Elizabeth Imbert

Dr. Elizabeth Imbert is an Associate Professor in the Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases and Global Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. She serves as Clinical Lead for the POP-UP program at Ward 86, providing low-barrier, high-intensity care for people living with HIV experiencing homelessness or unstable housing. Her academic affiliation is with the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine.

Education:

• M.D., Albert Einstein College of Medicine (2012)
• M.P.H., Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health (2012)
• B.A., Georgetown University (2006)
• Internal Medicine Residency, University of California, San Francisco (2015)

Research Interests: Dr. Imbert's work focuses on improving HIV care access for marginalized populations, particularly those experiencing homelessness or housing instability. She explores implementation strategies for long-acting antiretroviral therapies, public health responses to infectious diseases, and healthcare equity. Her research integrates clinical care models, such as the POP-UP program, with policy and system-level interventions to address social determinants of health.

Articles Overview: Her recent work examines viral suppression outcomes with long-acting HIV therapies, the impact of multicomponent support strategies during the pandemic, and mobile outreach models for out-of-care patients. Key themes include optimizing care for vulnerable populations, cost-effectiveness of novel treatments, and adapting healthcare systems to crises like homelessness and pandemics.

Advising & Grants: Dr. Imbert leads clinical programs and collaborates on projects funded by agencies like the National Institutes of Health. Her work emphasizes community-driven solutions and cross-sector partnerships to address HIV and homelessness. She has advised on strategies for PrEP delivery, SARS-CoV-2 testing in shelters, and pandemic preparedness.

Labs/Teams: She is affiliated with the UCSF Division of HIV Infectious Diseases, the Ward 86 clinic, and the POP-UP program team. Her research group collaborates with public health organizations and community networks to implement scalable interventions.