Irini Sereti

Irini Sereti is a prominent medical researcher and physician specializing in infectious diseases and immunology. She is best known for her work in the field of HIV/AIDS research, particularly in the area of immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS).

Early Life and Education

Sereti was born and raised in Greece. She completed her undergraduate studies in medicine at the University of Athens, before moving to the United States for her postgraduate training. She completed her residency in internal medicine at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. She then pursued a fellowship in infectious diseases at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Career

Sereti has been with the NIH since her fellowship and currently serves as the Chief of the HIV Pathogenesis Section at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Her research focuses on the immune response to HIV and other infectious diseases, with a particular interest in IRIS, a condition that can occur when a person with a suppressed immune system starts antiretroviral therapy and their immune system responds too vigorously to an existing infection or previously unrecognized pathogens.

Research and Contributions

Sereti's work has significantly advanced our understanding of IRIS and other complications of HIV treatment. She has published numerous peer-reviewed articles in prestigious medical journals and has been recognized with several awards for her contributions to the field of infectious diseases and immunology.

Personal Life

In addition to her research, Sereti is also an advocate for women in science and has spoken publicly about the importance of diversity in the scientific community.