Kate Howe
About Kate Howe
Kate Howe is a Physician Assistant at the National Institutes of Health, where she has worked since 2018 in the Laboratory of Clinical Immunology and Microbiology. She holds degrees in Physician Assistant studies and Maternal and Child Health from The George Washington University and has previous experience with Operation Smile in Ethiopia and Virginia.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Kate Howe has been a Physician Assistant at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2018. She previously worked in the same role from 2015 to 2018, totaling six years of service at NIH. She is affiliated with the Laboratory of Clinical Immunology and Microbiology (LCIM) within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). In her position, she manages two Investigational New Drug (IND) clinical protocols, including a trial focused on the safety and efficacy of abatacept.
Education and Expertise
Kate Howe earned her Master of Science in Health Sciences (MSHS) and a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Maternal and Child Health from The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, completing her studies from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Colorado College, where she studied from 2001 to 2005. Her educational background supports her expertise in clinical immunology and patient care.
Background in Global Health Initiatives
Before her tenure at the NIH, Kate Howe worked with Operation Smile in Ethiopia as a Project Manager from 2007 to 2009. She also served as a Program Coordinator for Operation Smile in Norfolk, VA, from 2005 to 2007. These roles involved managing health initiatives and programs focused on improving healthcare access and outcomes for children in need.
Clinical Focus and Patient Care
In her current role at the NIH, Kate Howe works with patients who have primary and unknown immune deficiencies. Her clinical focus includes conditions such as CTLA4, PI3K, and Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID). Her work involves direct patient care and participation in clinical trials aimed at advancing treatment options for these complex health issues.