Waldemar Popik

Waldemar Popik is an Associate Professor at the School of Medicine, Meharry Medical College. His primary appointment is in Internal Medicine with secondary appointments in Microbiology, Immunology, and Physiology.

Research interests focus on virology, nephrology, and infectious diseases, particularly the role of viral pathogens like SARS-CoV-2, BK Virus, and Zika Virus in renal pathologies. His work explores molecular mechanisms such as the cGAS/IFI16-STING signaling pathway, APOL1 isoform switching, and RNA inhibition techniques.

His publications highlight interdisciplinary studies bridging virology and renal biology, including investigations into exosomes, viral replication dynamics, and gene therapy approaches for kidney diseases. He is affiliated with the Center for AIDS Health Disparities Research, contributing to health disparities in virology and nephrology contexts.