Sunil K Ahuja

Dr. Sunil K Ahuja is a Professor of Medicine and Director of Research Enhancement Programs at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He leads the VA Center for AIDS and HIV Infection and VA Center for Personalized Medicine, leveraging genomic and immunologic research to address infectious and immune-mediated diseases. His work focuses on host determinants of immunologic health, supported by NIH, VA, DoD, and Doris Duke grants. He has been elected to the American Society of Clinical Investigation and American Association of Physicians.

• Education: M.D. (specific institution not listed)

His research spans HIV, autoimmunity, allergy/asthma, and large-scale genomic studies using Illumina-based platforms. Over 200 trainees at all levels (high school to faculty) have been mentored, emphasizing underrepresented groups. Key publications appear in Science, Nature Medicine, NEJM, and other top journals.

• Awards: NIH MERIT, Doris Duke Distinguished Clinical Scientist, Burroughs Wellcome, Elizabeth Glaser

He directs multi-disciplinary research centers fostering collaborations between VA, university, and DoD teams. Current efforts include translational research in personalized medicine and training next-generation scientists.