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Aaron Blashill, Ph.D., is a Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychology at San Diego State University's College of Sciences. He leads the BISH lab, focusing on body image's role in health behaviors, particularly among LGBTQ+ populations. His research spans HIV prevention, eating disorders, skin cancer risk, and suicide prevention, with an emphasis on addressing health disparities. Dr. Blashill has advised numerous graduate students and secured grants from NIH, NIMH, and others totaling over $7 million. He received the Early Career Investigator Award from the Society of Behavioral Medicine in 2018.
His research explores how body image influences behaviors like medication adherence, HIV risk reduction, and skin cancer prevention. Notable projects include developing interventions for LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention and evaluating PrEP adherence among Latinx MSM. His work integrates clinical, epidemiological, and community-based approaches to tackle systemic health inequities.
- Key Research Themes: Body image disorders, LGBTQ+ health equity, HIV/AIDS prevention, eating disorders, and adolescent development.
- Funding Highlights: NIMH grants for suicide prevention, NIH support for eating disorder prevention, and ACS funding for skin cancer research.
- Awards: 2018 Society of Behavioral Medicine Early Career Investigator Award.
Dr. Blashill’s lab emphasizes translational research, bridging clinical practice and community needs. He collaborates with organizations like the American Cancer Society and CDC to advance preventive health strategies. Current projects include testing peer-led interventions for LGBTQ+ youth mental health and studying TikTok’s impact on body image.
