Howard Krein MD, PhD

Howard Krein MD, PhD has significant work experience in the healthcare field. Howard is currently serving as the Senior Director of Health Policy and Innovation at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson since May 2016. Prior to this, they worked as the Chief Medical Officer at StartUp Health from June 2011. Howard also held the position of Associate Professor at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals starting from June 2007.

Howard Krein MD, PhD pursued their education in a diligent and focused manner, obtaining degrees in both medicine and neuroscience/cell and developmental biology.

From 1990 to 1996, they attended Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, where they completed their MS/PhD in Neuroscience/Cell and Developmental Biology. This period allowed him to develop a strong foundation in the intricate workings of the brain and the complex processes underlying cellular and developmental biology.

Motivated by a desire to further their understanding of the medical field, Howard Krein MD, PhD then enrolled at Jefferson Health from 1996 to 2000. During this time, they dedicated himself to their studies and attained their MD degree. This stage of their education equipped him with the necessary knowledge in medicine to contribute meaningfully to patient care and well-being.

Through their educational journey, Howard Krein MD, PhD actively engaged in diverse disciplines, blending their expertise in neuroscience and cell and developmental biology with the skills acquired from their medical degree. Howard'seducational history showcases a comprehensive background that positions him well to contribute to medical research, clinical practice, and advancements in the field of healthcare.