Fred Krebs

Fred Krebs, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Microbiology & Immunology at Drexel University College of Medicine. His research focuses on plasma medicine, particularly non-thermal plasma (NTP) applications for combating viral pathogens such as HIV and herpes simplex viruses. He holds a PhD from Penn State College of Medicine (1996). Key affiliations include the Institute for Molecular Medicine & Infectious Disease and collaborations with institutions like North Carolina State University and Princeton University.

Research Interests: Plasma medicine emphasizes translational applications of NTP, including immunotherapy development. His studies explore NTP’s antiviral effects and immunomodulatory properties. Current projects include NTP-based therapies for HIV latency and HSV infections, leveraging collaborations in virology, immunology, and plasma physics.

Publications highlight advancements in NTP mechanisms against viral pathogens, with recent work in Int J Mol Sci, Biomedicines, and Plasma Medicine. Funded by NIH, Coulter-Drexel, and DOE, his work bridges interdisciplinary fields. He co-directs Drexel’s Master of Science in Infectious Disease program, emphasizing translational research training.

Grants & Collaborations: Supported by agencies like NIH (R01 grants), he collaborates with experts in plasma engineering, virology, and immunology. Notable projects involve NTP’s role in modulating cellular responses and developing novel antiviral strategies.

Labs/Teams: Research is conducted within Drexel’s Microbiology & Immunology department, with cross-disciplinary teams at partner institutions. Ongoing efforts aim to translate NTP research into clinical applications for infectious diseases.