Dr. Nina Lin

Biography

Nina Lin, MD, is an Assistant Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine specializing in Infectious Diseases. She is a physician scientist actively engaged in HIV translational research. Her primary research focuses on understanding the effects of chronic HIV infection on aging and the immune system, as well as chronic inflammation. Dr. Lin serves as the Principal Investigator for several clinical trials, evaluating interventions to improve and alter the clinical course of chronic HIV infection. She is the Director of the Boston University Infectious Disease Clinical Research Unit (CRU), where clinical studies related to HIV and other infectious diseases are conducted. Dr. Lin's work includes significant contributions to the understanding of HIV-1 coreceptor usage in subtype C infections and factors associated with switching mechanisms. Through her leadership in various high-impact studies, she examines critical issues such as the dynamics of HIV-1 reservoirs and the effects of interventions aimed at improving patient outcomes. Her extensive involvement in research has fostered collaborations internationally and has positioned her as a leading voice in HIV studies.

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