Kelly MacDonald

Kelly MacDonald is a Professor and HE Sellers Research Chair in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Manitoba's Max Rady College of Medicine. She also holds cross appointments in the Department of Medical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases and the Department of Immunology.

• Education:
  • Advanced training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, Toronto Institute of Psychoanalysis (2008–2014)
  • Medical microbiology training, University of Toronto (1994)
  • Research Fellowship, Medical Research Council of Canada (1992–1993)
  • Infectious diseases fellowship, University of Manitoba (1990–1992)
  • Internal medicine residency, University of Washington (1988–1990)
  • Internal medicine residency, University of Manitoba (1987–1988)
• Research Interests:
  • Pathogen-driven variation in host immune responses to HIV and its application in vaccine design.
  • Development of lifelong self-boosting HIV vaccines using herpesvirus vectors (VZV, CMV).
  • Study of mucosal factors like the genital microbiome affecting immunity and vaccine delivery.
  • Collaboration with the Canadian Public Health Agency and HIV/STD research in Nairobi, Kenya (25+ years).
• Scientific Awards:
  • Ontario Premier’s Research Excellence Award
  • OHTN Endowed Chair in HIV Research
  • CIHR Team in HIV vaccine design participation
  • Manitoba Medical Students Association Mentorship Award
  • Canadian Infectious Disease Society Young Investigator’s Award
• Research Affiliations:
  • Adjunct scientist, JC Wilt Infectious Diseases Research Centre
  • SARS CoV-2 Cell Mediated Immunity Research Group
  • Northern HIV Journey Mapping Initiative Project Team