Bio

Dr. David Truong is an Infectious Disease Specialist who joined Vancouver Infectious Diseases Centre (VIDC) in August 2016. At VIDC Dr. Truong is a sub-investigator for multiple clinical trials involving novel therapies for HIV, Hepatitis B and C. Dr. Truong is actively involved as an on-site physician at VIDC's Community Pop-Up Clinics (CPCs), which is held weekly in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside (DTES) neighborhood. His research projects focus on vulnerable patient populations of the DTES, including developing models of engagement for people who use drugs, continue the standard of care and maintaining to follow up with the patients who have undergone treatment for their Hepatitis C infection. Dr. Truong enjoys his engagements with the DTES population, finding it both challenging and rewarding and intends to continue his active efforts with the VIDC team.