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  1. 1
    JAMA · 2025
    PMID: 39616603PMCID: PMC11610526DOIFirst author48 citations
  2. 2
    JAMA internal medicine · 2022
    PMID: 35285851PMCID: PMC8922207DOISenior author69 citations
  3. 3
    Harm reduction journal · 2021
    PMID: 34819070PMCID: PMC8611635DOISenior author56 citations

Publications

68 publications

Active

7 grants
  • KP
    Columbia University-Weill Cornell Medicine CFAR (CU-WCM CFAR)
    National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases · 2026–2031 · via Columbia University
    P30AI191337-01A1
  • Co-I
    Research Training in Infectious Diseases
    National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases · 2020–2030· 2 renewals
    T32AI007613-26A1
  • Co-I
    Hormone Therapy for Peri- and Postmenopausal Women with HIV (HoT): ACTG A5424
    National Institute on Aging · 2025–2028 · via University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    R01AG081155-03
  • MPI
    ACTG Leadership and Operations Center (LOC) - CRS 7804
    National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases · 2012–2027 · via University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill· 9 renewals
    UM1AI068636-20
  • KP
    Weill Cornell Medicine - Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Clinical Trials Unit
    National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases · 2013–2027· 2 renewals
    UM1AI069419-15
  • Sub-PI
    The Role of Sleep in Cardiovascular Health Among Men Living With HIV
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute · 2024–2027 · via Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey – New Brunswick
    R01HL156788-05
  • Co-I
    HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN106 FHI360 - WCM)
    National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases · 2020–2026 · via FHI 360· 2 renewals
    UM1AI068619-19
Completed grants (12)
  • MPI
    ACTG LOC (A5415 FDG PET/CT Scans)
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute · 2023–2024 · via University of California, Los Angeles
    R01HL149516-01A1
  • MPI
    1/2 REPRIEVE Extension for Trial Completion
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute · 2023–2024 · via The General Hospital Corporation (dba Massachusetts General Hospital)
    UG3HL164285-01
  • Sub-PI
    CoVPN 3001: Phase 3, SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine (Moderna TX, Inc.)
    National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases · 2020–2023 · via FHI 360
    FHI 210569-01
  • Sub-PI
    CoVPN 3004: Phase 3, SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine (Novavax)
    National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases · 2020–2023 · via FHI 360
    5 UM1 AI068619615
  • MPI
    Pitavastatin to Reduce Physical Function Impairment and FRailty in HIV (PREPARE) - A5332 substudy A5361s: 1560 B WB699
    National Institute on Aging · 2018–2023 · via University of California, Los Angeles
    R01AG054366-05
  • MPI
    A5332: Prevention of Vascular Events in HIV - REPRIEVE & Substudy A5333s: Pitavastatin on CAD & Inflammatory Biomarkers
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute · 2014–2023 · via The Brigham & Women's Hospital INC
    U01HL123336-01
  • MPI
    Effect of Pitavastatin on Kidney Function in HIV-infected Persons - CRS 7804 1560 B XA868
    National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases · 2018–2022 · via University of California, Los Angeles
    R01DK108438-05
  • Sub-PI
    Accessible Care Intervention for Engaging People who Inject Illicit Drugs (PWID) in Hepatitis C Care
    National Institute on Drug Abuse · 2016–2021 · via Research Foundation of CUNY· 2 renewals
    R01DA041298-04
  • KP
    AIDS Education and Training Centers Program (AETC)
    Health Resources and Services Administration · 2015–2019 · via Columbia University
    5 U1O HA29291-02
  • PI
    Rates of Mixed Hepatitis C Infection in Active Injection Drug Users and the Impact of Low Level Mixed Infection on Treatment Outcomes
    Bristol-Myers Squibb · 2015–2018
    BMS AI444-385
  • PI
    Thrombocytopenia & HIV/HCV: Risk Factors & Treatment
    NIAID · 2005–2010 · via NIH RePORTER
    K23AI065319-05
  • MPI
    SAFETY/EFFICACY OF IV ANTI-D FOR TREATMENT OF THROMBOCYTOPENIA IN HCV
    NCRR · 2005–2007 · via NIH RePORTER
    M01RR000047-47

