Alex Dubov

Alex Dubov, PhD, MDiv is an Associate Professor in the Division of Interdisciplinary Studies at Loma Linda University. His work bridges medical ethics, public health, and behavioral economics with a focus on marginalized populations. He leads research initiatives in HIV prevention strategies, healthcare decision-making, and mHealth interventions, particularly addressing vaccine equity and PrEP implementation.

Education includes a PhD in Health Care Ethics from Duquesne University (2017) and an MDiv from Andrews University (2010). He holds Healthcare Ethics Consultant Certification (HEC-C).

Research interests emphasize using conjoint analysis and discrete choice experiments to optimize healthcare interventions. His work addresses vaccine hesitancy among healthcare workers, burnout among resident physicians, and ethical challenges in pandemic response. Recent studies explore Ukrainian refugees' participation in clinical trials and PrEP preferences among military personnel.

Key contributions include developing the TransLife smartphone app for transgender mental health and the PSEXS scale for PrEP behavioral studies. He actively participates in HIV policy councils and bioethics conferences, presenting on topics like addictophobia and military health disparities.

Engaged in multiple institutional roles including the Loma Linda Institute for Health Policy and Leadership, he collaborates with UCLA's HIV research centers and the Inland Empire HIV Planning Council. His work balances clinical innovation with ethical rigor across diverse global health challenges.