Richard D'Aquila

Richard D'Aquila is a Lecturer in Public Health (Health Policy) at the Yale School of Public Health. Previously, he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center and held executive roles at St. Vincent’s Medical Center. He holds an MPH from Yale School of Public Health (1979) and a BA in Economics from Central Connecticut State University (1977).

Education:

• MPH in Public Health, Yale School of Public Health, 1979
• BA in Economics, Central Connecticut State University, 1977

Research Interests:

• Epidemiological studies focusing on LGBTQ+ health disparities
• Infectious disease prevention strategies (HIV, syphilis)
• Healthcare system operations and policy
• Impact of behavioral factors on cardiovascular outcomes

Research Trends: His recent work emphasizes intersectional health challenges facing sexual and gender minorities, including the long-term cardiovascular impacts of conversion therapy and the role of inflammation in substance use initiation. Collaborative projects address STI screening innovations and global PrEP implementation strategies.

Awards: No specific awards listed.

Advising/Grants: While no formal advising roles are noted, his research collaborations involve multi-institutional efforts like the Northwestern AI initiative in healthcare systems.

Labs/Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary research groups addressing public health policy, infectious disease epidemiology, and healthcare equity initiatives.