Upinder Singh

Upinder Singh, MD serves as Professor of Internal Medicine and Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Iowa, with primary affiliation in the Division of Infectious Diseases. His clinical and academic work focuses on complex infectious disease manifestations within internal medicine practice.

His educational foundation includes:

• MD from Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
• Internal Medicine Residency at University of Virginia College of Medicine
• Infectious Diseases Fellowship at University of Virginia College of Medicine
• Postdoctoral Fellowship in Microbiology and Immunology at Stanford University School of Medicine

Dr. Singh's research centers on parasitic infections, particularly amoebiasis caused by Entamoeba histolytica and free-living amebae (Acanthamoeba, Naegleria fowleri). His work extends to infectious polymyositis and molecular mechanisms of pathogenesis, with emphasis on clinical manifestations and diagnostic approaches in both adult and pediatric populations. He actively contributes to understanding gene regulation in parasitic organisms through molecular studies.

His publication record demonstrates sustained focus on amoebic pathogenesis across major infectious disease references, showing consistent contributions to textbooks including Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases (8th-10th editions), Principles and Practice of Pediatric Infectious Disease (5th-6th editions), and Clinical Infectious Disease. This body of work reveals deep specialization in parasitic infections alongside notable contributions to academic career development literature.

Contact information includes email (upinder-singh@uiowa.edu) and office location at SE303 General Hospital, Iowa City, with phone number (319) 356-4379.