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• Reproductive Health
• Health Disparities
• Health Policy
• +3 more

Whitney S. Rice, DrPH, MPH serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences at Emory University Rollins School of Public Health (RSPH), where she directs the Center for Reproductive Health Research in the Southeast (RISE). Her research program investigates social and structural determinants of sexual and reproductive health equity through participatory, justice-oriented frameworks utilizing mixed methods approaches. Her educational trajectory includes a BS from Georgia Institute of Technology, MPH from Emory University, DrPH from University of Alabama at Birmingham, and postdoctoral training at UAB. Dr. Rice teaches BSHES 540 - Research Methods and actively mentors emerging scholars through RISE's research training initiatives. Research interests center on: Structural drivers of reproductive health disparities Policy impacts on abortion and contraceptive access Intersectional stigma in HIV care for women Community-engaged health services research Reproductive justice frameworks in the U.S. South Her work consistently addresses marginalized populations with emphasis on racial equity and policy translation. Recent publications demonstrate methodological diversity spanning systematic reviews, policy evaluations, and qualitative analyses of post-Roe impacts, with strong geographic focus on Southern U.S. contexts and thematic emphasis on structural barriers to care, disinformation challenges, and community resilience strategies. Scientific recognition includes: 2019 Outstanding Young Professional Award (APHA Sexual and Reproductive Health Section) 2023 Inaugural RSPH Faculty Leadership Award 2024 BSHES Distinguished Teaching Award As RISE Director, Dr. Rice leads collaborative research initiatives examining reproductive health policy impacts while providing critical mentorship to junior investigators. Her media engagement—including the 'Health Wanted' podcast—translates research for public discourse on reproductive rights. Current work addresses evolving post-Roe landscapes through community-academic partnerships focused on actionable solutions for health equity.

Yu LiuView profile

Associate Professor

• Epidemiology
• Infectious Disease Prevention (HIV/STD/Covid)
• Social Determinants of Health
• +3 more

Yu Liu is an Associate Professor of Public Health Sciences at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC). He holds a PhD in Epidemiology from Vanderbilt University, an MPH from George Washington University, and a BSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences from South China Agricultural University. His research focuses on leveraging advanced quantitative methods and implementation science to design HIV prevention interventions targeting marginalized populations, particularly LGBTQ+ communities and Black populations. Key areas include PrEP utilization, stigma reduction, and addressing social determinants of health through nurse-led programs and AI-enhanced tools. Dr. Liu has served as PI/Co-I on multiple NIH-funded studies, with over 60 peer-reviewed publications in journals like AIDS Care , PloS One , and Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes . His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration with academic, clinical, and community organizations, including the CDC and Department of Health. Teaching responsibilities include advanced epidemiology courses (PM416, PM451, PM510) and directing the Master of Epidemiology Thesis Workshop. He prioritizes mentorship of students from diverse backgrounds, fostering academic competence and inclusive research environments.

• Health Psychology
• Public Health
• Gender Studies
• +12 more

Amy Mullens is a Professor at the School of Psychology and Wellbeing , University of Southern Queensland. She serves as Research Theme Leader for Health Equity at the Centre for Health Research (CHR) and contributes to the Institute for Resilient Regions (IRR). Her work focuses on vulnerable communities , with emphasis on sexual health/HIV , diabetes , COPD , substance use , and health behavior change . Education : BA (St Catherine), MSc (North Dakota SU), PhD (QUT). She is a Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society with Clinical and Health Psychology Endorsements . Her research spans public health , gender studies , and clinical psychology , particularly transgender health , health equity , and social determinants of health . Recent work includes STI/HIV risk modeling , prison health interventions , and LGBTQIA+ mental health . Key scientific awards include: Fellow, Australian Psychological Society Clinical Psychology Endorsement Health Psychology Endorsement Accredited Supervisor (STAP) She supervises doctoral and masters students in areas like transgender incarceration , STI prevention , and health equity . Industry affiliations include clinical credentialed work with West Moreton Health Service , membership in Australasian Society of Behavioural Medicine , and advocacy through Sexual Health Society Queensland .

