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 highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, Malaria, Togaviridae Disease, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and Leg or Foot Amputation.

. Dr. Sornprom is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Ehrlichiosis, Spotted Fever, Osteomyelitis, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

Burke Cunha is an Infectious Disease provider in Mineola, New York. Dr. Cunha is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Legionnaire Disease, Pneumonia, Mononucleosis, and Flu.

Dr. Zeitlin specializes in Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease and is board certified in both specialties. He is an attending physician and Chief of the Infectious Disease Department at White Plains Hospital. In his outpatient practice, he is proud of having developed long-term doctor-patient relationships with his primary care patients. Dr. Zeitlin is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and AIDS Dementia Complex.

Dr. Rachel Bartash received her undergraduate degree from Duke University and her medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine residency training at the University of Michigan. Following completion of her residency, she was an Instructor in the Department of General Medicine at the University of Michigan and the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare system. She returned to NY in 2015 when she began her fellowship training in Infectious Diseases at Montefiore Medical Center. During her fellowship, Dr. Bartash was an integral part of the antimicrobial stewardship program and her research focused the use of MRSA screening as a tool for de-escalation of antibiotics. Dr. Bartash is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Febrile Neutropenia, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, and Toxocariasis.

. Dr. Hyman is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Myelitis, HIV/AIDS, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

Genovefa Papanicolaou is an Infectious Disease provider in New York, New York. Dr. Papanicolaou is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Cytomegalovirus Infection, Sepsis, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, and Pneumonia.

Ann Falsey is an Infectious Disease provider in Rochester, New York. Dr. Falsey is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Parainfluenza, Flu, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

Judith Aberg is an Infectious Disease provider in New York, New York. Dr. Aberg is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, COVID-19, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and Vitamin D Deficiency.

Dr. Liise-anne Pirofski is a physician-scientist. Her research programs focus on host-microbe interaction and antibody immunity to infectious diseases. Dr. Pirofski is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Cryptococcosis, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), COVID-19, and Meningitis.

Barry S. Zingman, MD, is Medical Director, AIDS Center and Clinical Director, Infectious Diseases at Montefiore Einstein, and Professor, Medicine at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Zingman cares for people with a wide range of infectious disease conditions including HIV care, HIV prevention (PrEP; PEP), sexually transmitted infections, COVID, MPOX (monkeypox), other viral infections, diabetic foot infections, bone infections, heart and lung infections, post-surgical infections, tuberculosis and many others. Dr. Zingman is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dementia Complex, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.

Dr. Yin is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases. Dr. Yin is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Menopause, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and COVID-19.

Jonathan Shuter is an Infectious Disease provider in Bronx, New York. Dr. Shuter is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and AIDS Dementia Complex.

Robert Grossberg, MD, is Medical Director, Center for Positive Living/Infectious Diseases Clinic and Professor, Medicine at Montefiore-Einstein. His clinical focus is on the management of HIV infection. He has over 20 years of experience in treating patients with HIV. Dr. Grossberg also sees patients with general infectious disease conditions. Dr. Grossberg is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and AIDS Dementia Complex.

Clinical HIV studies. Dr. Alpert is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, AIDS Dementia Complex, and HIV/AIDS.

Leadership: Dr. Nosanchuk is an internationally regarded leader in undergraduate medical education, serving most recently as the Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education at Einstein. From 2020-2023, he led a complete revision of the MD program curriculum that included launching new required longitudinal courses on service learning, scholarship, and health systems sciences, and transforming the training phases to a 17-month pre-clinical period followed by 12-months of clerkships and 18-months of individualized professional development. Dr. Nosanchuk has received various education and leadership awrds from Einstein and medical/scientific societies. Dr. Nosanchuk serves on various external education and society committees, including being a member of the Executive Board of the National Board of Medical Examiners. Dr. Nosanchuk is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Paracoccidioidomycosis, Cryptococcosis, Sporotrichosis, and Melioidosis.

Wafaa El is an Infectious Disease provider in New York, New York. Dr. El is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, COVID-19, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and Ebola Virus Disease.

David Perlman is an Infectious Disease provider in New York, New York. Dr. Perlman is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, Myelitis, and Hepatitis.

Keith Sigel is a primary care provider, practicing in Infectious Disease in New York, New York. Dr. Sigel is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, HIV/AIDS, Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Gary Wormser is an Infectious Disease provider in Hawthorne, New York. Dr. Wormser is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lyme Disease, Babesiosis, Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis, Ehrlichiosis, and Splenectomy.

Arturo Casadevall is an Infectious Disease provider in Bronx, New York. Dr. Casadevall is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cryptococcosis, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), COVID-19, and Anthrax Infection.

Jennifer Downs is an Infectious Disease provider in New York, New York. Dr. Downs is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Schistosomiasis, Distomatosis, Helminthiasis, and Rhabditida Infections.

Michael Gaisa is an Infectious Disease provider in New York, New York. Dr. Gaisa is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Human Papillomavirus Infection, HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.

Joseph Domachowske is an Infectious Disease provider in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Domachowske is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Parainfluenza, Flu, H1N1 Influenza, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection.

Angela Branche is an Infectious Disease provider in Rochester, New York. Dr. Branche is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Parainfluenza, Flu, and Asymptomatic Bacteriuria.