John Williams, MD

  • Chief of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
  • Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
  • Member, Molecular Virology and Microbiology Graduate Program

Education & Training

  • MD, Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University
  • BA in Biology, University of Virginia

Research Interest Summary

The study of immunology and pathogenesis of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) and other respiratory viruses.

Research Interests

  • Immunobiology of HMPV, a leading cause of acute lower respiratory illness in infants, children, the elderly, and persons with underlying medical conditions
  • Explaining the mechanisms of lung CD8+ T cell impairment
  • Facilitating the development of preventive and therapeutic strategies for HMPV and other respiratory viruses