Daniel Jacobson Lopez

Dr. Daniel Jacobson López is a Visiting Research Scientist at Yale School of Public Health's Social and Behavioral Sciences department and Assistant Professor at Boston University School of Social Work. His research examines how intersecting marginalized identities affect institutional responses to gay Latino/Black sexual assault survivors, violence against LGBTQ+ populations, and COVID-19 impacts on HIV/AIDS patients. His work addresses systemic racism, homophobia, and xenophobia in healthcare systems.

Research focuses include:

• Mental health disparities in marginalized communities
• HIV/AIDS prevention and intervention strategies
• Socio-political determinants of health equity
• Violence prevention for sexual minorities

Awards received:

• Fulbright Scholar (2017)
• Academy of Sciences Malaysia Fellow (2012)
• American Board Certified Toxicologist (2009)
• European Registered Toxicologist (2005)