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. 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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jason Zucker is an Infectious Disease provider in New York, New York. Dr. Zucker is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Monkeypox, HIV/AIDS, COVID-19, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). Dr. Zucker is currently accepting new patients.

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.

Infectious complications of HIV. Dr. Minamoto is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Myelitis, HIV/AIDS, and AIDS Dementia Complex.

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.

Louis M. Weiss, MD, MPH, is Vice Chair, Academic Affairs and Research, Pathology, Co-Director, Einstein Global Health Center and Professor, Pathology and Medicine (Infectious Diseases) at Montefiore Einstein. His clinical expertise is in the treatment and diagnosis of infectious diseases, with a focus on parasitology and global health. Dr. Weiss is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Myelitis, AIDS Dementia Complex, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and HIV/AIDS.

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

My research interests are: Clostridium difficile, Tuberculosis, Molecular epidemiology, Molecular mechanisms of antibiotic resistance, Bacteriophage Therapy. Dr. Riska is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dementia Complex, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.

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

Infections in solid organ and bone marrow transplant recipients. Dr. Muggia is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Myelitis, HIV/AIDS, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and AIDS Dementia Complex.

Mary Masters is an Infectious Disease provider in Bronx, New York. Dr. Masters is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, AIDS Dementia Complex, Osteomyelitis, and Endocarditis.

Hyun Yoon is an Infectious Disease provider in Bronx, New York. Dr. Yoon is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Cryptococcosis, Meningitis, Sepsis, and COVID-19.

Caroline Mullis is an Infectious Disease provider in Bronx, New York. Dr. Mullis is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Syphilis, Urethritis, and Gonorrhea.

Helen Tsai is an Infectious Disease provider in Bronx, New York. Dr. Tsai is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Febrile Neutropenia, Asymptomatic Bacteriuria, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, and Cytomegalovirus Infection.

Julian A. Torres lsasiga, MD, is an attending physician at Montefiore Einstein and Associate Professor, Infectious Diseases at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Torres’s clinical focus centers on general infectious disease care, HIV prevention and care, sexually transmitted infections and medical education. Dr. Torres is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Myelitis, and AIDS Dementia Complex.