Stephen E. Straus | |
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| Born | November 23, 1946 New York City, New York, US |
| Died | May 14, 2007 (aged 60) |
| Alma mater | Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons |
| Known for | herpesviruses, Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | virology, immunology |
| Institutions | National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine |
Stephen E. Straus (November 23, 1946[1] – May 14, 2007) was an American physician, immunologist, virologist and science administrator. He is particularly known for his research into human herpesviruses and chronic fatigue syndrome, and for his discovery of the autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome genetic disorder. He headed the Laboratory of Clinical Investigation of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health (NIH), and served as the founding director of the NIH's National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine.