Anna Hotton

Anna Hotton is a Research Professor in the Department of Medicine-Infectious Diseases at the University of Chicago. Her work focuses on HIV/AIDS epidemiology, public health interventions targeting marginalized populations, and agent-based modeling of infectious disease dynamics. She has collaborated extensively on studies addressing health disparities among Black sexual and gender minorities, transgender communities, and individuals involved in the criminal justice system.

Her research integrates socio-structural factors, behavioral science, and computational modeling to address HIV transmission, substance use, and healthcare access challenges. Key areas of investigation include:

• Impact of criminal justice involvement on HIV care engagement
• Effectiveness of PrEP uptake in high-risk populations
• Modeling post-incarceration healthcare interventions
• Racial/ethnic disparities in HIV transmission

Recent publications highlight her contributions to:

• Agent-based models incorporating social determinants of health
• COVID-19 transmission dynamics in urban settings
• Policy analysis around opioid-related stigma and vaccine hesitancy

Dr. Hotton has co-authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles, with frequent collaboration on NIH-funded studies addressing health inequities. Her work often involves community-based participatory research methods to ensure interventions are culturally tailored and contextually appropriate.