Key Faculty & Specific Research Interests
![Joseph N. Cherabie, MD, MSc](https://infectiousdiseases.wustl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Cherabie-Joseph-280x386-1-280x386.jpg)
Joseph N. Cherabie, MD, MSc
Assistant Professor of Medicine
- Phone: 314-454-8254
- Email: jcherabie@wustl.edu
Dr. Cherabie specializes in sexual health care with a focus on LGBTQIA+ health, sexually transmitted infections (STI), and HIV, all within the lens of medical education.
![Donald L Hong, MD](https://infectiousdiseases.wustl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Hong-Donald_HS-280x386.jpg)
Donald L Hong, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
- Email: dlhong@wustl.edu
Dr. Hong specializes in HIV and STI care, HIV prevention, and public health, with a special focus on outpatient HIV care, HIV PrEP implementation, inpatient outcomes for syphilis treatment, and community education regarding STI diagnosis and treatment.
![Julia López, PhD, MPH, LCSW](https://infectiousdiseases.wustl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Lopez-Julia_bio-image-280x386.jpg)
Julia López, PhD, MPH, LCSW
Assistant Professor of Medicine
- Phone: 314-454-8249
- Email: julialopez@wustl.edu
Dr. López is a public health researcher who uses her clinical practice skills to further advance the field of sexual health using public health and social work theories and frameworks.
![Aditi Ramakrishnan, MD, MSc](https://infectiousdiseases.wustl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Ramakrishnan-280x386.jpg)
Aditi Ramakrishnan, MD, MSc
Assistant Professor of Medicine
- Email: aditir@wustl.edu
Dr. Ramakrishnan’s research focuses on applying implementation science strategies to improve domestic HIV prevention and care, particularly for cisgender women.
![Hilary E.L. Reno, MD, PhD](https://infectiousdiseases.wustl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/hilary_e_l_reno-280x386.jpg)
Hilary E.L. Reno, MD, PhD
Professor of Medicine
- Phone: 314-454-8354
- Fax: 314-454-5392
- Email: hreno@wustl.edu
Dr. Reno specializes in sexual health care, with a special focus on the clinical care of sexually transmitted infections (STI) and the intersection with HIV prevention.