Trusted Facts and Expert Analysis
Amidst increasing misinformation and mistrust of vaccines, and new threats to the availability and reliability of governmental information, the Expert Vaccine Analysis Team (EVAT) provides facts and rapid analysis on emerging vaccine and outbreak issues to journalists, science writers, and public health communicators.
Our Work
Expert Briefings
Timely, evidence-based expert briefings that synthesize the latest scientific and policy developments on vaccines and immunization.
Media Outreach
Proactive media outreach from trusted experts, providing rapid analysis, and clear, science-based perspectives to journalists covering vaccines and immunization policy.
Collaborative Action
Coordination and collaboration to align evidence-based messaging, share expertise, and amplify credible, science-driven perspectives on vaccines.
Recent Coverage
The Washington Post (January 7, 2026)
The Atlantic (December 18, 2025)
CIDRAP (December 5, 2025)
Meet the Experts
EVAT Chair
Former FDA Chief Scientist, infectious disease physician
EVAT Member
Former Director of FDA’s Office of Vaccines Research and Review, CEO of Biologics Consulting
EVAT Co-Chair
Former Merck Vaccines medical affairs executive, former US Army immunization program director
EVAT Member
Former NYC and NY State Health Commissioner, Harvard health rights professor