Alena Janda Markmann, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases
Areas of Interest
New and emerging viruses, Arboviruses, Virology, Immunology, Antibody structure and function
About
As a clinician scientist, Dr. Markmann’s has developed a research interest in the morbidity and global public health burden of new and emerging viruses. Her current research interests include studying human immune responses to Zika and dengue viruses, with a specific focus on B cell and antibody responses. Dr. Markmann has a clinical passion for caring for individuals who suffer from all types of infectious diseases across a broad clinical spectrum. Seeing and taking care of patients is very rewarding and gives her an important perspective on the patient and healthcare side of medicine that she can apply to her research.
In the news
When healthcare professionals need specialized training in palliative care, geography can often be a barrier. Alyssa Tilly, MD, has spent much of her career working to overcome those barriers, both through clinical care and global health partnerships. As an associate professor of medicine and pediatrics, Tilly serves as Associate Program Director for UNC’s Hospice and … Read more
Global Lessons in Palliative Care
Education
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Undergraduate
University of Rochester
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Medical School
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
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Residency
The Mount Sinai Hospital
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Fellowship
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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PhD
Albert Einstein College of Medicine