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Clinical Expertise:Enterovirus infections, HIV therapy, bone and joint infections, viral myocarditisBio:Dr. Paul Krogstad attended UCLA and received his Bachelor of Science in Cybernetics and a Master's Degree in Engineering. After leaving Los Angeles, he attended the Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he also completed his training in Pediatrics.He trained as a specialist in Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the University of Washington in Seattle, then returned toUCLA for additional postdoctoral training in human retrovirology. He joined the UCLA faculty in 1992 and is now aProfessor in the departments of Pediatrics and Pharmacology.Dr. Krogstad's research has largely focused on molecular virology and the pathogenesis of viral diseases. His studiescurrently include evaluation of new treatments for HIV infected children and adolescents and the discovery of antiviralagents for enterovirus infections. In addition, he has collaborated with others in the study of Valley Fever(Coccidioidomycosis).Memberships, Major CommitteesMember, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Panel on Antiretroviral Therapy and Medical Management of HIV-Infected Children, 2007 - presentService to Hospital, Medical School, and UCLA AIDS Institute.Hospital: Member, Antimicrobial Agent Subcommittee of the UCLA Pharmacy and TherapeuticsDepartment of Pediatrics Chair, Departmental Review and Appraisal Committee