Dr. Mimi Ghosh The George Washington University, USA

Dr. Mimi Ghosh is a leading researcher in the field of reproductive immunology and infectious disease epidemiology. As an Associate Professor at George Washington University’s Milken Institute School of Public Health, her work centers on understanding the mechanisms of sexual transmission of HIV in women, with a particular focus on... read moremucosal immune responses within the female reproductive tract.
Her research investigates the role of endogenous antimicrobial molecules and how their expression is regulated by gonadal steroid hormones. Through longitudinal cohort studies, Dr. Ghosh explores the complex interplay between hormonal contraception, mucosal immunity, and susceptibility to infections, aiming to inform both clinical practice and public health strategies.

Dr. Ghosh’s expertise spans several key areas including:

• Mucosal immunity and HIV transmission
• Hormonal regulation of antimicrobial defenses
• Contraceptive behavior and reproductive health
• Translational research bridging basic science and patient care

She is actively involved in T2-level translational research, bringing scientific insights closer to clinical application. Her work has been widely published in peer-reviewed journals and indexed in PubMed and Scopus.