Frederick Hecht

Frederick Hecht, MD, is a Professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), specializing in Internal Medicine and clinical research. He serves as Director of Research at the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, leading a globally recognized research program focused on integrative medicine methodologies, particularly mindfulness-based interventions. His work bridges HIV/AIDS research and chronic disease management, emphasizing non-pharmacological approaches for conditions like diabetes, obesity, and mental health issues. He has pioneered studies on HIV viral dynamics and post-treatment control, alongside innovative research designs for evaluating lifestyle interventions.

Dr. Hecht holds advanced training in clinical epidemiology and has authored over 300 publications. His leadership roles include Board Chair of the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health. With 12 NIH K awardees mentored and over 30 grants secured (19 NIH-funded), he has directed three Program Project grants. His research integrates factorial trials and Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trials (SMARTs) to enhance intervention rigor.

Key areas of focus include HIV reservoir dynamics, mindfulness in chronic pain management, and wearable device data for health monitoring. He chairs the TRIM fellowship program, fostering the next generation of integrative medicine researchers. His work emphasizes translational research, bridging basic science and clinical practice to address pressing public health challenges.