John D. Sorkin

John D. Sorkin is a Professor at the University of Maryland Baltimore with primary appointments in Medicine and Epidemiology & Public Health. He serves as Chief of Biostatistics and Informatics for four federally funded research centers, including the VA Geriatrics Research, Education, and Clinical Center. With a unique background in Mathematics, Computer Science, and Medicine, Sorkin bridges biostatistics, epidemiology, and clinical research, focusing on chronic disease management and aging-related conditions.

• Education: B.S. in Mathematics (Brooklyn College), M.D. (Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara), Ph.D. in Epidemiology (Johns Hopkins)
• Research Interests:

  His work spans cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and longevity, emphasizing exercise therapy for ambulatory disabilities (e.g., stroke, peripheral vascular disease). He investigates risk factors, interventions, and genetic influences on aging, publishing over 130 papers.

• Articles:

  Recent publications address venous thromboembolism risk prediction, Long COVID dietary interventions, HIV aging comorbidities, and telemedicine diabetes management. These reflect his interdisciplinary focus on biostatistics, public health, and vascular outcomes.

• Leadership & Teaching:

  He co-courses Masters in Clinical Research and leads biostatistics cores for research centers. As a statistical reviewer for American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and former co-editor of Diabetes Metabolism Research and Reviews, his academic influence spans editorial and educational domains.