Marita ZimmermannView profile

Academic

• Health Economics
• Epidemiology
• Global Health
• +5 more

Dr. Marita Zimmermann is a Senior Research Economist at the Institute for Disease Modeling (IDM) under the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and an Affiliate Assistant Professor at the University of Washington's CHOICE Institute. As a health economist, epidemiologist, and global health researcher, she focuses on using rigorous methods to maximize healthcare value, particularly in resource-limited settings. PhD in Comparative Health Outcomes, Policy, and Economics (CHOICE) from University of Washington MPH in Epidemiology from Brown University BS in Chemical and Biomedical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University Her research spans HIV, polio, family planning, and public health policy, with a strong emphasis on cost-effectiveness , economic modeling , and policy-relevant analysis . She has developed agent-based models like FPSim and HPVsim for reproductive health policy, and contributed to critical analyses of pharmaceutical manufacturing in low-income contexts. Recent publications highlight her work on COVID-19 dynamics in Washington State, pharmacist-led PrEP implementation , and polio eradication economics . Her modeling expertise bridges finance, public health, and healthcare delivery with practical applications. ARCS Scholar, Thomas Francis Jr. Fellowship, and other prestigious awards Recognized for excellence in global health education and research Dr. Zimmermann mentors graduate students in health economic methodology and has extensive experience in stakeholder communication, including interactive tools and peer-reviewed publications. She leads projects on women's health, family planning, and HIV treatment optimization.

Andrea L. WirtzView profile

Associate Professor

• Epidemiology
• HIV Research
• Transgender Health
• +5 more

Dr. Andrea L. Wirtz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, with primary division in Infectious Disease Epidemiology and joint division in Social and Behavioral Interventions. She is affiliated with the Center for Global Health, Center for Humanitarian Health, and Center for Public Health and Human Rights. Her educational background includes: PhD, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (2015) MHS, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (2007) Dr. Wirtz advances epidemiologic methods to measure associations between human rights and health outcomes, with particular focus on evidence-based interventions and translation to policy. Her research centers on community-partnered international and domestic epidemiologic research addressing intersections between human rights and HIV and other health outcomes, with specific attention to populations traditionally excluded from research or underserved in health services. Internationally, she serves as joint Principal Investigator for estimating HIV prevalence among Venezuelan migrants and refugees in Colombia. In the U.S., she leads a nationwide cohort study focused on health and HIV risks in transgender women. Her work integrates epidemiologic expertise into complex humanitarian interventions and human rights investigations across diverse settings. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on transgender health, HIV prevention and treatment, migrant and refugee health, and the application of epidemiologic methods to human rights investigations. Her research increasingly addresses long-term health conditions in marginalized populations, including studies on Long COVID, cardiovascular disease in transgender women with HIV, and pandemic impacts on healthcare access for vulnerable groups. Her scientific recognition includes: Robert Carr Memorial Research Award (2022) for community-academic partnerships advancing human rights-based policies Global Leadership in HIV Prevention Research award from US Department of State (2021) Multiple teaching awards from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (2014-2022) Advising, Mentoring, & Teaching Recognition Award (2015-16) At Johns Hopkins, Dr. Wirtz instructs graduate-level courses on health survey research methods and using epidemiologic methods to investigate human rights violations. She has secured significant grant funding for studies on HIV prevention, transgender health, and migrant health interventions. Her research portfolio includes community-academic-policy collaborations that address complex health challenges through rigorous epidemiologic approaches. Dr. Wirtz leads several major research initiatives including the American Cohort to Study HIV Acquisition among Transgender Women (LITE study), development of screening tools for gender-based violence in humanitarian settings, and effectiveness studies of HIV preventive interventions for vulnerable populations globally.

Katrina OrtbladView profile

Assistant Professor

• HIV prevention
• Differentiated service delivery
• Implementation science
• +7 more

