Dr. Michael Ieong

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Michael Ieong is an Assistant Professor at Boston University's Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary, Allergy, Sleep, and Critical Care Medicine. He completed his MD at the University of Illinois and holds a BA from Oberlin College. Dr. Ieong's clinical expertise lies in critical care medicine, particularly in the administration of intensive care units, and he is involved in the Medical Intensive Care Unit and Pulmonary Consult service at Boston Medical Center. His research is focused on translational medicine, particularly innate immunity, the lung's response to infection with an emphasis on immune compromise in HIV-infection. Dr. Ieong serves as a NIH-funded Principal Investigator, leading research projects that explore the role of alveolar macrophages and monocytes in HIV-related lung pathogenesis. His work includes studying redox regulation of HIV expression in alveolar macrophages and the cellular biology of alveolar macrophages. Additionally, he has a keen interest in HIV pathogenesis in the lungs and the physiological aspects of exercise. Dr. Ieong collaborates with various researchers to advance understanding of pulmonary immunology and has published multiple studies as part of his academic contributions.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine • Boston, MA

Specializes in Pulmonary, Allergy, Sleep, and Critical Care Medicine, focusing on both clinical and research contributions.

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
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