Timothy F. Murphy

Biography

Timothy F. Murphy Research in my laboratory focuses on nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae and Moraxella catarrhalis, important pathogens in otitis media and lower respiratory tract infections in adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A goal of work is to develop vaccine to prevent these infections. To that end, outer membrane proteins have been identified and are being evaluated as potential vaccine antigens. A COPD Study Clinic supported by a grant from the Department of Veteran Affairs has been running continuously since 1994. This prospective study follows adults with COPD during monthly clinic visits during which sputum and serum samples are collected. Education and Training: Fellowship, Infectious Diseases, Tufts University (1981); Residency, Medicine, New York Hospital Cornell Medical Center (1979); MD, Tufts University (1976).

Research Interest

Infectious Disease