Lawrence H. Herbst

Lawrence H. Herbst, D.V.M., Ph.D., is a Professor in both the Department of Pathology and the Department of Microbiology & Immunology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He also serves as Director of the Institute for Animal Studies. His research focuses on animal models of infectious diseases, the impact of adventitious infections on research outcomes, and the study of novel transforming viruses. His work bridges virology, immunology, and pathology, with implications for both basic science and clinical applications.

Dr. Herbst’s expertise includes designing and analyzing animal models to understand viral mechanisms and their effects on host organisms. He is particularly interested in how unintended infections (adventitious agents) can confound experimental results in biomedical research. His exploration of novel transforming viruses contributes to oncogenic and pathogenic virus research.

• Affiliations: Jack and Pearl Resnick Campus, Van Etten 460, Bronx, NY 10461
• Role: Director of the Institute for Animal Studies

While no specific grants or awards are listed, his dual professorship and directorship reflect his institutional prominence. His laboratory work centers on controlled animal models to dissect viral pathogenesis and improve research rigor.