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Leslie Parent, MD, Infectious Disease, Hershey, PA

Leslie J Parent MD


Associate Vice President for Health Sciences Research, Penn State University Vice Dean for Research and Graduate Studies Professor, Medicine and Microbiology & Immunology, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine

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  • 500 University DrHershey, PA 17033

  • Phone+1 800-233-4082

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Education & Training

  • Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
    Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical CenterFellowship, Infectious Disease, 1991 - 1994
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1987 - 1991
  • Duke University School of Medicine
    Duke University School of MedicineClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1991 - 2026
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1987 - 1991
  • Infectious Disease
    American Board of Internal Medicine Infectious Disease

Publications & Presentations

Press Mentions

  • The Medical Minute: What to Know About the Delta Variant
    The Medical Minute: What to Know About the Delta VariantJuly 14th, 2021
  • College of Medicine Celebrates Student Achievements Virtually
    College of Medicine Celebrates Student Achievements VirtuallyMay 6th, 2020
  • Central Pennsylvania Native Helps Lead the Nation's Fight Against COVID-19
    Central Pennsylvania Native Helps Lead the Nation's Fight Against COVID-19March 25th, 2020

Grant Support

  • Role of biomolecular condensates in regulating HIV-1 viral ribonucleoprotein complex formation in the setting of substance use disorderPENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIV HERSHEY MED CTR2021–2026
  • Molecular Mechanisms of Retroviral Gag-RNA interactions in Virus AssemblyPENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIV HERSHEY MED CTR2020–2025
  • Molecular Mechanisms of Retroviral Gag-RNA interactions in Virus AssemblyPENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIV HERSHEY MED CTR2020–2025
  • Nuclear Trafficking Of The Retroviral GAG ProteinNational Cancer Institute2003–2011
  • Matrix Protein And Retrovirus InfectionNational Cancer Institute1998–2002
  • HIV-1 GAG Mediated AssemblyNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases1994–1997
  • Analysis Of HIV-1 Gag-Mediated AssemblyNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases1993

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