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'''Maria Elena Bottazzi''' is a [[Honduran]]-[[American]] [[microbiologist]] and [[professor]] known for her work in [[vaccine]] development and [[global health]]. She is a prominent figure in the field of [[immunology]] and has made significant contributions to the development of vaccines for neglected tropical diseases.<br />
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== Early life and education ==<br />
Maria Elena Bottazzi was born in [[Honduras]]. She completed her undergraduate studies at the [[National Autonomous University of Honduras]] where she earned a degree in [[microbiology]]. She then pursued her graduate studies at the [[University of Florida]], where she obtained a Ph.D. in [[molecular biology]].<br />
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== Career ==<br />
Bottazzi is currently a professor of [[pediatrics]] and [[molecular virology]] and [[microbiology]] at the [[Baylor College of Medicine]] in [[Houston, Texas]]. She also serves as the Associate Dean of the [[National School of Tropical Medicine]] at Baylor and is the co-director of the [[Texas Children's Hospital]] Center for Vaccine Development.<br />
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== Research and contributions ==<br />
Bottazzi's research focuses on the development of vaccines for neglected tropical diseases such as [[Chagas disease]], [[leishmaniasis]], and [[hookworm infection]]. She has been instrumental in advancing the field of [[vaccine]] development, particularly for diseases that disproportionately affect low-income populations.<br />
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One of her notable contributions is the development of a low-cost, patent-free [[COVID-19]] vaccine, known as [[Corbevax]], which has been made available to countries with limited access to vaccines. This effort has been part of her broader commitment to [[global health]] and [[equity]] in healthcare.<br />
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== Awards and recognition ==<br />
Bottazzi has received numerous awards and honors for her work in [[vaccine]] development and [[global health]]. She is recognized as a leader in the field of [[immunology]] and has been featured in various scientific publications and media outlets.<br />
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== Personal life ==<br />
Bottazzi is an advocate for [[women in science]] and actively mentors young scientists, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. She is also involved in various initiatives aimed at promoting [[science education]] and [[public health]] awareness.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[Vaccine]]<br />
* [[Immunology]]<br />
* [[Global health]]<br />
* [[Neglected tropical diseases]]<br />
* [[COVID-19 vaccine]]<br />
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