Leading Infectious Disease Researcher Appointed Inaugural Chief Scientific Officer at Mass Eye and Ear
Michael S. Gilmore, PhD, to spearhead scientific research and innovation strategy for Harvard-affiliated teaching hospital dedicated to eye and ear, nose, throat and head and neck care and research.
Newswise Michael S. Gilmore, PhD, a renowned microbiologist who has led infectious disease efforts at leading research institutions, has been appointed the first Chief Scientific Officer at Mass Eye and Ear, a member hospital of Mass General Brigham, following an extensive search.
Dr. Gilmore will assume the role on May 1, 2021. He has served as Director of the Infectious Disease Institute at Harvard Medical School and Co-director of the Microbial Sciences Initiative of Harvard University, and will continue these roles. Dr. Gilmore is a senior scientist at Mass Eye and Ear and the Sir William Osler Professor of Ophthalmology (Microbiology and Immunobiology) at Harvard Medical School