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Chenglin Hong is an Assistant Professor at the University of Connecticut conducting research on health disparities among sexual and gender minorities, with focus on LGBTQ+ communities and sexual minority men (SMM).
His educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Social Welfare from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
- Dual master’s degrees: Master of Social Work (MSW) and Master of Public Health (MPH) from University of Washington (Seattle)
- Specialized training in HIV and Implementation Science through Mid-Atlantic CFAR Consortium (MACC+) Implementation Science Hub at Johns Hopkins University
- Visiting scholar program with HIV Implementation Science Coordination Initiative at Northwestern University
Dr. Hong bridges social work, public health, psychology, and implementation science to develop interventions addressing HIV prevention, intimate partner violence (IPV), and syndemic conditions among SMM. His work emphasizes eHealth/mHealth solutions for IPV help-seeking and HIV/STI prevention services including PrEP and DoxyPEP across global settings (U.S., China, Kenya, Eastern Europe, Central Asia), prioritizing acceptability and feasibility in marginalized communities.
His research impact is reflected in:
- Over 50 peer-reviewed publications in journals including Journal of the International AIDS Society, Trauma Violence & Abuse, and AIDS and Behavior
- 70+ conference presentations at events like the International AIDS Conference
Funding and recognition include:
- American Psychological Association Science Directorate funding
- Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues funding
- Society of Behavioral Medicine recognition
- GADE recognition
