Maureen Goodenow

Dr. Maureen Goodenow serves as an Adjunct Professor at George Mason University's School of Systems Biology while holding critical leadership roles at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), including Associate Director for HIV/AIDS, Director of the Office of AIDS Research, and Laboratory Chief of the Molecular HIV and Host Interaction Section within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

Her research expertise centers on molecular mechanisms of HIV infection and virus-host interactions, bridging virology, immunology, and molecular biology to advance therapeutic strategies against HIV/AIDS. This work directly informs national research priorities through her oversight of the NIH's AIDS research portfolio.

Dr. Goodenow's institutional impact spans both academic mentorship at George Mason University and strategic direction of federal HIV/AIDS initiatives, positioning her at the forefront of translational research in viral pathogenesis and pandemic response.