James D. Chappell, MD, PhD
Ph.D.
Vanderbilt University, 1997
M.D.
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 2001
Residency
Pathology Residency-Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Department of Pathology
Fellowships
Post-doctoral Fellowship-Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics
Microbiology Fellowship-Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Department of Pathology
Clinical Interests
Viral diseases, Vaccines, Antivirals, Viral replication
Research Information
Dr. Chappell's scientific interests encompass the biology, pathogenesis, etiology, prevention, and treatment of viral diseases. His current research includes the contemporary pathogen spectrum, microbial genetic features, clinical presentation, and host risk factors associated with acute viral respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses; vaccine effectiveness against these infections; and vaccine responses in diverse populations.