Dr. Anthony R. Mawson

A renowned epidemiologist and advocate whose groundbreaking research with the Autism Justice Foundation and Vaccine Veritas has illuminated vaccines as a potential cause of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Psychology from McGill University (1971), a Master of Arts in Sociology from the University of Essex (1972), and both a Master of Public Health and Doctor of Public Health in Epidemiology from Tulane University.

Dr. Mawson’s career spans academia and public health, beginning as Associate Professor of Sociology and Criminology at Loyola University (1973–1982), where he founded the Preventive Criminology Program. From 1981 to 1992, he served as Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at Louisiana State University Medical Center, later becoming Professor of Public Health at Des Moines University (1999) and Jackson State University (2001), where he secured multimillion-dollar NIH and USDA grants. Since 2011, he has been a Visiting Professor at Jackson State and President of the Chalfont Research Institute, focusing on vaccine-related health outcomes.

His pivotal studies, including a 2017 pilot analysis and a 2020 pediatric study, suggest links between vaccination schedules and autism, with his 2025 Medicaid-based study in Florida reinforcing these findings. As Special Issue Editor for the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, he has advanced discourse on vaccine safety. Dr. Mawson’s collaboration with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who cited his work extensively, underscores his influence in the MAHA movement.

Despite facing professional marginalization, retractions, and ridicule from mainstream institutions, Dr. Mawson’s commitment to Vaccine Veritas and the Autism Justice Foundation has remained steadfast, prioritizing scientific truth over career security. His extensive publications and grantsmanship, including awards for securing over $10 million in funding, highlight his impact. Dr. Mawson continues to champion transparency and justice for autism-affected families.