HOUSTON, TX, December 13, 2017 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Wayne Shandera, MD, has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Supported by nearly 40 years of practiced industry experience, Dr. Shandera works as a faculty physician with Baylor College of Medicine, employed in 1978 as an assistant professor. Utilizing his expertise in internal medicine and infectious diseases, he was one of the first medical professionals to raise awareness of HIV. Additionally, he co-authored one of the first medical reports by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
An alumnus of Rice University and Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Shandera holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology, as well as an MD. His professional affiliations include Physicians for Social Responsibility, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American College of Physicians, and the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. A contributor to numerous articles in professional journals, he has been awarded for his work in the field, including the Norton Rose Fulbright Teaching Award through Baylor College of Medicine, and a U.S. Public Health Service Commendation for the Early Investigation of AIDS. In the near future, Dr. Shandera intends to experience the continued growth and success of his career.
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