Overview
An expert in foodborne and intestinal infections, Cynthia Sears is a professor of medicine and oncology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine as well as a professor of molecular microbiology and immunology at the Bloomberg School of Public Health. She is the microbiome program leader of the Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy at Johns Hopkins and is director of the Johns Hopkins Germ-free Murine Facility. She is an infectious diseases expert who has focused on gut infections including diarrhea, foodborne illnesses Clostridium difficile (C. diff) and Helicobacter pylori during her career. In the laboratory and in clinical settings, she has studied the pathogenesis of enterotoxigenic Bacteroides fragilis (ETBF) over the past 25 years. The current focus of the Sears laboratory is to determine how the microbiota and specific bacteria contribute to colon carcinogenesis. The Sears laboratory integrates studies in humans and mouse models, employing microbiology, bioinformatics and immunologic methods. Dr. Sears has worked abroad in Thailand, Brazil, Haiti, Bangladesh and Malaysia. Dr. Sears served as associate editor of Clinical Infectious Diseases from 2000 to 2016. She has been an active member of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) for more than 20 years, serving the society in numerous capacities, and is currently president of the organization. Dr. Sears received her medical degree from Thomas Jefferson Medical College followed by training in internal medicine at The New York Hospital (Cornell Medical School) in New York City. She trained in infectious diseases at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Institute and the University of Virginia. Dr. Sears joined the faculty at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1988.
Dr. Sears is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Periodontitis, HIV/AIDS, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 164 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Baltimore, MD 21287
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Dr. Anna Durbin is an associate professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her area of clinical expertise is infectious disease. Dr. Durbin earned her M.D. from Wayne State University School of Medicine. She completed her residency and performed a fellowship in infectious diseases at Detroit Medical Center. She has expertise in the evaluation of live attenuated flavivirus vaccines, primary dengue and West Nile virus vaccines, and the early evaluation of malaria vaccines. She has served on national and international advisory boards and committees related to dengue and malaria vaccine safety. An important research interest of hers is studying the immunopathogenesis of dengue infection and disease. In addition to her clinical studies, her laboratory is also developing an animal model of dengue using rhesus macaques. Dr. Durbin is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Dengue Fever, Viral Hemorrhagic Fever, Arbovirosis, and Yellow Fever.
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Dr. Richard Moore is recognized for mentorship of medical students, residents, fellows, and junior faculty in HIV/AIDS Research. Winner of the David M. Levine Mentorship Awards in the General Internal Medicine Department, he is an expert in pharmacoepidemiology, clinical epidemiology, and health services research. Now serving as the Director of the Moore Clinic for HIV Care, which began in 1984, he has influenced the careers of young scholars not only in General Internal Medicine, but also in the Infectious Disease Division. His colleagues and mentees praise him for his accessibility, his patience, his scientific candor, his instinct for compelling research, his insight, and his abilities as a teacher and editor. Dr. Moore has authored 129 original manuscripts, 24 chapters, reviews and letters. For his medical degree he attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine where he also completed his Internship and Residency in the Department of Medicine. A fellowship, completed at Johns Hopkins University, Department of Medicine, Division of Internal Medicine, was followed by a Masters of Health Sciences at the Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology. Dr. Moore is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Sepsis, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, and Gastrostomy.
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Kathleen Neuzil is an Infectious Disease provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Neuzil is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Typhoid Fever, Salmonella Enterocolitis, Flu, and COVID-19.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Cynthia L. Sears
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Cynthia L. Sears?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Cynthia L. Sears by calling their office at 410-955-5000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Cynthia L. Sears a top-rated expert for Colonoscopy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Cynthia L. Sears is classified as an Advanced expert for Colonoscopy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Cynthia L. Sears specialize in?
While Dr. Cynthia L. Sears is a Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in Colonoscopy, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Endoscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Infectious Disease.
Does Dr. Cynthia L. Sears participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Cynthia L. Sears has published 164 articles and abstracts on conditions like Colonoscopy. You can view a list of Dr. Cynthia L. Sears's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Cynthia L. Sears accept my insurance?
Dr. Cynthia L. Sears accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-955-5000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- ColonoscopyDr. Sears isAdvanced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Sears isAdvanced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
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- EndoscopyDr. Sears isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- HIV/AIDSDr. Sears isExperienced. Learn about HIV/AIDS.
- PeriodontitisDr. Sears isExperienced. Learn about Periodontitis.