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Joel Gallant
Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Joel Gallant is a prominent physician and researcher specializing in HIV/AIDS and infectious diseases. He was a Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine for over 20 years, from July 1992 to June 2013.2
Education and Training
Dr. Gallant received his medical education at the University of California, San Francisco, earning his MD in 1985.12 He completed his residency and chief residency in internal medicine at Yale-New Haven Hospital from 1985 to 1989.12 He then obtained a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health in 1990.12
Career Highlights
After completing his fellowship in infectious diseases at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Gallant joined the faculty and rose to the position of Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology.1 During his time at Johns Hopkins, he served as:
- Associate Director of the Johns Hopkins AIDS Service
- Director of the Garey Lambert Research Center
- Investigator in multiple HIV research networks
Dr. Gallant has conducted numerous clinical trials on HIV treatment and has been involved in international research, particularly in Thailand.1
Current Positions
After leaving Johns Hopkins in 2013, Dr. Gallant has held several positions:
- Executive Director of Medical Affairs at Gilead Sciences (October 2017 - Present)
- Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of New Mexico (April 2014 - September 2017)
- Medical Director of Specialty Services at Southwest CARE Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico (August 2014 - September 2017)2
Expertise and Contributions
Dr. Gallant is board-certified in internal medicine and infectious diseases, with particular expertise in HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention.3 He has authored numerous publications, including co-authoring the annually updated "Medical Management of HIV Infection".1 He has also been involved in developing HIV treatment guidelines and has served on the board of directors for the HIV Medicine Association.4
Dr. Gallant's contributions to the field of HIV medicine have been recognized with awards such as the 2006 HIVMA/IDSA Clinical Educator Award.4
