Stephen Weis

Stephen Weis is a Professor in Internal Medicine & Geriatrics at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, part of the University of North Texas Health Science Center. His work focuses on infectious diseases, particularly Tuberculosis (TB), Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and HIV/AIDS co-infections. He also contributes to public health initiatives addressing TB education and geriatric care.

Education:

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Des Moines Osteopathic College
• Bachelor of Science in Zoology, Iowa State University

Research Interests:

• Tuberculosis epidemiology and treatment
• Drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis
• HIV/TB co-infection management
• Public health strategies for high-risk populations

Grants & Projects:

• Tuberculosis Trials Consortium (2009–2019), CDC-funded research on TB treatment protocols
• Task Order #32/30 (2009–2011), CDC-funded studies on TB survivor mortality risks

He has authored over 100 publications, including seminal work on lipid metabolism and gemfibrozil therapy, as well as community-focused TB education programs in Hispanic populations.