Jan Albert

Jan Albert is a Professor at the Karolinska Institutet and Chief Physician at Karolinska University Hospital, specializing in molecular infection tracing, HIV research, and enterovirus studies. His work spans viral evolution, diagnostics, and public health advocacy.

His research focuses on HIV and Enterovirus D68, analyzing viral mutation patterns, transmission networks, and diagnostic innovations. His team develops metagenomic methods for improved pathogen identification, aiming to reduce undiagnosed HIV cases and societal stigma. He led Karolinska's COVID-19 research group during the pandemic, contributing to understanding SARS-CoV-2 dynamics and antibody responses.

Key trends in his 15 most recent articles (2014-2024) include: 1) HIV transmission and drug resistance analysis; 2) Enterovirus D68 outbreak tracking; 3) SARS-CoV-2 pandemic modeling; 4) Metagenomic diagnostic tools. His work often bridges computational phylogenetics with clinical applications.

Jan Albert advocates against HIV criminalization, emphasizing its treatment as a standard infection. He has served as an expert witness in HIV-related legal cases and collaborated with the SciLifeLab consortium. His personal motto of "Balance" is reflected in his dedication to both clinical and research domains.