Dr. Ann Arvin

Biography

Ann M. Arvin is the Lucile Salter Packard Professor of Pediatrics and Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Stanford University, and she is an Emeritus Faculty member. Her work primarily focuses on the molecular virology of the Varicella-zoster virus (VZV), responsible for both chickenpox and shingles. Arvin's lab investigates the functional roles of specific viral gene products and their implications for the pathogenesis of VZV, including how these viruses interact with differentiated human cells and use SCID mouse models for in vivo studies. The lab's research aims to understand VZV tropism in human skin and the role of T cell dorsal root ganglion xenografts, utilizing recombinant viruses to target mutations in viral promoters and non-coding regions. The findings contribute to developing new genetically engineered vaccines to mitigate the burden of VZV infections. Throughout her career, she has held positions such as Associate Dean for Research and Vice Provost for Dean of Research at Stanford University, and has received numerous award recognitions for her contributions to the field.

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