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Michael Kozal is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Stanford University. He previously served as the Senior Associate Dean for Veteran Affairs at Stanford School of Medicine and as Chief of Staff at VA Palo Alto Health Care System. Prior to joining Stanford, he was a Professor of Medicine at Yale University School of Medicine where he also held the position of Associate Dean for Veteran Affairs. Dr. Kozal's research focuses on HIV and hepatitis C, particularly studying genetic determinants of drug resistance and the development of new molecular methods for detecting viral mutations. With over 20 years of experience in clinical trials and as a principal investigator, he has contributed significantly to over 40 clinical trials. He is also a member of several NIH and VA review panels and has received multiple awards for his contributions to the field. Dr. Kozal is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases and has completed multiple fellowships and residencies throughout his career.
Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA
Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases.
Stanford School of Medicine • Palo Alto, CA
Oversaw veteran affairs initiatives and programs.
VA Palo Alto Healthcare System • Palo Alto, CA
Managed healthcare system operations and veteran care.
Yale University School of Medicine • New Haven, CT
Led the veteran affairs programs at Yale.
VA Connecticut Healthcare System • West Haven, CT
Supervised operations and clinical services.
Yale HIV Clinical Trials Program • New Haven, CT
Directed clinical trials for HIV research.
Patent for a microarray technology detecting drug resistance.
Patent for PCR assays in monitoring and decisions for antiretroviral therapy.
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