Katrina Ortblad serves as Assistant Professor in the Cancer Prevention Program within the Public Health Sciences Division at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. She also holds an Affiliate Assistant Professor appointment in the Department of Global Health at the University of Washington. Her educational background includes a ScD in Global Health and Population from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2018), an MPH in Global Health Metrics and Evaluation from the University of Washington (2013), and a BA in Human Biology with Environmental Studies from Dartmouth College (2010). She completed postdoctoral research at the University of Washington Department of Global Health in 2020. Dr. Ortblad specializes in implementation science focused on improving health access equity through differentiated models of HIV service delivery in high-prevalence settings. Her research integrates epidemiology, economics, public policy, psychology, and implementation science methodologies. She primarily investigates innovative models for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) delivery in Africa, applying qualitative research and stakeholder engagement to refine these models before testing them in pilot studies and implementation trials. Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on optimizing PrEP delivery through HIV self-testing, with studies showing that six-month PrEP dispensing supported by interim HIV self-testing can halve clinic visits while maintaining equivalent HIV testing, PrEP refilling, and adherence compared to standard quarterly clinic visits. Her work particularly emphasizes improving access for young women in Kenya. Dr. Ortblad's research program includes several ongoing projects in Kenya: a randomized trial exploring HIV self-testing to decrease PrEP clinic visits; a study designing and testing pharmacy-based PrEP delivery; and research on peer PrEP referral with HIV self-testing to increase PrEP uptake among young women. Her work has significant implications for public health policy in resource-limited settings.

Patricia KissingerView profile

Professor

• Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
• HIV epidemiology
• Reproductive health
• +5 more

Patricia Kissinger is a Professor and Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Development at the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. With over three decades of expertise in infectious disease epidemiology, she focuses on HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), women's reproductive health, and substance use across global contexts including Africa, Haiti, and the U.S. Deep South. BSN, Marquette University MPH, Tulane University PhD in Epidemiology, Tulane University Her research examines STI/HIV transmission dynamics, partner notification, expedited partner therapy, sexual networks, substance abuse, and the intersection of reproductive health with pandemic responses (e.g., COVID-19 ). She has led NIH-, CDC-, and externally funded grants, published extensively, and contributed to STI treatment guidelines. Recent articles highlight her work on HIV PrEP eligibility, STI diagnostics, sexual health education in Louisiana, and pandemic-related behavioral shifts. Her awards include the American STD Association Career Achievement Award and NIH College of Reviewers membership, reflecting her influence in epidemiology and public health policy. 2021 Student/Trainee Research Mentoring Award 2020 Excellence in Research - Tulane Synergy Event 2019 American STD Association Career Achievement Award 2018 CDC STD Prevention Conference Honorable Mention Dr. Kissinger serves as Associate Editor for Journal Sex Trans Dis , consults for CDC policy, and chairs the National Academies' Committee on STI prevention. Her work bridges clinical research, public health practice, and community engagement to address health disparities.

Kåre MoenView profile

Associate Professor

• Qualitative research methods
• Medical anthropology
• Global health
• +5 more

Kåre Moen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Community Medicine and Global Health, University of Oslo. His primary research interests include qualitative research methods, medical anthropology, global health, and HIV with a focus on issues of gender, sexuality, and homosexuality. He holds a PhD in Community Medicine from the University of Oslo, a Master of Public Health from UCLA, and a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Bergen. His work emphasizes vulnerable populations such as female sex workers, men who have sex with men (MSM), and people who inject drugs, particularly in East African contexts like Tanzania and Zimbabwe. Recent studies include the efficacy of mHealth interventions for HIV prevention, socio-structural barriers to healthcare access, and the sociocultural dimensions of HIV/AIDS. Key collaborations: Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (Tanzania), Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia), and the Center for Social Research in Health (Australia). Grants/Projects: BIO (Biomedicalization from the Inside Out), TRUST (Transdisciplinary Research for Sustainable Health), and DOCEHTA (Strengthened Doctoral Education for Health in Tanzania). Research highlights include conceptual frameworks for biomedical HIV prevention and participatory design of digital health tools targeting at-risk groups. His work frequently employs qualitative methodologies to explore structural inequalities and healthcare system challenges in low-resource settings.

