People
Nigar Kirmani, MD
Professor of Medicine
- Phone: 314-454-8214
- Fax: 314-454-5392
- Email: nkirmani@wustl.edu
Javan Kisaka, PhD
Instructor in Medicine
- Phone: 314-362-8838
- Email: javan@wustl.edu
Dr. Kisaka specializes in cell, structural and molecular microbiology and currently works in the Kyei Lab.
Michael Klebert, PhD, RN, ANP-BC
Instructor in Medicine
- Phone: 314-454-0058
- Email: mklebert@wustl.edu
Robyn S. Klein, MD, PhD
The Robert E. and Louise F. Dunn Distinguished Professor of Medical Sciences, Departments of Medicine and Pathology and Immunology
- Phone: 314-286-2140
- Fax: 314-362-9230
- Email: rklein@wustl.edu
Dr. Klein is an internationally renowned neuroimmunologist who oversees a basic and translational science research program focused on the pathogenesis of neuroinfectious diseases of the central nervous system (CNS). Studies in the Klein laboratory focus on cellular and molecular mechanisms that orchestrate inflammation and define its impact on CNS function during both viral and autoimmune encephalitides.
Dmitri Kotov, PhD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
- Email: kotov@wustl.edu
Dr. Kotov's research expands on the theme of innate immune exacerbation of tuberculosis disease by continuing to study the role of plasmacytoid dendritic cells during infection and identifying additional mechanisms by which neutrophils and macrophages inhibit product responses against Mtb.
Jennie H. Kwon, DO, MSCI
Associate Professor of Medicine, Section Director, Healthcare Epidemiology & Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Phone: 314-454-8354
- Fax: 314-454-5392
- Email: j.kwon@wustl.edu
Dr. Kwon specializes in clinical and translational research with a focus on antimicrobial resistance and infection prevention.
George B. Kyei, MD, MPhil, PhD
Associate Professor, Departments of Medicine and Molecular Microbiology
- Phone: 314-454-8354
- Fax: 314-454-5392
- Email: gkyei@wustl.edu
Dr. Kyei specializes in HIV basic and translational research, with a special focus on viral latency and reactivation specifically: (i) characterization of factors that control HIV replication in macrophages, dendritic and resting T cells and (ii) identification of cellular factors and small molecules required for HIV reactivation in latently infected cell and (iii) perspectives of HIV patients on HIV cure.
Kelly Lavin, BSN, MSN, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner - Infectious Diseases Outpatient Service
- Email: lavin@wustl.edu
Steven J. Lawrence, MD, MSc
Professor of Medicine
- Phone: 314-454-8225
- Fax: 314-454-5392
- Email: slawrenc@wustl.edu
Dr. Lawrence’s research interests focus on the human immune response to viral infections and vaccines, the epidemiology of infections in solid organ and stem cell transplant recipients, and public health preparedness for pandemic COVID-19, Delta and other variants, pandemic influenza and bioterrorism events.
Daisy W. Leung, PhD
Professor, Departments of Medicine, Pathology and Immunology, and Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics
- Phone: 314-286-0645
- Email: dwleung@wustl.edu
The Leung Lab is focused on developing a mechanistic understanding of host-pathogen interactions that contribute to viral pathogenesis through immune evasion.
Zoë Leyh, DO
Second Year Fellow Graduate 2025
- Email: zoefleyh@wustl.edu
St. Luke's Hospital, St. Louis MO
Stephen Y. Liang, MD, MPHS
Associate Professor of Medicine
- Phone: 314-454-8354
- Fax: 314-454-5392
- Email: syliang@wustl.edu
Dr. Liang’s primary research interests include trauma-related infections, orthopedic infections, device-associated infections, and management of infectious diseases and infection prevention in emergency care settings.
Julia López, PhD, MPH, LCSW
Assistant Professor of Medicine
- Phone: 314-454-8249
- Email: julialopez@wustl.edu
Dr. López is a public health researcher who uses her clinical practice skills to further advance the field of sexual health using public health and social work theories and frameworks.
Hongming Ma PhD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
- Phone: 314-362-2847
- Email: hongmingma@wustl.edu
Dr. Ma is skilled in Cell Biology, Science, Molecular Biology, Research, and Teaching. Strong education professional with a Ph. D. focused in Immunology of aquatic animals from Ocean University of China.
Armaghan-e-Rehman Mansoor, MD
ID Fellow in Training
- Phone: 314-454-8293
- Email: mansoor@wustl.edu
Why did you choose WashU for your ID fellowship?
I chose WashU for the dedicated faculty, amazing clinical exposure and the remarkable opportunities for research and mentorship.
Mansoor’s interests include Immunocompromised ID and Global Health, with a focus on healthcare disparities and antibiotic resistance.