IDIC Team

Dr. Jim Boonyaratanakornkit is an infectious disease specialist and virologist whose research and clinical practice focus on preventing and treating viral infections in the respiratory system, blood, skin, eyes and other areas of the body in people at heightened risk for serious complications, including those who have cancer, are immunocompromised or received a hematopoietic stem cell transplant. In his lab, Dr. Boonyaratanakornkit has leveraged innovative immunologic approaches to study B cell and antibody responses to respiratory viruses.

As medical director of the IDIC, Dr. Boonyaratanakornkit provides day-to-day oversight and leadership, acts as a key liaison with internal and external partners, and collaborates with the IDIC Scientific Advisory Committee to set research priorities.

Dr. Julie McElrath is division director and senior vice president of the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division. Dr. McElrath investigates the complex relationships between HIV and the immune system. Her research has been fundamental to our understanding of the virus that causes AIDS. She also serves as principal investigator and director of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network's Laboratory Program, which is based at Fred Hutch. Dr. McElrath holds the Joel D. Meyers Endowed Chair. 

Dr. McElrath partners with Fred Hutch leadership to drive shared priorities and secure critical resources that support the IDIC. She also serves on the IDIC Scientific Advisory Committee.