Dr. Helmut Albrecht

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Helmut Albrecht, MD Professor of Clinical Internal Medicine Director, Division of Infectious Diseases	Two Medical Park, Suite 205 Columbia, SC 29203 Phone: (803) 540-1000 Fax: (803) 540-1079
Medical School:
University of Hamburg, Germany, 1981-1988
Residency:
Internal Medicine University of Hamburg, Germany, 1988-1993 Emory University, Atlanta, GA, 1999-2001
Post-residency fellowships and other programs:
Gastroenterology, University of Hamburg, Germany, 1993-1995 Infectious Diseases, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, 1997-1999

Board Certifications:
Internal Medicine: Germany, 1995 and United States, 2001 Diploma of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene, School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, 1997 ABIM-Infectious Diseases, November 2002 (USA)
Initial USC Faculty Appointment Year: 2006
Previous Positions:
Medical Director of the Infectious Diseases Clinical Research Unit, the Infectious Diseases Outpatient Clinics, and the HIV Unit at Emory University Hospital and Crawford Long Hospital, Emory University Department of Medicine, 2001-2006 Staff Physician, Emory University Hospital, Crawford Long Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital, 2001-2004 Associate Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, Emory University School of Medicine, 1999-2001 Director, HIV Clinic, University Hospital of Hamburg, Germany, 1995-1997
Academic and Personal Interests:
Dr. Albrecht has considerable study experience as investigator, principal or coordinating investigator of multiple national and internal trials since 8/88. He has been a member of the National and International AIDS Conferences. He serves as a reviewer for AIDS, Clinical Investigator, CID, JID, Annals of Internal Medicine, JAMA, EID, and other journals since 1993. He as published more than 100 articles in peer-reviewed journals and several book chapters. Dr. Albrecht is a member of the editorial board of "AIDS Clinical Care" and editor of HIV Medicine. His personal interests include family, tennis, skiing, water skiing, golf, music, and gardening.
Research Interests/Projects:
Dr. Albrecht's research interests include HIV, AIDS, viral kinetics in various compartments, immune reconstitution with associated clinical syndromes, metabolic complications of HIV infection and antiretroviral therapy, study of the lymphatic system in HIV disease, opportunistic infection (bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic pathogens) in HIV infection and other immunodeficiency syndromes microsporidiosis, non-tuberculous mycobacteria, gastrointestinal infections, antibiotics & antifungal medication.
Recent Publications:
Albrecht H. Valproic Acid and the "C" Word. AIDS Clin Care 2006;18(1):4. Albrecht H. Community-acquired MRSA: Superbug or Much Ado…? AIDS Clin Care 2006; 18(1):5. Albrecht H. Hepatitis C and HIV. AIDS Clin Care 2006;18(4):41. Albrecht H. Virologic Success and Resistance in Triple-Drug Regimens. AIDS Clin Care 2006 Jun:18:55. Albrecht H. Pivotal Tipranavir Studies in Treatment-Experienced Patients. AIDS Clin Care 2006;18(10):87-8.	next back to clinics back to divisions

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