Jeffrey L. Cohen

About the Author

Jeffrey L. Cohen, MD, PhD, is a distinguished virologist and professor emeritus of pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco, where he has dedicated his career to unraveling the complexities of viral infections and their impact on human health. Renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to the understanding of DNA and RNA viruses, Cohen has authored seminal texts that serve as indispensable resources for researchers, clinicians, and students worldwide. His meticulous research on viral pathogenesis, replication mechanisms, and host-virus interactions has advanced the fields of infectious diseases and immunology, influencing global efforts in vaccine development and antiviral therapies. With a commitment to bridging laboratory science and clinical practice, Cohen continues to mentor the next generation of scientists while exploring emerging viral threats in an ever-evolving microbial landscape.