Clinical research

18 studies

Active

3 studies
  • PI
    A5432: Optimizing Implementation of Long-Acting ART and Implementation Research (LATIR) in the ACTG through Qualitative Research with A5359 Trial Participants and Study Staff
    National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases · OPEN TO ACCRUAL (as of 2026)
  • PI
    A5321:Decay of HIV-1 Reservoirs in Participants on Long-Term Antiretroviral Therapy: The ACTG HIV Reservoirs Cohort (AHRC) Study
    National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases · OPEN TO ACCRUAL (as of 2025)
  • PI
    The Role of Sleep in Cardiovascular Health Among Men Living with HIV
    Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey · OPEN TO ACCRUAL (as of 2024)
Completed & closed trials (15)
  • PI
    Safety, Tolerability, and Impact of Oral TLR8 Agonist Selgantolimod on HBsAg in Participants With Both Chronic Hepatitis B and HIV
    PHASE2 · National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases · IRB STUDY CLOSURE (as of 2026)
    Hepatitis B; HIV Infections
    NCT05551273
  • PI
    A Phase 3b, Open Label, Randomized, standard-of Care Control Arm, Multicenter, Superiority Study Evaluating the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Injectable CAB LA + RPV LA in Viremic Participants Living With HIV-1 (CROWN)
    PHASE3 · VIIV Healthcare · CLOSED TO ACCRUAL (as of 2026)
    HIV Infections
    NCT06694805
  • PI
    A Proposal to Cure HCV And Guide Engagement among People Living with HIV (CHANGE)
    Columbia University Medical Center · IRB STUDY CLOSURE (as of 2025)
  • PI
    A Phase 2, Open-label, Multicenter, Randomized Study to Evaluate the Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Acceptability of Twice Yearly Long-acting Subcutaneous Lenacapavir for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis in Cisgender Women in the United States
    PHASE2 · Gilead Sciences, Inc. · CLOSED TO ACCRUAL (as of 2025)
    Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis of HIV Infection
    NCT06101329
  • PI
    B-Enhancement of HBV Vaccination in Persons Living With HIV (BEe-HIVe): Evaluation of HEPLISAV-B
    PHASE3 · National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases · IRB STUDY CLOSURE (as of 2025)
    HIV Infection; Hepatitis B
    NCT04193189
  • PI
    Randomized, Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Anti-inflammatory Efficacy of Letermovir (Prevymis) in Adults With Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-1 and Asymptomatic Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Who Are on Suppressive ART and Its Effect on Chronic Inflammation, HIV Persistence, and Other Clinical Outcomes
    PHASE2 · National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases · IRB STUDY CLOSURE (as of 2024)
    HIV Infections; Cytomegalovirus; CMV
    NCT04840199
  • PI
    Glecaprevir/Pibrentasvir Fixed-dose Combination Treatment for Acute Hepatitis C Virus Infection (PURGE-C)
    PHASE2 · National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases · IRB STUDY CLOSURE (as of 2024)
    Hepatitis C Infection; HIV Infection
    NCT04042740
  • PI
    A Phase 3, Randomized, Observer-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Immunogenicity of a SARS-CoV-2 Recombinant Spike Protein Nanoparticle Vaccine (SARS-CoV-2 rS) With Matrix-M1™ Adjuvant in Adult Participants ≥ 18 Years With a Pediatric Expansion in Adolescents (12 to < 18 Years)
    PHASE3 · Novavax, Inc · IRB STUDY CLOSURE (as of 2023)
    SARS-CoV Infection; Covid19
    NCT04611802
  • PI
    A Phase 3, Randomized, Stratified, Observer-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Immunogenicity of mRNA-1273 SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine in Adults Aged 18 Years and Older
    PHASE3 · ModernaTX · IRB STUDY CLOSURE (as of 2023)
    SARS-CoV-2
    NCT04470427
  • PI
    Individual Patient Emergency Compassionate Use with Casirivimab and Imdevimab
    Weill Medical College of Cornell University · IRB STUDY CLOSURE (as of 2023)
  • PI
    COVID-19 Prevention Network (CoVPN) Screening
    Weill Medical College of Cornell University · IRB STUDY CLOSURE (as of 2022)
  • PI
    Glecaprevir/Pibrentasvir Fixed-dose Combination Treatment for Acute Hepatitis C Virus Infection (PURGE-C)
    PHASE2 · National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases · IRB STUDY CLOSURE (as of 2021)
    Hepatitis C Infection; HIV Infection
    NCT04042740
  • PI
    Remdesivir (RDV; GS-5734) for the Treatment of Selected Coronavirus (CoV) Infection
    Gilead Sciences, Inc. · IRB STUDY CLOSURE (as of 2021)
  • PI
    A Phase 3 Randomized Study to Evaluate the Safety and Antiviral Activity of Remdesivir (GS-5734™) in Participants With Severe COVID-19
    PHASE3 · Gilead Sciences, Inc. · IRB STUDY CLOSURE (as of 2020)
    COVID-19
    NCT04292899
  • PI
    A Phase 3 Randomized Study to Evaluate the Safety and Antiviral Activity of Remdesivir (GS-5734™) in Participants With Moderate COVID-19 Compared to Standard of Care Treatment
    PHASE3 · Gilead Sciences, Inc. · IRB STUDY CLOSURE (as of 2020)
    COVID-19
    NCT04292730

News mentions

  • Awards & Honors: May 2026
    May 29, 2026

    Awards, honors and achievements for the month of May.

  • Awards & Honors: December 2025
    December 31, 2025

    Awards, honors and achievements for the month of December.

  • Updated Hep B Vaccine More Effective for People with HIV
    December 11, 2024

    A newer vaccine against hepatitis B virus was clearly superior to an older vaccine type in inducing a protective antibody response among people living with HIV who didn’t respond to prior vaccination, according to the results of an international study led by a Weill Cornell Medicine investigator.

  • Accessible Care Key to Treating Hepatitis C in People Who Inject Drugs
    April 7, 2022

    Among participants who had hepatitis C and who injected drugs, those treated at a non-stigmatizing “accessible care” treatment center co-located with a syringe service program (SSP) were nearly three times more likely to be cured of the infectious disease compared with those referred out to local clinicians through patient navigation, according to a randomized clinical trial led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy.

  • Mission Possible: Weill Cornell Medicine Launches an Unprecedented Research Effort in the Battle Against COVID-19
    March 2, 2021

    Soon after the first case of COVID-19 was reported in New York City last March, a group of about 10 physician-scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine met to discuss a pressing issue: there were no known treatments for severe cases of the disease.

External relationships

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Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals, Inc.