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Dr. Louie Mar Gangcuangco is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii at Manoa, and a junior investigator at the Hawaii Center for AIDS (HICFA). He specializes in HIV/AIDS research, focusing on chronic complications such as neurocognitive disorders, immune activation, and cardio-metabolic comorbidities. His work integrates clinical, translational, and basic science approaches to address HIV-associated pathologies.
Education:
- MD from the University of the Philippines (Integrated Liberal Arts and Medicine Program)
- MSc in Tropical Medicine (University of Hawaii)
- MSc in Clinical Trials (London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine)
- Climate Change and Health Certificate (Yale School of Public Health)
Research Interests: Dr. Gangcuangco’s research emphasizes the interplay between HIV infection and systemic inflammation, particularly in monocyte activation, mitochondrial dysfunction, and their roles in neurocognitive decline and cardiovascular disease. He also investigates the epidemiology of HIV in the Philippines and Southeast Asia, advocating for public health interventions to curb the epidemic.
Key Contributions: His studies on HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND) have advanced understanding of peripheral immune mechanisms driving central nervous system damage. He has also explored the impact of antiretroviral therapies on metabolic and inflammatory biomarkers, contributing to clinical guidelines for HIV management.
Awards:
- 2017 Balik Scientist Award (Philippine Department of Science and Technology)
- 2011 Takeda Science Foundation Fellowship
- 2010 Oreta-Dizon-Santos-Ocampo Outstanding Research Award
Grants & Collaborations: Dr. Gangcuangco leads projects investigating HIV’s clinical and immunological correlates in Asia-Pacific regions, including collaborations with the Nagasaki University Institute of Tropical Medicine and institutions in Vietnam and Thailand. His work on colorectal cancer screening and post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 highlights his commitment to addressing broader health disparities.
Labs/Teams: Active member of the Hawaii Center for AIDS, contributing to clinical trials and translational research initiatives aimed at improving quality of life for people living with HIV.