• HIV/AIDS research
• Sexual and gender minority health
• LGBTQIA+ health disparities
• +4 more

Professor David J. Brennan is currently the Associate Dean, Research, and Professor at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto. He holds leadership roles including the OHTN Endgame Leadership Chair in Gay and Bisexual Men’s Health. His academic journey includes a PhD from Boston College (2007) focusing on HIV treatment optimism and sexual risk behaviors. Dr. Brennan founded and directs CRUISElab, an interdisciplinary research lab addressing health disparities among gay, bisexual, Two-Spirit, and transgender men. Research Interests: His work centers on HIV/STI prevention, LGBTQ+ health equity, community-based interventions, and the psychosocial impacts of digital technologies on health-seeking behaviors. Key areas include resilience among long-term HIV+ individuals, intersectional stigma, and healthcare access barriers faced by marginalized sexual minority groups. Recent Article Trends: His publications (2023-2025) focus on mental health disparities among sexual minority men, digital health interventions, HIV/STI prevention policies, and task-shifting strategies in healthcare delivery. Themes include communal altruism, task-shifting efficacy, and blood donation policy reforms. Awards: Recipient of the 2018 CAHR Excellence in Research Award (Social Sciences), OHTN Chairships, and Fellowships from the Society for Social Work and Research. His work has been funded by CIHR, SSHRC, and OHTN. Leadership & Grants: Leads over 40+ projects including AIDS service organization reforms, LGBTQ+ mental health platforms, and global health equity initiatives. Active in policy advocacy for blood donation reforms and HIV criminalization issues. Teaching: Courses include Practice-Based Social Work Research, LGBTQ+ Mental Health, and HIV policy analysis. Supervises graduate research on topics like queer youth resilience and digital health equity.

• Implementation science
• HIV
• Hypertension
• +5 more

Dr. Matthew Hickey is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of HIV, ID, & Global Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. He serves as a primary care physician and research lead for the POP-UP clinic, a low-barrier HIV care program for people experiencing homelessness in San Francisco. Dr. Hickey also holds editorial positions as Implementation Science Section Editor for Current HIV/AIDS Reports and Associate Editor for Implementation Science Communications. Dr. Hickey's educational background includes: Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Clinical Research, Implementation Science from UCSF (2024) Fellowship in HIV Medicine from UCSF (2022) Chief Residency in Internal Medicine from UCSF (2019) Residency in Internal Medicine, San Francisco General Primary Care Track from UCSF (2018) MD from UCSF (2015) BS in Biochemistry from Texas A&M University (2009) Dr. Hickey's research focuses on implementation strategies to improve delivery of hypertension and cardiovascular disease prevention in rural East Africa, and on developing low-barrier models of HIV care for people experiencing homelessness in urban U.S. settings. His work spans implementation science, HIV care, hypertension management, and community health worker programs. He examines differentiated service delivery models for patients with barriers to usual care engagement, particularly those experiencing homelessness or living in resource-limited settings. His research integrates clinical care with innovative implementation approaches to address health disparities in both domestic and global contexts. Dr. Hickey's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on implementation science approaches to address HIV care and comorbid conditions. His work spans both domestic settings (particularly San Francisco) and international contexts (Kenya and Uganda). A significant theme across his publications is the development and evaluation of innovative care models for vulnerable populations, including people experiencing homelessness and those in resource-limited settings. His research frequently examines the integration of services (particularly HIV and hypertension care), the use of community health workers, and novel approaches to medication delivery including long-acting injectables and polypills. Dr. Hickey has received numerous awards and honors: Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (2014) UCSF Deans Prize for Outstanding Medical Student Research & Scholarship (2015) NIH LRP Award from the National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Disease (2020) CROI Young Investigator Award (2020) Early Career Award for Excellence in Clinical Research from UCSF-Gladstone Center for AIDS Research (2021) Clinical Fellowship Program award from the AIDS Research Institute (2021) CROI Young Investigator Award (2022) Dr. Hickey is actively involved in research funding and mentorship. He serves as Principal Investigator on multiple grants including an NIH K23 award focused on hypertension treatment in Kenya, a Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative grant developing mobile outreach for people experiencing homelessness who have fallen out of HIV care, and NIH-funded research on weight gain and metabolic effects following antiretroviral therapy changes in Western Kenya. He is available to mentor UCSF students, residents, and fellows on research projects and is affiliated with the UCSF Institute for Global Health Sciences. His work with the POP-UP clinic represents a significant contribution to low-barrier HIV care models for vulnerable populations. Dr. Hickey's research is closely tied to the POP-UP clinic program in San Francisco and various research initiatives in Kenya and Uganda. His work with community health workers in East Africa represents a significant team-based approach to addressing hypertension and HIV care in resource-limited settings. These international collaborations involve multiple institutions in Kenya and Uganda, creating a robust research network focused on implementation science in global health contexts.

