David M. Knipe
Higgins Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics · Harvard Medical School · Harvard University
Quick answer: David M. Knipe is Higgins Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics at Harvard University. David M. Knipe shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ Individuals who are interested in graduate study in my lab or the Harvard Virology Program are encouraged to consult the Program website for information.
Research interests
We study the molecular and cellular biology of herpes simplex virus productive and latent infection and the mechanism of the host immune response to HSV. We also have been studying a candidate genital herpes vaccine that we have developed, and we are constructing and studying HSV recombinants as vaccine vectors for AIDS, SARS, West Nile and anthrax vaccines.
Selected publications (since 2023)
Validation of human sensory neurons derived from inducible pluripotent stem cells as a model for latent infection and reactivation by herpes simplex virus 1 (Oh et al., 2025)
Frequently asked questions
Is David M. Knipe hiring PhD students at Harvard University?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, David M. Knipe's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Individuals who are interested in graduate study in my lab or the Harvard Virology Program are encouraged to consult the Program website for information..
What does David M. Knipe research?
We study the molecular and cellular biology of herpes simplex virus productive and latent infection and the mechanism of the host immune response to HSV. We also have been studying a candidate genital herpes vaccine that we have developed, and we are constructing and studying HSV recombinants as vac
Data last updated: 2026-09-11 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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