David Fajgenbaum

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David Fajgenbaum is an American immunologist and researcher known for his work in the field of Castleman disease. He is an assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania and the co-founder of the Castleman Disease Collaborative Network (CDCN).

Early Life and Education

David Fajgenbaum was born in Raleigh, North Carolina. He attended Georgetown University, where he played football and graduated with a degree in Human Sciences. He later earned a Master of Science in Public Health from the University of Oxford and a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

Career

Fajgenbaum's career took a significant turn when he was diagnosed with idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease (iMCD) during medical school. This rare and life-threatening condition led him to focus his research on finding a cure. He co-founded the Castleman Disease Collaborative Network (CDCN) to accelerate research and treatment for the disease.

Research and Contributions

David Fajgenbaum's research has been pivotal in understanding and treating Castleman disease. He has published numerous papers on the subject and has been involved in the development of new treatment protocols. His work has been recognized with several awards and honors in the medical community.

Personal Life

Fajgenbaum is married and has children. He has written a memoir titled Chasing My Cure: A Doctor's Race to Turn Hope Into Action, which details his personal and professional journey with Castleman disease.

Publications

• Chasing My Cure: A Doctor's Race to Turn Hope Into Action

See Also

• Castleman disease
• University of Pennsylvania
• Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
• Georgetown University
• University of Oxford