Viviana Simon

Viviana Simon is a Professor with dual appointments in the Department of Microbiology and the Department of Medicine, Infectious Diseases at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Her primary academic affiliation is with the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and she maintains active research roles at:

• Center for Vaccine Research and Pandemic Preparedness
• Mount Sinai Global Health and Emerging Pathogens Institute

Her research focuses on emerging pathogens with specialization in:

• Viral pathogenesis of HIV and coronaviruses (including SARS-CoV-2)
• Host immune responses to viral infections
• Vaccine development and efficacy
• Translational immunology for therapeutic interventions

Analysis of her recent publications (2023-2025) reveals dominant research trajectories in COVID-19 immunology, including vaccine responses, variant characterization, and therapeutic solutions for immunocompromised populations. Secondary emphasis persists in HIV virology and retroviral detection methodologies.

Dr. Simon has received multiple NIH grants for HIV research and numerous unspecified scientific awards recognizing her contributions to virology and pandemic preparedness.

She leads collaborative research initiatives through the Center for Vaccine Research and Pandemic Preparedness, coordinating multidisciplinary teams for pathogen surveillance and intervention development.