Professor | Infectious Disease Physician | Researcher | Public Health Leader
Dr. Philip Keiser is an accomplished infectious disease physician, educator, researcher, and public health leader with more than 30 years of experience in HIV prevention, clinical care, research, and healthcare workforce development. He serves as Professor of Epidemiology and Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB).
Dr. Keiser provides strategic and scientific leadership for a diverse portfolio of federally, state, and industry-funded public health initiatives focused on infectious disease prevention, chronic disease management, healthcare workforce development, and improving access to care. He serves as Principal Investigator for Texas AHEC East, AIDS Education and Training Center (AETC) initiatives, routine HIV screening and testing programs, and multiple Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program initiatives. Through these programs, he fosters partnerships among academic institutions, healthcare providers, public health agencies, and community organizations to strengthen healthcare delivery and address the needs of rural and underserved populations.
A longstanding leader in HIV education and workforce development, Dr. Keiser established Texas's first AIDS Education and Training Center at Parkland Hospital in the late 1990s. In 2008, he brought the program to UTMB, establishing a foundation for expanding HIV clinical education, professional training, and technical assistance throughout Texas. His leadership has contributed to strengthening the capacity of healthcare professionals to deliver evidence-based HIV prevention and treatment services.
Dr. Keiser has participated as an investigator in more than 50 HIV clinical trials and previously chaired the Texas HIV Medication Advisory Committee, formerly the Texas AIDS Drug Assistance Program Advisory Board. His research and professional contributions reflect a longstanding commitment to advancing HIV treatment, improving clinical practices, and translating scientific evidence into effective healthcare interventions.
Since 2006, Dr. Keiser has contributed to the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), providing HIV clinical care, education, and research in Kenya. His international efforts have focused on strengthening HIV treatment programs, building clinical capacity, and improving outcomes for individuals receiving antiretroviral therapy.
Throughout his career, Dr. Keiser has demonstrated a sustained commitment to advancing public health through clinical research, healthcare professional education, and collaborative partnerships. His leadership bridges academic medicine, public health practice, and community-based healthcare delivery to strengthen healthcare systems, develop the healthcare workforce, and improve health outcomes in Texas and internationally.
