Kiran T. Thakur, MD

Dr. Kiran Thakur, MD FAAN FANA is an internationally recognized physician–scientist and clinician-educator specializing in neuroinfectious diseases and health equity. She is a leader in advancing clinical care, research, and education at the intersection of neurology and infectious diseases, with a particular focus on improving outcomes for patients with central nervous system infections in resource-limited settings.

Dr. Thakur serves as Associate Professor of Neurology at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center, where she directs the clinical and research Programs in Neuroinfectious Diseases. She is founding Director of the Neuroinfectious Diseases Program and leads education...