authors include:

  • Jonathan Clayden
  • Andrew I. Cooper
  • Lindsey Hiebert
  • Linjiang Chen
  • Makenzie J. Millward

Best Publications

  • 1993 Revised Classification System for HIV Infection and Expanded Surveillance Case Definition for AIDS Among Adolescents and Adults

    Kenneth G. Castro;John W. Ward;Laurence Slutsker;James W. Buehler

  • A comprehensive immunization strategy to eliminate transmission of hepatitis B virus infection in the United States: recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Part II: immunization of adults.

    Eric E Mast;Cindy M Weinbaum;Anthony E Fiore;Miriam J Alter

  • Excluding pulmonary embolism at the bedside without diagnostic imaging: management of patients with suspected pulmonary embolism presenting to the emergency department by using a simple clinical model and d-dimer.

    Philip S. Wells;David R. Anderson;Marc Rodger;Ian Stiell

  • Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer, 1975-2012, featuring the increasing incidence of liver cancer.

    A. Blythe Ryerson;Christie R. Eheman;Sean F. Altekruse;John W. Ward

  • Recommendations for identification and public health management of persons with chronic hepatitis B virus infection.

    Cindy M Weinbaum;Ian Williams;Eric E Mast;Susan A Wang

  • Investigation of bioterrorism-related anthrax, United States, 2001: epidemiologic findings.

    Daniel B. Jernigan;Pratima L. Raghunathan;Beth P Bell;Ross J. Brechner

  • Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection in the United States, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2003 to 2010

    Maxine M. Denniston;Ruth B. Jiles;Jan Drobeniuc;R. Monina Klevens

  • Prevention of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in the United States: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices

    Sarah F. Schillie;Claudia Vellozzi;Arthur Reingold;Aaron M. Harris

  • Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) by Blood Transfusions Screened as Negative for HIV Antibody

    Ward Jw;Holmberg Sd;Allen;Cohn Dl

  • USPHS/IDSA guidelines for the prevention of opportunistic infections in persons infected with human immunodeficiency virus

    David Lanier;Neil Schram;Ellen Cooper;Kenneth A. Freedberg

  • Epidemiology of Anemia in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-Infected Persons: Results From the Multistate Adult and Adolescent Spectrum of HIV Disease Surveillance Project

    Patrick S. Sullivan;Debra L. Hanson;Susan Y. Chu;Jeffrey L. Jones

  • Emerging Epidemic of Hepatitis C Virus Infections Among Young Nonurban Persons Who Inject Drugs in the United States, 2006–2012

    Anil G. Suryaprasad;Jianglan Z. White;Fujie Xu;Beth-Ann Eichler

  • Accelerating the elimination of viral hepatitis: a Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology Commission

    Graham S Cooke;Isabelle Andrieux-Meyer;Tanya L Applegate;Rifat Atun

  • Estimating Prevalence of Hepatitis C Virus Infection in the United States, 2013-2016

    Megan G. Hofmeister;Elizabeth M. Rosenthal;Laurie K. Barker;Eli S. Rosenberg

  • County-Level Vulnerability Assessment for Rapid Dissemination of HIV or HCV Infections Among Persons Who Inject Drugs, United States.

    Michelle M. Van Handel;Charles E. Rose;Elaine J. Hallisey;Jessica L. Kolling

  • Statistical analysis of the stages of HIV infection using a Markov model

    Longini Im;Clark Ws;Byers Rh;Ward Jw

  • Efficacy of self-monitored blood pressure, with or without telemonitoring, for titration of antihypertensive medication (TASMINH4): an unmasked randomised controlled trial

    Richard J McManus;Jonathan Mant;Marloes Franssen;Alecia Nickless

  • Duration of human immunodeficiency virus infection before detection of antibody.

    C. Robert Horsburgh;Janine Jason;Ira M. Longini;Kenneth H. Mayer

  • Testing for HCV Infection: An Update of Guidance for Clinicians and Laboratorians

    Jane P. Getchell;Kelly E. Wroblewski;Alfred DeMaria;Christine L. Bean

  • TRENDS IN PERINATAL TRANSMISSION OF HIV/AIDS IN THE UNITED STATES

    Mary Lou Lindegren;Robert H. Byers;Pauline Thomas;Susan F. Davis

  • Recommendations for identification and public health management of persons with chronic hepatitis B virus infection

    Cindy M. Weinbaum;Eric E. Mast;John W. Ward

Frequent Co-Authors

Debra L. Hanson
Debra L. Hanson Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Jeffrey L. Jones
Jeffrey L. Jones Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Scott D. Holmberg
Scott D. Holmberg Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
James W. Buehler
James W. Buehler Drexel University
Jonathan E. Kaplan
Jonathan E. Kaplan Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Patrick S. Sullivan
Patrick S. Sullivan Emory University
Harold W. Jaffe
Harold W. Jaffe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Peter Vickerman
Peter Vickerman University of Bristol
Lyle R. Petersen
Lyle R. Petersen Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Gerald Schochetman
Gerald Schochetman Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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