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    Albert G Thomas, MD

    Research

    Dr. Thomas has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals, such as Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Journal of Reproductive Medicine, written several book chapters, and presented at a number of national and international meetings.

    Research interests include examination of the biological mechanism(s) of enhancement of co-infection between chlamydia or gonorrhea and HIV utilizing in vitro tissue culture models.

    In 2006, Dr. Thomas received a Masters degree in Clinical Research from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and New York University. This degree in translational research is an essential step to diminishing healthcare disparities observed in the Harlem community.

    Dr. Thomas is committed to leading a funded Health Disparities Research group in the Division of Gynecology and Infectious Diseases dedicated to improved understanding of how sexually transmitted infections affect the innate immune system and whether this interaction contributes to the persistence of such infections among underserved ethnic groups.