Personal profile
Research interests
Since serving as primary investigator of the Pennsylvania Expanded HIV Testing initiative (PEHTI), Dr. Tonya Crook has remained interested in the spectrum of opportunities for HIV prevention in terms of early diagnosis, linkage and retention in care. As part of her clinical work and fellowship program director responsibilities, she is committed to facilitating the research and collaboration of learners.
Teaching and educational interests
Dr. Tonya Crook serves as the Program Director for the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Infectious Diseases (ID) Fellowship and coordinates the ID elective for Internal Medicine residents and medical students. Dr. Crook completed a post baccalaureate certificate in Educational Technology Integration through the Penn State World Campus and is interested in ways to improve clinician engagement in teaching and clinical research.
Clinical interests
Professional information
Board-certified in internal medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2000
Board-certified in infectious diseases, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2002
Education/Academic qualification
Health Evaluation Sciences, MS, The Pennsylvania State University
… → 2002
MBBS, Royal Free Hospital / UCL Medical School
1984 → 1990
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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PS10-10138, EXPANDED HIV TESTING FOR DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECTED POPULATIONS
Crook, T. (PI)
National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and Tuberculosis Prevention
9/30/10 → 12/31/12
Project: Research project
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EXPANDED & INTEGRATED HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV) TESTING FOR POPULATIONS
Crook, T. (PI)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
9/30/09 → 9/29/10
Project: Research project
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EXPANDED & INTEGRATED HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV) TESTING FOR POPULATIONS
Crook, T. (PI)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
9/30/08 → 9/29/09
Project: Research project
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EXPANDED & INTEGRATED HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV) TESTING FOR POPULATIONS
Crook, T. (PI)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
9/30/07 → 9/29/08
Project: Research project
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A broad-range polymerase chain reaction on a formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue is a powerful diagnostic tool, but requires cautious interpretation: a case report
Ssentongo, P., Crook, T. & Hussein, R., 2026, In: Frontiers in Medicine. 13, 1736694.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Screening of Babesia microti Proteomic Microarrays With Acute and Convalescent Serum of Patients Reveals Novel Targets of Early IgM and IgG Antibodies
Ingram, D., Campo, J. J., Bohr, T., Randall, A. Z., Liang, X., Teng, A. A., Pablo, J. V., Hung, C., Shandling, A. D., Kapelusznik, L., Liu, H. H., Powell, D., Le, T., Crook, T. & Stoute, J. A., Dec 15 2025, In: Journal of Infectious Diseases. 232, 6, p. 1413-1417 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Chronic Osteomyelitis of the Calvaria Discovered During Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Wirth, P., Crook, T. & Lam, C., Mar 1 2021, In: Dermatologic Surgery. 47, 3, p. 414-416 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
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Long-term follow-up of post-cardiac surgery Mycobacterium chimaera infections: A 5-center case series
