The Infectious Diseases Society of America recognized Asher Schranz, MD, MPH, and Ross Boyce, MD, MSc, in this year’s class of Fellows of IDSA — distinguished clinicians and scientists from across the U.S. and around the world — whose contributions continue to move the field forward.
Fellowship in IDSA (FIDSA) is one of the highest honors in infectious diseases. It recognizes individuals whose careers reflect deep curiosity, scientific excellence and a commitment to compassionate care and health equity.
Schranz is an associate professor of medicine with clinical interests in endovascular infections, viral hepatitis, and HIV. His research is broadly focused on the intersection of infectious diseases and substance use disorders, and how to improve the care of patients hospitalized with severe, injection drug-related infections. He utilizes large datasets to study outcomes following invasive infections – such as infective endocarditis and bone, joint, and spine infections – affecting people who inject drugs, in both North Carolina and the US.
Boyce, an associate professor of medicine and epidemiology, focuses on the spatial and clinical epidemiology of malaria and other vector-borne diseases, particularly in rural, underserved communities. In a landmark randomized, placebo-controlled trial in Uganda, Boyce demonstrated that infants carried in permethrin-treated wraps experienced a significant reduction in clinical malaria incidence compared to controls. Dr. Boyce also leads a multi-disciplinary research collaboration, the Vector-Borne Disease Epidemiology, Ecology, and Response (VEER) Hub, focused on issues of tick- and mosquito-borne diseases endemic to North Carolina.
“The 166 individuals honored this year represent a defining moment for ID as we continue to follow the science in pursuit of the best outcomes for our communities,” said IDSA President Ronald G. Nahass, MD, MHCM, FIDSA. “Receiving the FIDSA designation is the ID profession’s highest honor given to those who have demonstrated that they are true leaders in the field of infectious diseases. These ID physicians and scientists represent the passion and commitment needed to educate leaders around the globe about current and future health threats.”
IDSA Fellows work across settings and disciplines, united by a shared purpose: to reduce the burdens of infectious diseases and build a healthier, more equitable future. Read more.