Andrea Amalfitano – The Conversation

Dean of the MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine and Professor of Pediatrics, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Michigan State University

Amalfitano earned a bachelor of science in microbiology in 1984 and a Ph.D. in microbiology in 1989, both from Michigan State University. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or D.O., medical degree in 1990 from MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine’s D.O./Ph.D. dual-degree program.

Prior to joining MSU in 2005, he served as an associate professor at Duke University in the Department of Pediatrics and the Department of Pathology, Molecular Genetics and Microbiology.

Amalfitano is a board certified clinical geneticist and a trained classical research scientist. His research focuses on determining the feasibility of cutting-edge therapeutics, including gene transfer, to treat both acquired and genetic diseases and then translating that knowledge into the clinical realm. His scholarly efforts in both clinical medicine and applied genetics have led to the development of innovative treatments for infants, children and adults affected by a variety of diseases, including lethal muscular dystrophies, cancer, autoimmune disorders and autism.

Experience

2005–present

Professor, Michigan State University
2018–present

Dean, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University
1996–2005

Associate professor, Duke University Medical Center

Education

1996

University of Michigan, Clinical Genetics Fellowship
1993

The Mayo Clinic-Rochester, MN, Pediatric Residency
1991

Mt. Clemens General Hosp., Internship-Internal Medicine Spec.
1990

Michigan State University, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
1989

Michigan State University, Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) -Microbiolgy
1984

Michigan State University, Bachelor Science (B.S.)- Microbiology

Publications

2020

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Grants and Contracts

2020

Role:

Funding Source:

Multiple NIH Grants

Professional Memberships

American Osteopathic Association
Michigan Osteopathic Association

Honours

Osteopathic Heritage Foundation Endowed Chair