Luis J. Montaner, DPhil

Executive Vice President, Director of HIV Cure and Viral Diseases Center, and Kean Chair Professor, The Wistar Institute; ENTJ

Luis J. Montaner, D.V.M., D.Phil. is an American researcher and executive leader at The Wistar Institute in Philadelphia.1 3 Here are key details about his background and role:

Professional Position

Executive Vice President at The Wistar Institute1 3
Director of the HIV Cure and Viral Diseases Center1 3
Herbert Kean, M.D., Family Professor1 3
Associate Director for Shared Resources at the Ellen and Ronald Caplan Cancer Center3

Research Focus

Dr. Montaner's research primarily focuses on:

HIV-1 infection mechanisms and potential cure strategies1 2
Immune system-based research on viral infections and cancer3
Developing new approaches to boost immune function against viral diseases and cancer3

He leads the NIH-funded BEAT-HIV Martin Delaney Research Collaboratory, which aims to find a cure for HIV through combined strategies targeting the viral reservoir.1

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) from Kansas State University in 19891 3
D.Phil. in Experimental Pathology from The University of Oxford in 19951 3

Career Highlights

Joined The Wistar Institute faculty in 1995 as an assistant professor1
Named the Herbert Kean, M.D., Family Professor in 20151
Has over 25 years of continuous NIH research funding4
Leads international research teams and collaborations across multiple countries3

Dr. Montaner is recognized for his contributions to HIV research, including identifying the role of dendritic cells in HIV and exploring immune-boosting strategies to suppress the AIDS virus.1