Dr. Schacker joined University of Minnesota in September of 1996. Dr. Schacker has developed a translational research program focused on HIV transmission and pathogenesis. Areas of interest include factors that increase the likelihood and efficiency of HIV transmission and T cell homeostasis in HIV-1 infected persons. Dr. Schacker serves as ... Member of the Scientific Advisory Board of LabNow, Inc. Dr. Schacker received his M.D. from the University of Minnesota in 1986 and completed a residency in Internal Medicine at the Oregon Health Sciences University. He completed a fellowship in Infectious Diseases at the University of Washington and joined the UW faculty in 1993.Read Full Background