Michelle Matzko, MD, PhD
About Michelle Matzko, MD, PhD
Michelle Matzko, MD, PhD, is a Director at AlloVir and a Clinical Affiliate Faculty in Infectious Diseases at Brigham and Women's Hospital. She has extensive experience in internal medicine and infectious diseases, having held various positions at leading institutions such as UCSF, Massachusetts General Hospital, and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard.
Work at AlloVir
Michelle Matzko serves as the Director at AlloVir, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she contributes to the company's mission of developing innovative therapies for viral infections. AlloVir focuses on harnessing the power of the immune system to treat patients with multi-drug resistant viruses. Her expertise in translational genomics and personalized medicine aligns with the company's objectives.
Current Positions at Leading Institutions
In addition to her role at AlloVir, Michelle Matzko is a Clinical Affiliate Faculty in Infectious Diseases at Brigham and Women's Hospital, a position she has held since 2021. She is also a Research Affiliate at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where she has been working since 2020. These roles allow her to engage in cutting-edge research and clinical practice in the field of infectious diseases.
Education and Expertise
Michelle Matzko earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, completing her studies from 2012 to 2016. She also holds a PhD in Biobehavioral Health with a focus on Developmental and Health Genetics, which she obtained from Penn State University from 2006 to 2010. Her educational background supports her expertise in translational genomics, personalized medicine, and her research interests in ghrelin and aging biology.
Background in Medical Training
Michelle Matzko completed her Internal Medicine Residency at UCSF from 2016 to 2019, where she gained extensive clinical experience in the San Francisco Bay Area. Following her residency, she served as an Infectious Disease Fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital from 2019 to 2021. Her training has equipped her with a strong foundation in managing complex infectious diseases.
Previous Roles and Research Experience
Prior to her current positions, Michelle Matzko held various roles that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Medical Student Research Fellow at Joslin Diabetes Center in 2013 and as a Post-Doctoral Fellow in Clinical Orthopaedic Research at Geisinger Medical Center from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, she served as a Teaching Assistant at Penn State University from 2006 to 2009, further enhancing her research and teaching skills.