Jennifer Alzos Downs MD
Associate Professor of Medicine, Microbiology & Immunology, Weill Cornell Medical College
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1300 York AveRoom A421New York, NY 10065
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Summary
- Dr. Jennifer Downs is a physician-scientist trained in Infectious Diseases and Parasitology. She has conducted research at the Weill Bugando School of Medicine in Mwanza, Tanzania since 2008. Her three major areas of research have been: (1) determining the relationship between schistosome infection and mucosal immunity in women in Tanzania, (2) conducting implementation studies to address major public health challenges in rural communities in Tanzania, and (3) investigating evidence-based strategies to retain and promote women scientists to leadership in global health.
Education & Training
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Fellowship, Infectious Disease, 2007 - 2010- New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Internal Medicine, 2004 - 2007
Weill Cornell MedicineClass of 2004
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 2006 - 2027
CA State Medical License 2013 - 2019
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine Infectious Disease
Clinical Trials
- From Obstacles to Opportunities for Family Planning in Tanzania Start of enrollment: 2018 Aug 20
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Long-term perspectives of Muslim and Christian religious leaders on an educational intervention about family planning in Tanzania.Hajirah Gumanneh, Sheridan Bowers, Enock Miyaye, Patrick Kweka, Aneth Nzali
Global Public Health. 2025-12-01 - Validation of rapid point-of-care tests for herpes simplex virus-type 2 in rural Tanzania.Jane K Maganga, Kristen Riley, Crispin Mukerebe, Loyce Mhango, Donald Miyaye
International Journal of STD & AIDS. 2025-06-01 - A study protocol to engage religious leaders to reduce blood pressure in Tanzanian communities: A cluster randomized trial.Bazil Kavishe, Megan Willkens, Agrey H Mwakisole, Fredrick Kalokola, Elialilia Okello
Contemporary Clinical Trials. 2025-05-01
Journal Articles
- Pre-Post Effects of a Tetanus Care Protocol Implementation in a Sub-Saharan African Intensive Care UnitJennifer A Downs, Halinder S Mangat, Reed Magleby, Robert N Peck, PLoS One
Press Mentions
Parasitic Worm Raises Risk of Cervical Cancer, Study FindsApril 23rd, 2025
Weill Cornell Medicine Researchers Win Awards from Doris Duke Charitable FoundationJuly 21st, 2017
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