Clinical Interest for Patients
My main clinical interest is in taking care of pregnant women and children living with HIV and in women who plan to become pregnant with a partner living with HIV.
Care Philosophy
I strive to provide the best care for my patients. I believe in treating the person as a whole, taking every aspect of a patient’s body and health into consideration during diagnosis and treatment.
Education & Training
Medical Schools:
MD, University of Sao Paulo
(1980)
Internships:
University of Sao Paulo
(1981)
Residency Program:
University of Sao Paulo, Infectious Disease (1984)
Fellowships:
Stanford University Program, Infectious Disease
(1987)
Recognition & Awards
Constance B. Wofsy Women’s Health Investigator Award, AIDS Clinical Trial Group (ACTG)
(2016)
Recognition of Scientific Contributions to Research in HIV-Infected Women and Embodiment of Qualities Exemplified by Dr. Wofsy
IDSA fellow (FIDSA), Infectious Disease Society of America
(2007)
Professional Memberships
American Association of Immunologists (AAI), Member
Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), Fellow
Teaching
Professor
(1990)
School of Medicine,
Pediatrics
Infectious Diseases-- Immune defenses
Viral Infections
Immune compromised hosts
Vaccines
Professor
(1990)
School of Medicine,
Medicine
Infectious Diseases
Professor
(1990)
School of Medicine,
Pathology
Clinical Molecular and Virology Pathology
Persistence of Protection Conferred by Shingrix Against Herpes Zoster in Older Adults (2019)
NIH, $729245
Tregs, Gut Microbiome and Immune Responses in HIV-Exposed and Unexposed Infants. (2017)
NIAID, $449834
The role of innate immunity in the acquisition of sterile protection against TB infection (2017)
NIAID, $213812
A Comparison of the Immunogenicity and Descriptive Safety of a Live Attenuated Herpes Zoster Vaccine. (2014)
GSK, $127132
International Maternal Pediatric Adolescent AIDS Clinical Trials Group- LOC-IMPAACT Leadership Group. (2012)
NIAID, $305654
Systems Biological Analyses of Innate and Adaptive Responses to Vaccination (2010)
NIAID, $101000
International and Domestic Pediatric and Maternal HIV Studies Coordinating Center Project devoted to expanding the Pediatric AIDS Clinical Trial Unit. (2010)
NICHD, $100442
Type 1 Diabetes TrialNet Study (2003)
NIDDK, $169201
Maintenance and Improvement of a Coordinated, Comprehensive, Family-Centered Care System for HIV-Infected Children and Youth, HIV-Infected and Affected Family Members, and HIV-Infected Pregnant Women in the Denver Metropolitan Area (1996)
DHHS/HRSA, $40552
Information for Referring Providers
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
My main clinical interest is in the care of pregnant women living with HIV and prevention of vertical transmission and in facilitating safe conception of partners affected by HIV.