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Neuroinfectious Disease Research

Our studies involve examination of biological and neurobehavioral measures in people living with HIV and other infections to better understand how viral infection - and associated inflammation and injury - is established in the nervous system, how it responds to antiviral and other treatment interventions, and how persistent infection of the nervous system may be a barrier to viral cure.

For a cumulative list of Dr. Spudich's active NIH grants, visit NIH RePORTER, search by Spudich, Serena under "Principal Investigator (PI)/Project Leader" and Check All under "Fiscal Year (FY)."


The COVID Mind Study is dedicated toward bettering our understanding of COVID-19's effects on the brain.