Mark J. Mulligan, MD

As the director of the Vaccine Center at NYU Langone and the director of the Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, I am deeply committed to advancing patient care through both clinical practice and groundbreaking research. My philosophy of care revolves around establishing strong patient relationships and demonstrating empathy, ensuring that each individual receives comprehensive and compassionate care.

I specialize in infectious diseases, with a particular focus on vaccine development and immunology. My extensive experience includes managing global health threats such as the H1N1 flu pandemic, avian influenza strains like H5N1 and H7N9, Zika, Ebola, and measles outbreaks. With years of experience in the field, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my practice, underscored by my dedication to proactive healthcare engagement and patient education.

Throughout my career, I have been actively involved in research aimed at improving patient outcomes and advancing our understanding of immunology. My current projects include developing a pediatric and adult research registry for vaccine clinical trials, investigating the safety and immune response of a new nasal COVID-19 booster vaccine, and contributing to the Rheumatology Specimen And Matched Phenotype Linked Evaluation (SAMPLE) Registry and Biorepository, a research effort to help us understand the factors that contribute to the risk of autoimmune and rheumatic diseases. Additionally, I am researching predictors of poor vaccine responses to the hepatitis B vaccine, focusing on immune system differences between people who respond to the vaccine and those who don’t.

My medical career was inspired by my father, an oral surgeon whose dedication to patient care deeply influenced me. From an early age, I was fascinated by the process of diagnosing and solving medical mysteries, which led me to pursue a career in molecular virology and infectious diseases. My educational background includes extensive training in these areas. I am proud to be part of the team at NYU Langone, where we strive to provide coordinated and seamless care for our patients.