Johns Hopkins University · Microbiology & ImmunologyHIV Health and Aging Research Group
Joseph B. Margolick · Baltimore, Maryland
Research Focus
Dr. Joseph B. Margolick's lab at Johns Hopkins University focuses on understanding HIV infection and its long-term effects on health, particularly among men who have sex with men. The lab contributes to a major study that has been ongoing since 1984, examining both the natural and treated histories of HIV. They aim to deepen our knowledge of how HIV affects aging and related health issues through extensive data collection and collaboration with other research sites.
HIVchronic diseasesagingcohort studiescomorbiditiesepidemiologyhealth disparitieslongitudinal studiesbiological specimens
Research Aims
5AIM 01Identify long-term health effects of HIV treatment on aging.
AIM 02Examine the relationship between HIV and chronic diseases.
AIM 03Contribute data to the MACS-WIHS Combined Cohort Study.
AIM 04Support local initiatives on inflammation and physical activity.
AIM 05Implement CCS protocols and aid its scientific goals.
Skills the Lab Values
data collectionclinical trialsechocardiographyphysical exam techniquesbioinformaticsspecimen cryopreservationparticipant recruitmentstatistical analysisquestionnaire design
Output against the department
Publications319top 15% of dept.71st of 486
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most publishedleast published
Citations27ktop 12% of dept.59th of 486
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most citedleast cited
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