Helmut Albrecht

Helmut Albrecht, MD is Professor and Heyward Gibbs Distinguished Professor in Internal Medicine at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia. He leads research in the Division of USC Immunology Center and has served as Chair of the Department of Medicine for Prisma Health Medical Group.

• University of Hamburg, MD (1988)
• Residencies: University of Hamburg (1988), Emory University (2001)
• Fellowships: University of Hamburg (1995), Emory University (1999)

Dr. Albrecht's research spans infectious diseases, HIV cardiovascular comorbidities, and telehealth implementation. He has led major clinical trials like REPRIEVE and PURPOSE 2, focusing on statin therapy for HIV patients and long-acting HIV prevention.

HIV research dominates his work, with studies on telehealth adoption, antimicrobial stewardship, and viral immunology. Recent publications (2025) analyze telehealth features in rural HIV care, while 2022 work explores SARS-CoV-2 interactions with HIV.

• Scientific Awards: Heyward Gibbs Distinguished Professorship
• Advising: Mentored over 200 clinical researchers (unspecified names)
• Grants: National Institutes of Health, private foundations