Anna De Obaldia

Anna De Obaldia, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine Division of Infectious Diseases at Penn State College of Medicine since August 2020. She specializes in HIV aging and tickborne diseases, contributing to clinical care, research, and education. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.

Education:

• Infectious Disease Fellowship (2018-2020), Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
• Internal Medicine Residency (2015-2018), Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
• MD (2011-2015), Penn State College of Medicine

Research Interests: Dr. De Obaldia focuses on neurological manifestations of tickborne infections like anaplasmosis and the ecological spread of fungal pathogens such as Cryptococcus neoformans. Her work bridges clinical practice with microbial ecology, emphasizing global health implications.

Awards:Recipient of the Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2023), recognizing contributions to medical education through clinical rounds and specialized lectures on HIV antiretroviral therapy.

Collaborations: Active in multidisciplinary teams, including a notable case study collaboration on anaplasmosis published in BMJ Case Reports. Her research network engages topics ranging from CNS infection mechanisms to fungal globalization dynamics.