José F. Cordero
Dr. José F. Cordero | |
|---|---|
| Born | Puerto Rican |
| Occupation(s) | Pediatrician, Epidemiologist and Teratologist |
| Spouse | Milagros Cordero |
Dr. José F. Cordero is a pediatrician,
Early life and education
Cordero was born in
Career
In November 2020, Cordero was named a volunteer member of the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
After earning his master's degree, Cordero joined the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as an Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) officer. He spent 15 years working with the Birth Defects Branch on children's health and disability issues.[1]
Together with CDC, Cordero initiated a multi-state collaborative study to identify factors that may put children at risk for autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and other developmental disabilities. Cordero was quoted as saying[5]
"We hope this national study will help us learn more about the characteristics of children with ASDs, factors associated with developmental delays, and how genes and the environment may affect child development"
In 1994, Cordero was appointed deputy director of the National Immunization Program, where he made important and long-lasting contributions to one of the nation's most successful public health programs.
Cordero, who worked for 27 years at the CDC and served as an Assistant Surgeon General of the Public Health Service, is the current Director of the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of Georgia's College of Public Health, and former Dean of the Graduate School of Public Health at the University of Puerto Rico. His work has been published in many national and international scientific and medical journals.[1] Cordero is affiliated with the Mount Sinai Medical Center of New York City.[7]
In 2017, Cordero was awarded the Sedgwick Memorial Medal from the American Public Health Association.[2] The "Sedgwick Memorial Medal", is the APHA's highest honor awarded for distinguished service and advancement of public health knowledge and practice.[8][9]
Eradication of Rubella
Rubella (German measles), is a major cause of birth defects that can be prevented through vaccination. Cordero, whose work has been published in many national and international journals, has promoted the eradication of the disease. He has also promoted research to determine the causes of birth defects and developmental disabilities, and has promoted efforts to prevent serious birth defects (such as use of folic acid to prevent spina bifida). He is a strong supporter of programs that promote wellness of persons with disabilities. Cordero served as President of the Teratology Society, a professional research society devoted to the prevention of birth defects.[1]
See also
- List of Puerto Ricans
- Puerto Rican scientists and inventors
References
- ^ a b c d e f g José F. Cordero, MD, MPH Archived 2014-01-04 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b "Cordero Receives APHA's 2017 Sedgwick Memorial Medal -". October 3, 2017.
- ^ "Dr. Jose Cordero, MD - Reviews - Atlanta, GA". www.healthgrades.com.
- ^ "Agency Review Teams". President-Elect Joe Biden. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
- ^ "Echolalia in children, Autism Repeating, echolalia in autism, Speech". www.brighttots.com.
- ^ "National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, CDC - NCBDDD - healthfinder.gov". healthfinder.gov.
- ^ "Dr. Jose F Cordero. Atlanta, GA".
- ^ "Sedgwick Memorial Medal". American Public Health Association. Retrieved 2009-06-11.
- ^ "Sedgwick Memorial Medal, Previous Award Recipients". American Public Health Association. Retrieved 2009-06-11.