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Dr. Angela Bengtson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at Emory University, with a secondary appointment in the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Her research focuses on improving health outcomes for women with HIV and their children, particularly during pregnancy and the postpartum period. She investigates the impact of HIV and antiretroviral therapy on cardiometabolic risks, mental health (e.g., perinatal depression), and global health disparities. Her work spans domestic (American Samoa, Atlanta) and international settings (Malawi, South Africa).
Education: PhD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, MA from the University of Denver.
Research interests include HIV prevention, maternal-child health, global health interventions, and the intersection of HIV with cardiometabolic and mental health conditions. Recent studies have examined respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) epidemiology in infants, gestational diabetes progression, and healthcare utilization patterns in HIV-positive populations.
Key affiliations include the Emory Center for AIDS Research and the Emory Global Diabetes Research Center. Her publications highlight innovative methods for monitoring HIV care engagement, addressing perinatal mental health, and understanding antiretroviral therapy effects in pregnancy.
