Alberto Miguel Acosta

Alberto Miguel Acosta, M.D., Ph.D., is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University. He serves as an Assistant Attending Physician at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, specializing in infectious diseases and immunology. His career spans over three decades, with clinical services focused on tropical medicine and HIV-related conditions.

Education:

• B.A., Columbia University (1978)
• M.D., Cornell University Medical College (1985)
• Ph.D., Cornell University Graduate School of Medical Sciences (1985)

Dr. Acosta's research explores the intersection of immunology and parasitic infections, particularly in the context of Trypanosoma cruzi (Chagas disease) and Leishmania species. His work delves into antigen mimicry, immune evasion, and autoimmune responses triggered by parasitic infections. Key methodologies include cellular immunity analysis, molecular diagnostics, and host-pathogen interaction studies.

His 15 most recent publications (1982–2015) focus on parasitology, clinical immunology, and tropical medicine. Themes include antigen identification in Chagas disease, immune response defects in leishmaniasis, and cardiac complications in AIDS patients. Collaborations with Weill Cornell Medical College and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital highlight his translational research approach.