Larry Corey, MD

Dr. Larry Corey is an internationally renowned expert in virology, immunology and vaccine development, and his research focuses on herpes viruses, HIV and other viral infections, particularly those associated with cancer. He has extensive experience with the development of experimental vaccines for both genital herpes and HIV, and his lab has pioneered novel tests for diagnosing and monitoring therapies for viral infections. His honors and awards include election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and to the National Academy of Medicine. He is also the recipient of the American Society for STD Research Parran Award, the University of Michigan Medical School Distinguished Alumnus Award, and the Cubist Award from the American Society of Microbiology. Corey received his bachelor’s and medical degrees from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and his infectious diseases training at the University of Washington. He has authored more than 725 scientific publications, 12 books and 150 editorials and book chapters, and has served on numerous editorial boards and national committees.