Zsofi Szep

Dr. Zsofi Szep is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine at Drexel University's College of Medicine, specializing in the Division of Infectious Diseases & HIV Medicine. She leads the Partnership Comprehensive Care Practice, focusing on HIV/AIDS treatment and telemedicine innovation. Her roles include Medical Director and clinical researcher with expertise in HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders, antiretroviral therapy, and global health initiatives.

Education:

• MD: Jefferson Medical College (2004)
• MSCE: University of Pennsylvania (2009)
• BS in Biochemistry & Liberal Studies: University of Delaware (1998)

Research Interests: Dr. Szep’s work centers on HIV pathogenesis, telemedicine applications in underserved populations, and improving outcomes for co-infected patients (e.g., HIV/Hepatitis C). She explores neurocognitive impacts of long-term HIV therapy and barriers to care engagement, with a focus on mobile health solutions and clinical trial design.

Key Achievements:

• Pioneer of telemedicine programs for remote HIV care
• Recipient of NIH Training Grant (2007-2009)
• Lead investigator in HIV/HCV co-infection studies

Grants & Awards: NIH-funded CFAR pilot grants, international workshop scholarships, and institutional awards for telemedicine innovation. Her work has advanced multidisciplinary HIV care models, including integrated mental health and perinatal services.

Teams/Labs: Director of Drexel’s telemedicine initiative, collaborating with global partners on cervical cancer screening in Botswana and neurocognitive research in HIV populations.