Robert HillsView profile

Assistant Professor

• Corporate Taxation
• Financial Reporting Quality
• Debt Contracting
• +3 more

Robert Hills is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at the Smeal College of Business, Pennsylvania State University. His research focuses on corporate taxation, financial reporting quality, and debt contracting. He holds a PhD in Business Administration from Duke University (2019) and dual degrees in Accountancy and Business Administration from Brigham Young University (2014). Education: PhD in Business Administration (Accounting), Duke University, 2019 MS in Accountancy (PhD Prep Emphasis), Brigham Young University, 2014 BS in Accounting (Economics Minor), Brigham Young University, 2014 Research Interests: Dr. Hills examines how tax policies, financial reporting practices, and debt agreements influence corporate behavior. His work bridges accounting standards, regulatory oversight, and real-world business decisions. Key themes include tax avoidance strategies, debt covenant design, and the implications of financial disclosures. Publications Trends: His recent work analyzes IRS monitoring effects on corporate misconduct, the impact of FASB codification on GAAP complexity, and the role of EBITDA in debt agreements. These studies highlight intersections between accounting standards and practical business challenges. Teaching: Teaches Intermediate Financial Accounting and Principles of Taxation courses. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with scholars like Scott Dyreng and Matthew Kubic on projects involving tax avoidance, financial covenant analysis, and multinational corporate strategies.

Patrick O'ByrneView profile

Professor

• HIV Prevention
• Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
• Public Health Nursing
• +5 more

Patrick O'Byrne is a Full Professor of Nursing at the University of Ottawa. He specializes in public health nursing and HIV prevention, with a focus on marginalized populations and the intersection of health and law. As the Principal Investigator for the groundbreaking GetaKit Study, he pioneered free at-home HIV self-testing in Canada. He also leads the nurse-led PrEP-RN clinic, advocating for task-shifting HIV prevention to public health nurses. His work emphasizes culturally sensitive care for high-risk groups, including men who have sex with men, individuals experiencing homelessness, and those affected by substance use disorders. Education: 2016: Nurse Practitioner Diploma, Queen’s University 2010: Post-Doctorate in Medicine, University of Toronto 2009: Post-Doctorate in Nursing, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) 2008: PhD in Nursing, University of Ottawa 2005: MScN (Transfer to PhD), University of Ottawa 2004: BScN in Nursing, University of Ottawa Research interests include HIV prevention strategies, STI diagnosis and treatment protocols, harm reduction services, and critical analyses of healthcare systems. He holds the OHTN Research Chair in Public Health and HIV Prevention, reflecting his leadership in advancing public health policy and interventions. His studies often intersect with social justice and policy reform, such as advocating for Criminal Code reform regarding HIV non-disclosure and analyzing the societal impacts of methadone maintenance treatment. In advising and grants, he collaborates with students and colleagues on projects like the PEP2PrEP study and the SPRITE study. His work highlights nurse-led initiatives as cost-effective and equitable solutions to healthcare challenges. He also evaluates safer supply programs and their re-engagement strategies, addressing systemic issues in addiction care. His contributions extend to improving STI testing protocols and fostering interdisciplinary dialogue on health equity. Labs/Teams: Dr. O'Byrne leads the GetaKit Project, a nurse-driven initiative that revolutionizes HIV/STI testing access through innovative self-testing approaches. He collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to integrate critical theory into public health practice.

Manuela ColombiniView profile

Associate Professor

• Gender-based violence
• Health systems strengthening
• Health policy analysis
• +4 more

Dr. Manuela Colombini is an Associate Professor in Health Systems, Policy, and Gender-Based Violence at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), within the Department of Global Health and Development and the Faculty of Public Health and Policy . She co-directs LSHTM’s Gender Violence and Health Centre (GVHC) and leads the gender-based violence theme at the Centre for Maternal Adolescent and Child Health (MARCH) . Her work focuses on health systems responses to gender-based violence (GBV), particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), integrating feminist theories and health policy frameworks. Her research explores how health systems can better address violence against women (VAW) through service integration, policy implementation, and intervention design. Notable projects include evaluating One Stop Crisis Centres (WHO collaboration), assessing the impact of lockdowns on VAW service provision in South Africa, and studying intersections between VAW and violence against children in the Middle East. She has led studies in Brazil, Palestine, Nepal, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Kenya, and Malaysia. Dr. Colombini’s teaching roles include Project Content Director for the Distance Learning Master in Health in Humanitarian Crises and Module Organiser for courses on Health Policy, Process and Power . She also contributes to training programs for tropical nursing and gender-based violence research. Her professional engagements include advisory roles with the WHO, UNICEF, and the Sexual Violence Research Initiative. Awards include Honorary Fellow (2018–2024) and Honorary Lecturer (2017–2019). Her work emphasizes translating evidence into actionable policies, with a focus on vulnerable populations and health equity.

