Diane R Blake

Diane R Blake is a Professor at UMass Chan Medical School in the Department of Pediatrics. She also holds positions at the T.H. Chan School of Medicine in the Division of Adolescent Medicine and at the Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences in the Department of Masters in Clinical Investigation.

• Smith College, Northampton, MA - BA Biology
• Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD - MD

Dr. Blake's research focuses on adolescent sexual health, with particular expertise in Chlamydia screening and prevention, HPV vaccination, and sexually transmitted infections. Her work often examines health literacy, cost-effectiveness of screening strategies, and innovative approaches to STI prevention among adolescents and young adults. She has published extensively on topics related to adolescent understanding of sexual health concepts, vaccine counseling, and the development of web-based interventions for adolescent health.

Her publication record shows consistent contributions to Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine, and Public Health since the late 1990s, with a strong emphasis on practical, evidence-based approaches to improving adolescent sexual health outcomes through better screening methods, educational interventions, and policy recommendations. Her research demonstrates particular attention to making healthcare more accessible and understandable for young people.

Dr. Blake has collaborated extensively with researchers including Kathleen Mazor, Sarah Goff, Lloyd Fisher, and Jeremy Golding. Her work has been cited widely and has influenced clinical practice and policy in adolescent sexual health, with several publications receiving over 30 citations. She has made significant contributions to understanding HPV vaccination practices, Chlamydia screening methodologies, and adolescent comprehension of sexual health concepts.