Robert Siegel

Prof. Robert Siegel is a Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, the Center of African Studies, and the Program in Human Biology at Stanford University. He is the Director of the Preclinical Infectious Disease Curriculum and was one of the original Co-directors of Global Health Scholarly Concentration at Stanford Medical School. His research explores medical education and curriculum development, particularly pertaining to infectious disease, virology, HIV, and molecular biology. He has received many awards for his dedication to research and teaching, including the Gores Award for Excellence in Teaching. He has a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and an M.D. and Master’s in Education from Stanford University.