Joshua T. Schiffer, MD, MSc
Joshua T. Schiffer, MD, MSc
- Physician, Fred Hutch
- Professor, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division, Fred Hutch
- Professor, Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutch
- Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine
Infectious Disease
“I believe in empowering patients with knowledge about their health, so we may work together to improve the quality of their lives.”
— Dr. Schiffer
What brought you to specializing in the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases?
I chose medicine as a career because I enjoy working at the interface of patient care and scientific discovery. I chose to pursue infectious training at the University of Washington and Fred Hutch due to the international reputation of their faculty. The multidisciplinary approach to science is tremendous here, and I am forever grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with such a wide breadth of faculty members whose expertise spans many fields. My research focuses on the kinetics of viral replication and immunological response to viral infections, particularly herpes simplex virus. I design mathematical models that attempt to explain clinical and laboratory findings in greater depth. Infectious diseases will always present a challenge for human health. I look forward to a time when a detailed quantitative understanding of pathogen behavior and human immunologic response can be used to inform therapeutic and vaccine trial design.
Provider Background
Languages
English
Education, Experience and Certifications
Undergraduate Degree
Middlebury College
Medical Degree
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residency
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Fellowship
University of Washington
Board Certification
Infectious Disease, 2008, 2019, American Board of Internal Medicine
Other
MS, University of Washington; Internship, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
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Insurance
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