Dr. Ronald Collman

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Ronald G. Collman is a Professor in the Department of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. He specializes in pulmonary and critical care medicine, with a significant focus on the mechanisms of HIV and SIV entry into target cells and their pathogenesis. Dr. Collman’s research interests include the activation of monocytes and macrophages during HIV infection, particularly their role in neurocognitive deficits associated with HIV infection. His laboratory investigates the microbial populations in the human respiratory tract, using advanced molecular techniques to analyze how these communities impact health and disease outcomes. He is actively studying entry pathways of HIV, focusing on non-canonical coreceptors and their implications in viral pathogenesis in various host models. His clinical expertise lies in critical care medicine, where he integrates his research findings to enhance patient care.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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