Distinguished Professor of Medicine
University of Minnesota
Dr. David Boulware is an infectious disease physician-scientist with formal training in clinical trials, public health, and tropical medicine. His primary research interests are in meningitis in resource-limited areas including diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and quality improvement initiatives in order to translate knowledge into improved care. Dr. Boulware’s current research is focused on several clinical trials to prevent and treat HIV-infected persons with cryptococcal or TB meningitis, which are the two most common neuroinfections in Sub-Saharan Africa adults. Dr. Boulware has active research collaborations in Uganda, South Africa, Indonesia, The Netherlands, Brazil, and Ethiopia leading a multidisciplinary, international research team. He is an enthusastic mentor and has opportunities for trainees interested participating in clinical trials research in Africa.