Dr. Mark Holodniy

Professor

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Biography

Mark Holodniy is a Professor in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University, specializing in Infectious Diseases. His research focuses on treatment approaches to infectious diseases, particularly those caused by viral infections. He serves as the Principal Investigator for numerous clinical trials and is the Director of the Public Health National Program Office at the Department of Veterans Affairs. He has held significant positions in various administrative panels and committees, contributing to biosafety and public health emergency management. He has received multiple awards for his contributions to clinical innovation and has been recognized as a Fellow by the Infectious Disease Society of America and the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America. His educational background includes a BS in Biology from Seattle University and an MD from Northwestern University. He is actively involved in research programs that encompass translational research on viral evolution and antiviral resistance, clinical trials for therapeutic agents, and health services research to improve clinical outcomes in infectious diseases.

Research Interests

Patents

HIV PCR Directs Drug Use

5,968,730

United States Patent by Merigan TC, Katzenstein DA, Holodniy M.

Polymerase Chain Reactions Monitoring Antiretroviral Therapy Making Therapeutic Decisions Treatment Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

6,503,705

United States Patent by Merigan TC, Katzenstein DA, Holodniy M.

Polymerase chain reaction assays monitoring antiviral therapy making therapeutic decisions treatment acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

7,129,041

United States Patent by Merigan TC, Katzenstein DA, Holodniy M.

Courses

MED 199 MED 280 MED 299 MED 370 MED 399

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.