Hwang Dong Soo, MD

Integrated Biotherapeutics, located in Gaithersburg, MD, is at the forefront of research focused on Staphylococcus aureus, one of the most problematic human pathogens. The company specializes in elucidating the biological functions of staphylococcal bicomponent pore-forming toxins and their potential as targets for prophylactic and therapeutic interventions. Through their innovative research, Integrated Biotherapeutics aims to develop strategies for neutralizing the lytic activity of these toxins, which are integral to immune evasion and disease progression. Their work highlights the dual role of these toxins as both virulence factors and potential signals for immune activation, paving the way for new vaccine and immunotherapy approaches. Generated from the website

Recognized by Washington Magazine as one of the top cardiologists in the Washington, D.C., area, Pankaj Lal, MD, has three decades of experience as an expert internist and cardiologist. He currently serves patients from the Montgomery County communities in and around Gaithersburg, Maryland, at Capital Cardiac Care. He offers stress tests, as well as diagnosis and treatment, for conditions including angina, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, leg pain, and vertigo.Dr. Lal earned his medical degree at Maulana Azad Medical College in New Delhi, India. He went on to serve residencies at both North Shore University Hospital in Long Island, New York, and Englewood Hospital and Medical Center in Englewood, New Jersey. Dr. Lal also completed a prestigious fellowship in cardiology at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami where he was the chief fellow. Hes certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is a member of the American College of Cardiology.Dr. Lals professional motto is caring for your heart. He helps you to manage your health and well-being with advice on lifestyle modifications to improve your heart health, and medications and treatments to heal your cardiovascular system.Dr. Lal is welcoming new patients and accepts most major forms of insurance. Call or schedule a consultation online today.