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Alan Cross, MD, Infectious Disease, Baltimore, MD

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Infectious Disease Baltimore, MD

Professor, Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine

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  • Office

    22 S Greene St
    Baltimore, MD 21201
    Phone+1 410-706-5328
    Fax+1 410-706-6205

Education & Training

  • University of Rochester
    University of RochesterFellowship, Infectious Disease, 1973 - 1974
  • Boston University Medical Center
    Boston University Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1972 - 1973
  • Rush University Medical Center
    Rush University Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1970 - 1972
  • Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 1970
  • Harvard University
    Harvard UniversityBA, Magna Cum Laude, 1966

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1977 - 2024
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Infectious Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Legion of Merit 1994
  • E. Karl Bastress Award for Excellence in Leveraging the Army Research and Development Program 1991
  • "A" designator 1990
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The NEU1-selective sialidase inhibitor, C9-butyl-amide-DANA, blocks sialidase activity and NEU1-mediated bioactivities in human lung in vitro and murine lung in vivo  
    Hyun SW,Liu A, Liu Z, Cross AS, Verceles AC, Magesh S, Kommalla Y, Ando H, Luzina IG, Atamas SP, Piepenbrink KH, Sundberg EJ, Guang W, Ishida H, Lillehoj EPand Goldblu..., Glycobiology, 1/1/2016
  • Desialylation of airway epithelial cells during influenza virus infection enhances pneumococcal adhesion via galectin binding  
    Nita-Lazar M, Banerjee A, Feng C, Amin MN, Frieman MB, Chen WH, Cross AS, Wang L-X, Vasta GR, Molecular Immunology, 1/1/2015
  • Intestinal dysbiosis following cholestasis is prevented by active immunization with a detoxified endotoxin vaccine  
    Alaish SM, Mongodin, Cross AS, J. Bacteriology and Mycology, 1/1/2015
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Structural elucidation of Gram-negative bacterial endotoxins by tandem mass spectrometry
    Khan MM, Oyler BL, Gregg KA, Ernst RK, Cross AS, Goodlett DR, Amercian Society for Mass Spectroscopy, Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, 1/1/2016
  • Genetic variation regulates the expression of the tight junction proteins at baseline and following common bile duct ligation
    Smith A, Timmons J, Murphy E, Zhao A, Cross A, Alaish SM, JACS, Pediatric Surgery I, Surgical Forum, American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2012
  • Genetic variation in the intestinal barrier in a cholestasis model.
    Alaish SM, Timmons J, Zhao A, Dorsey SG, Shea-Donahue T, Fasano A, Nataro JP, Cross A, Mucosal Biology: A fine balance between tolerance and immunity, Keystone Symposia, Vancouver, British Colombia, Canada, 1/1/2011
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Lectures

  • Antibiotic prophylaxis for patients with orthopedic appliances undergoing dental procedures 
    1/1/2012
  • Sialyl residues modulate LPS-mediated signaling through the Toll-like receptor 4 complex 
    Lucca, Italy - 1/1/2011
  • ICE-ing anthrax: the role of caspase-1 in the innate immune response to B. anthracis 
    1/1/2006
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Other

  • Taking exception: We need a broad approach to confronting superbugs. 
    Cross A, Washington Post
    1/3./2016

Grant Support

  • Novel Peptide Antagonist Theraphy For Superantigen- Induced Lethal ShockNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases2009–2012
  • Role Of Sialidase In Pulmonary Host Defenses And Acute Lung InjuryNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2007–2010
  • TularemiaNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases2008
  • Early Events During Infection With AnthraxNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases2005–2006
  • Evaluation Of Anti-Endotoxin Vaccine For Human UseNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases2003–2006
  • Evaluation Of Anti-Endotoxin Vaccine For Human UseNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases2002
  • Sialic Acid Modulation Regulates Neutrophil DiapedesisNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases1999–2002
  • Evaluation Of Antiendotoxin Vaccine For Human UseNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases1999–2001
  • Interferon Y Mediates Anti E Coli Defenses And SepsisNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases1998–2001