William Dowling

William Dowling has extensive experience in infectious disease research and vaccine development, currently serving as the Head of the Preclinical Development Group and Non-Clinical Vaccine Development Leader at the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) since January 2020. Prior to this role, William held various positions at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) from March 2012 to January 2020, including Chief of the Research Resources Section and Program Officer. William also worked as a Senior and S&T Manager at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency from October 2006 to March 2012, and briefly as a Senior Principal Scientist at Anteon in 2006. Earlier experience includes a role as a Microbiologist with the US Army from 1999 to 2006 and as a Research Scientist at the US Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) from June 2003 to December 2005. William holds a PhD in Molecular Microbiology from Stony Brook University and a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Lafayette College.