Rob N. Peck

Rob N. Peck is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medical College since 2019. His work focuses on the intersection of HIV and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and metabolic disorders.

• Education: Ph.D. (University of Copenhagen, 2019), M.S. (Harvard, 2015), M.D. (Vanderbilt, 2003), B.A. (Covenant College, 1999).

His research spans multiple disciplines, including HIV/AIDS, cardiology, public health, environmental health, and global health. Recent publications highlight the impact of schistosomiasis on HIV, heavy metal exposure and blood pressure, and integrating hypertension care into HIV clinics.

Grants from the National Heart, Lung, & Blood Institute and Fogarty International Center support his projects, such as Engaging Religious Leaders to Reduce Blood Pressures (2022–2026) and HIV, Sleep, Nocturnal Non-dipping, and Cardiovascular Disease (2021–2026). His work emphasizes community-based participatory research and ethical healthcare delivery in resource-limited settings.

Peck’s 15 most recent articles (2025–2024) focus on HIV-cardiovascular comorbidities, hypertension in Tanzania and Haiti, schistosomiasis interactions, and structural interventions to improve outcomes. Subfields include epidemiology, metabolic syndrome, health equity, and NCD-HIV integration.