David W. Forrest

David W. Forrest is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Miami's College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on public health, epidemiology, and harm reduction strategies, particularly for marginalized populations affected by HIV and substance use disorders.

• Director of Graduate Studies
• Research themes: HIV prevention, syringe services programs, PrEP implementation, opioid use disorder, telehealth interventions
• Contact: dforrest@miami.edu

Recent studies examine rapid antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation for people who inject drugs (PWID), gender-specific risks in drug use, psychosocial impacts of xylazine, and telehealth-driven harm reduction models. His work highlights healthcare access disparities and innovative community-based solutions.