Stephen Dewhurst, Ph.D.
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University of Rochester
School of Medicine and Dentistry
601 Elmwood Ave, Box 672
Rochester, New York 14642
Fax: 585 473-2361
Dr. Dewhurst is Dean's Professor and Chair of Microbiology and Immunology. He has over 20 years experience as a molecular virologist, working mainly on HIV/AIDS - with emphasis in recent years on vaccine development. He serves as Director of the UR's NIH-funded Development Center for AIDS Research, and also directs a NIH-funded Predoctoral training program in HIV-1 research, in addition to his own research.
Dr. Dewhurst is internationally recognized for his expertise, and presently serves as the President of a new vaccine company, Codevax. He is also a former NIH Study Section Chair and a former member of the NIH Recombinant Advisory Committee (RAC). Finally, he has been recognized for his mentoring and training achievements through several awards from the UR.
Current Appointments
- Chairman - Department of Microbiology and Immunology (SMD)
- Dean's Professorship - Department of Dean's Office, SMD (SMD)
- Professor - Department of Microbiology and Immunology (SMD)
| Education | ||
|---|---|---|
| PhD Molecular Biology | University of Nebraska | 1987 |
| BS Biochemistry | Bristol University, UK | 1984 |
| Post-Doctoral Training & Residency | |
|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Cancer Biology, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA. | 1988 - 1990 |
| Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Medicine and Pediatrics, Columbia University, New York, NY. | 1987 - 1988 |
| Awards and Honors | |
|---|---|
| Member, NIH Recombinant Advisory Committee (RAC) | 2004 - Present |
| Dean's Professor of Microbiology & Immunology | University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry | 2002 - Present |
| William H. Riker Award for Graduate Education | University of Rochester | 2008 |
| Chair, NIH/NIAID AIDSRRC Charter Study Section | 2003 - 2004 |
| University Dean's Award for Meritorious Service in Ph.D. Defenses | University of Rochester | 2003 |
| Graduate Alumni Award for Excellence in Graduate Education | University of Rochester | 2002 |
| Graduate Student Soceity (GSS) Faculty Teaching Award | University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry | 1996 |
| Friend of Education Award | Rochester City School District | 1995 |
| Research Career Development Award, NIH | 1994 - 1999 |
| AIDS Research Scholar | AmFAR (American Foundation for AIDS Research) | 1988 - 1991 |
