Stuart Isaacs

Stuart Isaacs has established himself as a prominent figure in poxvirus research and infectious disease treatment since joining the University of Pennsylvania's faculty in 1994. His academic foundation was built at Brandeis University for his undergraduate studies, followed by earning his MD from Yale University School of Medicine. After completing his internal medicine residency at Temple University Hospital, he enhanced his expertise through research training in molecular virology at the National Institutes of Health's Laboratory of Viral Diseases and an infectious diseases fellowship at Tufts-New England Medical Center. His research laboratory specializes in poxviruses, studying their pathogenesis, dissemination mechanisms, and immune evasion strategies. While maintaining his research focus on developing next-generation poxvirus vaccines, Dr. Isaacs serves patients as an infectious diseases specialist at the Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center. His dual role extends to significant administrative positions at both Penn and the VA, where he contributes to advancing institutional research initiatives. His work is particularly relevant in understanding viral proteins and their role in disease progression, making valuable contributions to the field of virology and vaccine development.