Laura M. Bogart

Laura M. Bogart is a Senior Behavioral Scientist and Professor of Policy Analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy. She conducts community-engaged research focused on HIV prevention and treatment disparities in Black, Latine, and African communities, with extensive work in sub-Saharan Africa. Her research examines medical mistrust, stigma reduction, and intervention development through clinical trials and implementation science.

Dr. Bogart holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Social Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh. Her educational background informs her interdisciplinary approach to health policy and behavioral interventions.

Her primary research explores:

• HIV-related stigma and discrimination mechanisms
• Medical mistrust as a barrier to treatment adherence
• Culturally congruent interventions for minority populations
• Intersectional health disparities in HIV care
• Implementation science for global health programs

Her publication trends show increasing focus on:

• Mental health comorbidities in HIV management
• Structural barriers to medication access
• Community-based participatory research methods
• COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy linked to historical mistrust
• Adaptive interventions for African and African American populations

Significant scientific awards include:

• Fellow of the American Psychological Association
• Fellow of the Society of Behavioral Medicine
• APA Division 44 Award for Distinguished Contribution to Ethnic Minority Issues

Dr. Bogart leads multidisciplinary teams designing interventions like Project RISE and Game Changers that bridge clinical care and community health contexts. Her work emphasizes partnerships with local stakeholders to address systemic healthcare barriers.