The lectureship is dedicated to and honors Dr. Caroline B. Hall, a world-renowned pediatrician, teacher, researcher, and a founding member of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society.

The Hall Clinical and Translational Research Lectureship should highlight innovative clinical and translational research on infectious diseases of children that is performed in either the inpatient or outpatient setting, focused on the epidemiology, diagnosis, management, prevention, and treatment of these infections.

Dr. Hall held the position of Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine at the University of Rochester School of Medicine for over 40 years. She was a legend in pediatric infectious diseases for her groundbreaking and prolific research on RSV, HHV-6 and other respiratory viral pathogens and authored over 500 peer reviewed publications. Her contributions significantly enhanced our understanding of diverse respiratory viral infections and resulted in the development of diagnostic and management guidelines for infections that continue to be important clinical references.

Dr. Hall served as the 5th President of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society and was the society’s Historian. She was a member of the Institute of Medicine and the Royal College of Physicians and received numerous honors including the Distinguished Physician and Distinguished Service Awards from the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, the IDSA John Enders Lectureship, the Pan American Society of Virology Award, and the Robert M. Chanock Lifetime Achievement Award.

PIDS is requesting nominations from the membership for the 2025 Hall Clinical & Translational Research Lectureship awardee. To nominate a candidate, please fill out the form below by Monday, February 3, 2025.