
Robert D Burk MD
Clinical Genetics, Clinical Molecular Genetics
Professor, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
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Weiler Dept of Pediatrics1825 Eastchester RoadBronx, NY 10461
Phone+1 718-430-3720
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Summary
- Dr. Robert Burk, a tenured Professor in Pediatrics, Microbiology & Immunology, Epidemiology & Population Health, and Obstetrics Gynecology and Women's Health at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine based in Bronx, NY. He is a Board Certified in Medical Genetics. His educational journey includes an internship and residency at the University of California SF and Fellowship at the John Hopkins Medical Center, Baltimore. With a career at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center since 1983, he has a focus on cutting edge medical research. Dr. Burk's expertise lies in molecular genetics, biomedical research, and molecular epidemiology, among others. He has numerous publications in various medical journals, with a focus on microbiome studies and their impact on different diseases. He has been recognized for his contributions with multiple awards, including the Honorary Alumnus Award and Saul R. Korey Award in Translational Science & Medicine from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Elected fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Education & Training
Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Wakefield Campus)Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 1983 - 1984
Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Pediatrics, 1980 - 1983
University of California (San Francisco) School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1976 - 1977
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health SciencesClass of 1976
McGill UniversityBachelors, 1971 - 1972
George Washington UniversityNo-degree, 1969 - 1971
Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia UniversityMA, Biostatistics
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1978 - Present
NY State Medical License 1983 - 2026
PA State Medical License 1989 - 2002
MD State Medical License 1977 - 1992
American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics Clinical Genetics
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Honorary Alumnus Award Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 2013
- Saul R. Korey Award Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 2013
- CJ Valley Memorial Lectureship Award University of Massachusetts Medical School, 2003
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsDiet, Gut Microbiota, and Histidine Metabolism Toward Imidazole Propionate Production in Relation to Type 2 Diabetes.Hongbo Yang, Kai Luo, Brandilyn A Peters, Yi Wang, Yanbo Zhang
Diabetes Care. 2025-07-01 - Association of meal timing with adiposity measures and gut microbiome characteristics in a cohort study: the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos.Sarah K Alver, Brandilyn A Peters, Yasmin Mossavar-Rahmani, Qibin Qi, Amanda C McClain
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2025-06-01 - 2 citationsCase-Control Study of Cervicovaginal β/γ-Human Papillomavirus Infection in Women With Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Its Relation to Incident Cervical Precancer.Howard D Strickler, Mykhaylo Usyk, Isam-Eldin Eltoum, Natalie Bachman, Nancy A Hessol
The Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2025-03-17
Journal Articles
- Global genomic diversity of human papillomavirus type 6 (HPV6) based on 724 isolates and 190 complete genome sequencesJelen, M.M., Chen, Z., Kocjan, B.J., Burt, F.J., Chan, P.K., Chouhy, D., Combrinck, C.E., Coutlee, F., Estrade, C., Ferenczy, A., Fiander, A., Franco, E.L., Garland, S..., J Virol., 4/16/2014
- Serological response to an HPV16 E7 based therapeutic vaccine in women with high-grade cervical dysplasiaVan Doorslaer, K., Reimers, L.L., Studentsov, Y.Y., Einstein, M.H. and Burk, R.D., Gynecol. Oncol., 1/1/2010
- Influence of adherent and effective antiretroviral therapy use on human papillomavirus infection and squamous intraepithelial lesions in HIV-positive womenMinkoff, H., Zhong, Y., Burk, R.D., Palefsky, J.M., Xue, X., Watts, D.H., Levine, A.M., Wright, R.L., Colie, C., D'Souza, G., Massad, L.S. and Strickler, H.D., J. Infect. Dis., 1/1/2010
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Books/Book Chapters
Lectures
- "Pathogenesis and Evolution of Oncogenic Human Papillomavirus"Universidade do Estado do Amazonas, Manaus, Brazil - 10/23/2014
- "HPV variant analysis of TCGA CECS samples"MD Anderson, Houston, TX - 7/23/2014
- "Genital papillomaviruses and lesions in macaques"Madison, WI - 5/13/2014
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Other
- "Evolutionary Biology and Human Health"Robert David Burk, MD, American Museum of Natural History
http://www.amnh.org/news/2010/06/museum-links-evolutionary-biology-and-human-health/
6/9/2010 - "Human Papillomavirus infection in college women."Robert David Burk, MD, WNYW-TV (FOX), WCBS-TV, WWOR-TV (Frank Field)
2/11/1998 - "Human Papillomavirus Infection"Robert David Burk, MD, NBC News
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Press Mentions
HPV Vaccination During Pregnancy Show No Ill EffectsMarch 29th, 2017
What's Happening with the New 'Post-Market' Glucose Meter Quality ProgramSeptember 25th, 2014
Latest NewsFebruary 12th, 2016- Join now to see all
Grant Support
- Cervical, Anal & Oral HPV Persistence/Adolescent GirlsICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI2007–2028
- Multi-omic signatures of gut dysbiosis and cardiovascular comorbidities associated with HIV infectionALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE2023–2027
- Impact of HIV, oral microbiome and mycobiome on oral HPV persistenceALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE2022–2027
- Impact of HIV, oral microbiome and mycobiome on oral HPV persistenceALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE2022–2027
- Epidemiology of diet, metabolism and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in Hispanic/Latino adultsALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE2023–2026
- Epidemiology of diet, metabolism and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in Hispanic/Latino adultsALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE2023–2026
- Investigations Into The Molecular Pathogenesis Of Cervical Glandular NeoplasiasALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE2020–2025
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