Abigail HarrisonView profile

Associate Professor

• Global Health
• HIV/AIDS Prevention
• Reproductive Health
• +4 more

Abigail Harrison is an Associate Professor in the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences at Brown University's School of Public Health. She is also a Faculty Associate in the Center for Global Public Health. Her research focuses on global HIV prevention, reproductive health, and health disparities among adolescents and young women, particularly in South Africa, Nigeria, and the U.S. She collaborates with institutions like the Population Studies and Training Center, Center for AIDS Research, and the Africa Initiative. Harrison teaches global health courses and directs Brown's Global Health Concentration for the MPH program. Her education includes a PhD in Epidemiology and Population Health from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and an MA/MPH in International Health from Johns Hopkins University. Research Interests: Her work integrates qualitative methods, community-based participatory research, and implementation science. Current projects include Safe South Africa (addressing HIV and violence prevention among adolescents), Masibambane (gender-focused PrEP interventions), and studies on adolescents living with HIV. She has been awarded grants from NIH, Fogarty International Center, and Brown University. Articles Trends: Her recent work emphasizes resilience among young women, PrEP uptake challenges, and structural determinants of HIV risk. She also explores contraceptive use patterns and gender dynamics in healthcare decision-making. Awards: Includes the 2021 Collaborative Humanities Award, 2016 Dean's Award for Mentoring, and multiple NIH grants. She mentors emerging scholars through programs like BRIDGES and the Fogarty-funded HIV social science training initiative. Advising & Grants: Co-investigator on NIH-funded projects, including R01 and R34 grants for intervention development. Her mentorship focuses on training researchers in HIV social science and women's reproductive health globally. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with Brown's Center for Global Public Health, Center for Global Health Equity, and collaborates with South African institutions like the Medical Research Council and Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute.

Stefan BaralView profile

Professor

• Epidemiology
• Implementation Research
• Infectious Disease Epidemiology
• +14 more

Stefan Baral is a Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, with affiliations in the Center for Global Health and the Center for Public Health and Human Rights. He is the co-director of the Program for Implementation and Equity Research (PIER) and leads multiple NIH-funded initiatives focused on HIV, stigma, and implementation science. Education: MD, Queen’s University (2005) MSc, McMaster University (2001) MPH, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (2007) MBA, Johns Hopkins Carey Business School (2007) His research focuses on epidemiology and implementation science related to infectious diseases, particularly HIV and STIs among key populations such as men who have sex with men, female sex workers, and transgender individuals. He investigates stigma, mental health, and structural barriers to care in Sub-Saharan Africa and the U.S. His work emphasizes equity, human rights, and scalable public health interventions. His extensive publication record, with over 550 outputs, demonstrates consistent leadership in HIV epidemiology, stigma measurement, and implementation research. Recent articles highlight his focus on big data, PrEP access, gender-based violence in conflict settings, and community-engaged implementation science. Scientific Awards: Research Contributions to Health in Senegal, Ministry of Health, Senegal (2018) Global Health Advising Award, Johns Hopkins (2015, 2012) C.P. Shah Award for Resident Research (2009) Multiple scholarships and recognitions from 2000–2008 Baral is actively involved in advising and grant leadership, serving as Principal Investigator on multiple R01 grants from NIH, amFAR, and the Global Fund. He co-directs the Implementation Science concentration in the DrPH program and teaches advanced courses in implementation research methods. He leads collaborative teams across global institutions and community organizations, emphasizing equity and impact in public health science. He is affiliated with key research hubs including the Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) Implementation Science core and the Mid-Atlantic Consortium (MACC+) Implementation Science support hub.