Richard Whitley, M.D.
Associate Director, Drug Discovery and Development, UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center College of Arts and Sciences Department of Pediatrics
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Richard Whitley, M.D.
Associate Director, Drug Discovery and Development, UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center College of Arts and Sciences Department of PediatricsProfessor of Pediatrics, Microbiology, Medicine and Neurosurgery;Associate Director, Drug Discovery and Development, UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center
Whitley’s clinical focus is in the treatment and prevention of pediatric infectious diseases caused by germs and viruses such as herpesvirus infections, flu and pneumonia. He can speak to viruses that are considered threats to children, and precautions to take surrounding timely outbreaks.
Areas of Expertise:
- Pediatric infectious diseases – treatment and prevention
- Herpes virus
- Virology
- Gene therapy
- Pandemic flu
Media Appearances:
- resTORbio announces formation of clinical advisory board, Markets Insider