Johns Hopkins University · GeneticsThomas Hepatology Lab
David L Thomas · Baltimore, Maryland
Research Focus
Dr. David L. Thomas's lab at Johns Hopkins University focuses on understanding liver diseases, particularly hepatitis C (HCV) and steatotic liver disease, especially in people who inject drugs and those living with HIV. The lab investigates the causes and trends of these diseases, aiming to inform public health policies and improve treatment outcomes. Through this research, the lab seeks to address the growing health crisis related to liver disease in vulnerable populations.
Hepatitis CHIVliver diseasepublic healthepidemiologysteatotic liver diseasedrug usechronic diseaseliver cirrhosis
Research Aims
5AIM 01Investigate the incidence and causes of liver disease among people who inject drugs and those living with HIV.
AIM 02Assess the efficacy of curative HCV treatments in Baltimore communities.
AIM 03Identify factors driving new HCV infections and barriers to treatment.
AIM 04Study the epidemic trends of steatotic liver disease in vulnerable populations.
AIM 05Inform public health policies to achieve the national goal of HCV elimination.
Skills the Lab Values
epidemiological modelingdata analysiscommunity health assessmentstatistical software (e.g., R, SAS)patient recruitmenthealth policy evaluationsurveys and interviewsbiostatisticsqualitative research methods
Output against the department
Publications391top 19% of dept.48th of 259
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Citations38ktop 16% of dept.42nd of 259
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most citedleast cited
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