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Dr. Marwan Mikheal Azar is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at Yale School of Medicine. He serves as the Infectious Disease Fellowship Program Director and holds expertise in infectious diseases, clinical microbiology, and infections in immunocompromised hosts. His academic background includes an MD from the American University of Beirut (2009) and a BS in Biology (2005). He completed post-doctoral research at Yale, followed by residency at Indiana University and fellowships in Infectious Diseases (Yale) and Clinical Microbiology (Massachusetts General Hospital).
- Education:
- MD: American University of Beirut (2009)
- BS in Biology: American University of Beirut (2005)
- Internal Medicine Residency: Indiana University (2014)
- Infectious Diseases Fellowship: Yale University (2016)
Dr. Azar’s research focuses on diagnostic challenges in infectious diseases, particularly in immunocompromised patients, including fungal infections and transplant-related complications. His work emphasizes improving diagnostic accuracy and optimizing antifungal therapies. Recent articles highlight studies on Nocardiosis, Legionella pneumophila variants, and SARS-CoV-2 outcomes in kidney transplant recipients.
He contributes to clinical trials such as the HOPE in Action studies for HIV-positive transplant recipients and serves on advisory committees for antimicrobial stewardship and diagnostics. His involvement in programs like CPIRT reflects his commitment to translational research and healthcare innovation.
