The Center for Childhood Infections and Vaccines (CCIV) stands as a powerful catalyst for progress in children's health. CCIV unites researchers, physicians, and clinicians at the forefront of innovation in vaccine development and testing, as well as in critical fields like microbiology, virology, immunology, artificial intelligence/machine learning, pre-clinical studies, and clinical trials. By synergizing the strengths of Emory University—including the Emory Vaccine Center and the Center for Excellence in Influenza Research and Response—with other leading institutions across Georgia, CCIV is accelerating significant breakthroughs in understanding and combating emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. Our collaborative power directly fuels the creation and rigorous evaluation of next-generation vaccines and deepens our knowledge of immune responses in children, demonstrably shaping a healthier and more secure future for generations to come.
CCIV has five integrative focus areas that are designed to build new collaborations, leading to sustainable research programs, new grant opportunities and important discoveries.

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Monday Seminar Series
Join us for the CCIV Monday Seminars Series. CCIV Weekly Seminar Spring 2025 Schedule.
Seminars are on Mondays from 1-2pm. For access to the Zoom link, go to the Calendar or contact Kevin Silva.
CCIV COVID-19 Research and Events
Our members are doing tremendous work to advance understanding of the coronavirus and move us closer to a vaccine or cure. Take a look at our current research efforts on the COVID Force page and the "In the News" section below.
Kudos to Jens Wrammert and others for their work to develop a COVID-19 serologic test! Learn more here.
Find more funding opportunities for COVID-19.
CCIV Members in the News!
Evan Anderson
May 7, 2020
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Vast changes may be needed so children don’t spread COVID-19
May 4, 2020
ABC 7 - TheDenverChannel.com: Emory University in phase 1 of human clinical trials for SARS-CoV-2 vaccine
May 1, 2020
Atlanta Magazine: Emory University helps test the nation’s first potential COVID-19 vaccine and possible treatments
April 29, 2020
CNN Health: The Race for a Vaccine: Dr. Sanjay Gupta's coronavirus podcast for April 29
Andi Shane
May 28, 2020
WABE: Doctors Report A New Condition In Kids With A Possible Link To COVID-19
May 26, 2020
WSB-TV2, Atlanta: New form of COVID-19 treatment drug could be used to help children
Jens Wrammert
May 21, 2020
WXIA-TV 11 Alive, Atlanta: Emory makes major breakthrough in understanding COVID-19 antibodies - and testing for them
Futurity: Research News: COVID-19 patient antibodies may clarify immunity
May 20, 2020
WSB-TV2, Atlanta: Emory researchers locate antibodies that could neutralize COVID-19