Dr. Alex Greninger

Professor

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Biography

Alex L. Greninger is a Professor and the Division Head of Infectious Disease Diagnostics at the University of Washington's Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology. He is also a Larry Corey Endowed Professor, reflecting his commitment to advancing science and practice in infectious disease diagnostics. Dr. Greninger's research integrates Microbiology, Molecular Microbiology, and Virology, with a focus on genomically informed approaches to enhance diagnostics and therapeutics for a wide variety of human viruses and bacteria. His emphasis lies in respiratory viruses, human herpes viruses, and Treponema pallidum. Throughout his career, he has contributed to the understanding of viral evolution and mechanisms of cross-species transmission, having discovered and characterized numerous new human and animal viruses. Additionally, Dr. Greninger directs the AIDS Clinical Trials Group (ACTG) HIV Vaccine Trials Network Clinical Trials Laboratory, supporting significant global research initiatives for over a decade. His work at the Greninger Lab, based at UW’s South Lake Union research campus, combines molecular innovation, computational biology, and translational science to effectively address real-world challenges in infectious disease diagnosis and management. Dr. Greninger believes that rigorous science and diagnostic excellence are crucial to improving public health.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.