Dr. Kelly Dooley

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kelly Dooley, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where she leads the Baltimore-India Clinical Trials Unit. Her research primarily focuses on tuberculosis therapeutics, with an emphasis on Phase II clinical trials evaluating new and existing drugs for treating drug-sensitive and drug-resistant tuberculosis, as well as HIV/tuberculosis co-infection. Dr. Dooley is deeply involved in clinical trials as a Principal Investigator and Protocol Chair, contributing significantly to scientific committees including the Tuberculosis Trials Consortium, AIDS Clinical Trials Group, and IMPAACT networks. She has a special interest in optimizing tuberculosis treatment for vulnerable populations, including children and pregnant women. Dr. Dooley earned her MD from Duke University and completed her residency in internal medicine alongside a fellowship in infectious diseases at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She is board certified in internal medicine and infectious diseases and has held various leadership roles within the ACTG Tuberculosis TSG and related groups. With extensive experience in clinical trials, her work aims to improve outcomes for individuals affected by tuberculosis and HIV.

Research Interests

Requirements for Johns Hopkins University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Inorganic Chemistry with Lab Organic Chemistry with Lab General Biology with Lab
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • CV
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Department of Pathology - PhD in Pathobiology. GRE is not required.