Julian, K. G., Crook, T., Curley, E., Appenheimer, A. B., Paules, C. I., Hasse, B., Diekema, D. J., Daley, C. L., de Sanctis, J., Hellinger, W. C., Levin, A., McSherry, G., Freer, C. & Whitener, C. J., Feb 2020, In: Journal of Infection. 80, 2, p. 197-203 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Rise in babesiosis cases, Pennsylvania, USA, 2005–2018
Ingram, D. & Crook, T., Aug 2020, In: Emerging infectious diseases. 26, 8, p. 1703-1709 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching
Hussein, R. (Recipient), Stredny, E. (Recipient), Whitley, M. (Recipient), Mnatsakanyan, N. (Recipient), Raimundo, N. (Recipient), Zarnescu, D. (Recipient), Adams, N. (Recipient), Lanza, M. (Recipient), Kowalczyk, A. (Recipient), Travelute, C. (Recipient), Marco, C. (Recipient), Tondt, J. (Recipient), Anderson, A. (Recipient), Heron, C. (Recipient), Newman, R. (Recipient), Richard, D. (Recipient), Scartozzi, C. (Recipient), Dellasega, C. (Recipient), Akhtar, N. (Recipient), Albano-Aluquin, S. (Recipient), Chisty, A. (Recipient), Crook, T. (Recipient), Federici, E. H. (Recipient), Ingram, D. (Recipient), Lakshmanan, P. (Recipient), Mathew, A. (Recipient), Narayana, S. (Recipient), Prokop, A. (Recipient), Razjouyan, H. (Recipient), Tariq, A. (Recipient), Thompson, B. (Recipient), Thompson, E. (Recipient), Trivedi, N. (Recipient), Van Scoy, L. (Recipient), Wong, J. (Recipient), Allie, S. R. (Recipient), Browning, K. (Recipient), Evey, L. (Recipient), McLaughlin, P. (Recipient), Mamarabadi, M. (Recipient), Shankar, L. (Recipient), Bowie, E. (Recipient), Petfield, J. (Recipient), Whitaker, M. (Recipient), Aynardi, J. (Recipient), Allen, N. (Recipient), Cunningham, B. (Recipient), Gandhi, C. (Recipient), Jairath, B. (Recipient), Lutzkanin, K. M. (Recipient), Kerris, E. (Recipient), Nelson, A. (Recipient), Shook, J. (Recipient), Proctor, E. A. (Recipient), Raup-Konsavage, W. (Recipient), Romanoski, N. (Recipient), Graziane, J. (Recipient), Llorente, A. (Recipient), Nutting, S. (Recipient), Pinto, C. (Recipient), Yingst, J. (Recipient), Zhou, S. (Recipient), Mahase, S. (Recipient), Brian, P. (Recipient), Goldman, E. (Recipient), Maffie, J. (Recipient), Brahmbhatt, R. (Recipient), Fahy, A. (Recipient), Gish, J. (Recipient), Reed, M. F. (Recipient) & Tomasko, J. (Recipient), 2024
Prize
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Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching
Aprile, B. (Recipient), Bezinover, D. (Recipient), Blackall, G. (Recipient), Booth, J. (Recipient), Buchkovich, N. (Recipient), Budde, A. (Recipient), Burns, A. (Recipient), Cartee, T. (Recipient), Chu, D. C. (Recipient), Cilley, R. (Recipient), Crook, T. (Recipient), Dalke, K. (Recipient), Dambro, A. (Recipient), De Jesus, S. (Recipient), Demetriou, T. (Recipient), DeWaters, A. (Recipient), Duca, N. (Recipient), Evey, L. (Recipient), Frauenhoffer, E. (Recipient), Garner, M. (Recipient), Glass, K. (Recipient), Goyal, N. (Recipient), Grine, K. (Recipient), Habib, S. (Recipient), Irby, R. (Recipient), Jones, E. (Recipient), June, R. (Recipient), Karamchandani, K. (Recipient), Karpa, K. (Recipient), Kasmire, K. (Recipient), Katzman, M. (Recipient), Kavanagh, R. (Recipient), Kees-Folts, D. (Recipient), Kesterson, J. (Recipient), Sciacca Kirby, J. (Recipient), Kresch, M. (Recipient), Lankford, E. (Recipient), McDonald, A. (Recipient), Miller, R. (Recipient), Moldovan, G.-L. (Recipient), Myler, C. (Recipient), Nelson, A. (Recipient), Neutze, J. (Recipient), Newell, J. (Recipient), Norbury, C. (Recipient), O'Hara, C. (Recipient), Palmer, T. (Recipient), Pantanelli, S. (Recipient), Pichardo-Lowden, A. (Recipient), Po, W. (Recipient), Radico, J. (Recipient), Radtka, J. (Recipient), Razeghi, S. (Recipient), Rodgers, R. (Recipient), Romanoski, N. (Recipient), Samson, T. (Recipient), Shantz, L. (Recipient), Smith, B. (Recipient), Stephens, M. (Recipient) & Wang, M. (Recipient), 2019
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