Dillingham, Rebecca A.
Primary Appointment
Associate Professor, Medicine: Infectious Diseases and International Health
Education
- Clinical Fellowship, Infectious Diseases, University of Virginia
- BA, History and Science, Harvard University
- MD, Medicine, University of Missouri
- MPH, University of Virginia
Contact Information
PO Box 801379
345 Crispell Drive, MR-6 Room 2524
Charlottesville, VA 22908
Telephone: 434-982-0103
Fax: 434-924-0075
Email: rd8v@virginia.edu
Research Disciplines
Biotechnology
Research Interests
Mobile technologies to improve adherence to HIV medications in rural populations.
Research Description
Dr. Dillingham is currently funded by a K23 award for her work on enteric infections in individuals affected by HIV in Haiti. Her perspective as a recent graduate of the program make her an effective adviser to trainees about best steps for successful evolution from fellow to faculty. Her substantial and ongoing field experience in Haiti and South Africa and her engagement in the development of global health curriculum for trainees at all levels makes her an important asset to those trainees who wish to pursue opportunities in global health research. Her activities in clinical HIV research at the University of Virginias Ryan White Clinic also provide important domestic opportunities for trainees to participate in ongoing research and to design their own projects.