Edward F Kreider

Edward F Kreider, MD, PhD serves as Assistant Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases) at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. He concurrently directs two key initiatives: the Penn Summer Program in Infectious Diseases Research and the Penn CFAR Scholars Program, both emphasizing HIV research workforce development and diversity.

Education:

• BS in Biochemistry, University of Pennsylvania (2010)
• MS in Chemistry, University of Pennsylvania (2010)
• PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology, Perelman School of Medicine (2016)
• MD, Perelman School of Medicine (2018)

His research integrates virology, immunology, and molecular biology to investigate HIV reservoir persistence, neutralizing antibody mechanisms, and cure strategies. Kreider's work extends to medical education equity, particularly regarding LGBTQ+ health competencies and diversity in infectious disease research training.

Analysis of his 2016-2023 publications reveals consistent focus on HIV pathogenesis through collaborative studies examining viral reservoir dynamics, antibody-mediated suppression, and vaccine design. His recent 2023 publication evaluates diversity initiatives in HIV research training, demonstrating applied commitment to workforce development.

No scientific awards were explicitly documented in the source material.

Kreider actively mentors through his leadership of the Penn Summer Program and CFAR Scholars Program, which provide structured research experiences for underrepresented trainees. While specific grant details are absent, his publications indicate participation in multi-institutional NIH-funded HIV cure research consortia.

He maintains dual graduate group affiliations with Cell and Molecular Biology and Immunology, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of his laboratory and clinical investigations within Penn's infectious disease ecosystem.