MARTIN J. BLASER, MD Henry Rutgers Chair of the Human Microbiome at Rutgers University Professor of Medicine and Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Director of the Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine
A physician and microbiologist, Dr. Blaser’s work for more than 30 years focused on Campylobacter species and Helicobacter pylori, which are model systems for understanding the interactions of residential bacteria with their hosts. For the last 20
years, Dr. Blaser has studied the relationship of the human microbiome with health and important diseases including asthma, obesity, diabetes, and cancer. He currently serves as chair of the Presidential Advisory Council for Combating Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria. Prior leadership appointments include chair of the National Cancer Institute Board of Scientific Counselors, chair of the NIH Advisory Board for Clinical Research, and president of Infectious Diseases Society of America. Dr. Blaser holds 28 U.S. patents and has authored more than 600 original articles. His book, Missing Microbes, which targets general audiences, has been translated into 20 languages. His many honors and accolades include the Oswald Avery Award, Alexander Fleming Award, and Robert Koch Award.
MANUEL (MANNY) JIMÉNEZ, MD, MS, FAAP Assistant Professor, Pediatrics & Family Medicine and Community Health Director, Developmental and Behavioral
Pediatrics Education, Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Dr. Jiménez is a developmental and behavioral pediatrician whose work focuses on promoting optimal developmental outcomes for vulnerable children and making the health system more responsive to their needs. Dr. Jiménez uses quantitative, qualitative, and community-based participatory research methods to ask policy-relevant research questions as well as propose and test sustainable solutions to real-world problems
impacting children and their families. In all stages of his work, he partners with key stakeholders, including parents, community leaders, health professionals, and policymakers. Dr. Jiménez serves as the physician champion for Help Me Grow-NJ. He also served on the American Academy of Pediatrics Bright Futures Early Childhood Expert Panel. Dr. Jiménez earned his bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University and his medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, where he co- founded the Promise Clinic, a student run clinic developed in partnership with Elijah’s Promise Soup Kitchen.
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