Joseph Caperna

Joseph Caperna is an Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine. He holds a Diplomate in Family Medicine and Public Health. His research focuses on HIV/AIDS-related infections, infectious disease epidemiology, and clinical pharmacology, with particular attention to immunocompromised populations. His work includes studies on anal dysplasia screening, cryptococcal meningitis prediction, and drug interactions in antiretroviral therapy.

Research Interests: Dr. Caperna’s work bridges clinical medicine and public health, emphasizing:
- HIV/AIDS-associated opportunistic infections
- Sexually transmitted infections in immunocompromised patients
- Diagnostic accuracy and screening program evaluation
- Pharmacokinetics of antiretroviral drugs

Publications: His most recent publications (2004–2010) address topics like anal cytology accuracy, cryptococcal meningitis prediction, and risk factors for MRSA in HIV patients. These studies highlight his contributions to understanding infectious disease dynamics in vulnerable populations.

Collaborations: Co-authors include Christopher Mathews, Edward Cachay, and Amy Sitapati, reflecting interdisciplinary teamwork in HIV research and clinical epidemiology.