Our primary research interest is in the biology, pathogenesis and immunology of Plasmodium falciparum. Patients infected with this parasite can be completely asymptomatic or develop severe disease resulting in death. The goal of our research has been to define the molecular mechanisms that underlie this variation in disease outcomes in P. falciparum. Toward this goal, we have developed a new pathogenesis model through the analysis of in vivo parasite biology and associated host factors using a whole genome and metabolomic approach. We have identified novel parasite biology when it resides in the human host and idnetified a putative mediator of coma in cerebral malaria.  We also are studying adjunctive therapy to improve outcomes in severe malaria using the animal model.   We carry out field based translational studies in cohorts infected with malaria in Africa and test hypothesis in the animal model of malaria.  The long term goal is to identify parasite and host processes involved in disease to serve as targets for vaccine or chemotherapeutic development. Dr. Daily is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malaria. Her top areas of expertise are Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, Malaria, Togaviridae Disease, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and Leg or Foot Amputation.

Yoram A. Puius, MD, PhD, is an attending physician, Associate Professor, Medicine and Associate Professor, Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery at Montefiore Einstein. His clinical focus centers on treating infections in the immunocompromised host, including recipients of solid organ transplants, patients with hematologic malignancies and recipients of cellular therapy. Dr. Puius is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malaria. His top areas of expertise are Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, and Malaria.

Photini Sinnis is an Infectious Disease provider in New York, New York. Dr. Sinnis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malaria. Her top areas of expertise are Malaria, Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, and Toxoplasmosis.

My clinical translational research is focused on the impact of reproductive hormones, both endogenous and exogenous on genital tract mucosal immunity and the vaginal microbiome in HIV-infected and at risk women.  The  goal of this work is to identify the biologic mechanisms that mediate changes in genital tract immunity and the vaginal microbiome in the setting of high progesterone states e.g. progesterone-dominant hormonal contraceptives and low estrogen states e.g. menopause as these states represent periods of vulnerability for HIV acquisition and transmission.  The long-term goal of this research is to develop targeted interventions to augment these hormonally responsive changes in the genital tract in order improve genital tract health and HIV prevention. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malaria. Her top areas of expertise are Malaria, Cryptococcosis, Myelitis, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.

Jonathan Garellek is an Infectious Disease provider in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Garellek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malaria. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Mastoiditis, Lymphangitis, and Malaria.

Harish Moorjani is an Infectious Disease provider in Briarcliff Manor, New York. Dr. Moorjani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malaria. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Myelitis, Strep Throat, and Lymphangitis.

Eric Last is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wantagh, New York. Dr. Last is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malaria. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

Jordan Glaser is an Infectious Disease specialist and an Internal Medicine provider in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Glaser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malaria. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Myelitis, AIDS Dementia Complex, and HIV/AIDS.

Paul Zelenetz is an Infectious Disease provider in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Zelenetz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malaria. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Lymphangitis, Strep Throat, and Pneumonia.

Julia Piwoz, MD, is Director, Pediatric Antimicrobial Stewardship and Medical Director, Congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Infectious Diseases Specialty Care Center at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Einstein and Associate Professor, Pediatrics at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Piwoz’s clinical focus includes congenital infections, including CMV, as well as both inpatient and outpatient antimicrobial stewardship. Dr. Piwoz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malaria. Her top areas of expertise are Toxic Shock Syndrome, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Strep Throat, and Coccidioidomycosis.

Barbara Edwards is an Infectious Disease provider in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Edwards is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malaria. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Pneumonia, and Sepsis.

Henry Donaghy is an Infectious Disease provider in Manhasset, New York. His top areas of expertise are Cryptococcosis, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, HIV/AIDS, and Strep Throat.

Christina Coyle is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Coyle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malaria. Her top areas of expertise are Cysticercosis, Helminthiasis, Strongyloidiasis, Chagas Disease, and Thrombectomy.

Anne-catrin Uhlemann is an Infectious Disease provider in New York, New York. Dr. Uhlemann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malaria. Her top areas of expertise are Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), COVID-19, Sepsis, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

Yixiu Zheng is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Zheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malaria. Her top areas of expertise are Subacute Thyroiditis, Obesity, Premenstrual Syndrome, and Menopause.

Qing Zhang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Flushing, New York. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malaria. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Sutton Disease 2, Aphthous Stomatitis, and Canker Sore.

Chaula Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malaria. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Vitamin D Deficiency, Enlarged Liver, and Pediatric Myocarditis.

Helen May is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. May is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malaria. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Peptic Ulcer.

Jonathan Chen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malaria. His top areas of expertise are Malaria, Male Genital Sores, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Donna Edwards is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Edwards has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malaria. Her top areas of expertise are Malaria, Obesity in Children, Obesity, and Sitosterolemia.