The William D. Reynolds Award - 2020: Patricia Emmanuel ’82, M.D.

2020: Patricia Emmanuel ’82, M.D.

In recognition of her lifelong commitment to medical care and fighting infectious diseases, especially on behalf of mothers, children, and youth, Patricia Jacques Emmanuel ’82, M.D. was presented with this award.

Dr. Emmanuel received her B.S. in Biology from Notre Dame in 1982 and her M.D. from the University of Florida in 1986. After completing her residency and fellowship in infectious diseases at the University of South Florida, she joined the faculty, where she has served as the Lewis A. Barness Professor and Chair of the Department of Pediatrics since 2012. Previously she served as USF’s Associate Dean for Clinical Research, and Chief of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Disease.

The focus of Dr. Emmanuel’s clinical and research activities has been HIV infection in infants, children, and pregnant women. She has implemented many treatment and prevention trials, directed an HIV education program in India, and spearheaded the establishment of a youth clinic that provides sex education and preventive services to underserved youth in Tampa. She directs a Zika Infection Referral Center and a clinical trials network that is using technology to help prevent HIV infection.

Dr. Emmanuel has been involved with training medical students and residents and served as Councilor for the Alpha Omega Honor Society from 2007-14. She and her husband, John ’82, have three adult children, including their oldest daughter Jacqueline, a 2012 Notre Dame graduate.

"I am so honored and grateful to receive the William D. Reynolds Award. I was fortunate to have a family that promoted Catholic education and supported my goal to attend the University of Notre Dame. It was a defining time in my life, and I continue to strive to live out the values taught at ND."