Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Mark Thrun

Biography

 Mark Thrun, MD is medical director of the Denver Behavioral PTC, and director of HIV Prevention and STD Control for Denver Public Health. He is also Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. His primary research interests include acute and early HIV infection, the immunology of HIV, and the prevention and diagnosis of HIV infection. He is also actively involved in community planning for HIV services and policy development. Dr. Thrun has recently developed a prevention curriculum for HIV care providers designed to increase the frequency and efficacy of their risk-reduction discussion with patients. He received his doctorate in medicine at the University of Cincinnati and completed an infectious diseases fellowship at the University of Colorado. Dr. Thrun has previously served as co-chair of the National Network of STD/HIV Prevention Training Centers and remains active on its steering committee.

Research Interest

 HIV/AIDS