Yoav Keynan, M.D Ph.D
Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases
Scientific Director, National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases
Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
University of Manitoba
Dr. Yoav Keynan‘s research focuses on the immune and genetic factors involved in immune activation and their roles in HIV acquisition, progression, and end-organ dysfunction. His multidisciplinary approach integrates epidemiology, clinical aspects, microbiome studies, and host immune responses to understand pulmonary infections in HIV-infected individuals. Additionally, Dr. Keynan investigates early markers of tuberculosis acquisition and factors that determine susceptibility. His research focuses on co-infections among marginalized populations locally and through international collaboration.
Research focus areas include:
- HIV disease progression: immunogenetic determinants and anti-inflammatory interventions
- Influenza: innate and adaptive immune responses to infection and vaccination
- Infectious disease management: pyogenic liver abscess, HIV care, opportunistic infections
- Latent to active TB transition: host gene expression and cytokine profile