معرفی
Eshan Patel, PhD, MPH, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He is affiliated with the AIDS Linked to the Intravenous Experience (ALIVE) study and collaborates across Baltimore, India, and Uganda.
Research Interests
Dr. Patel's work focuses on the laboratory detection, epidemiology, and prevention of infectious diseases, particularly HIV, hepatitis C, and sexually transmitted infections. His research examines how social/structural factors like stigma influence disease risk and prevention among priority populations, including people who inject drugs.
- Stigma's impact on HIV/HCV transmission
- SARS-CoV-2 serology and vaccine response
- Harm reduction service utilization
Scientific Awards
- Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (2021)
- Multiple Young/Editor's Choice awards (2013-2022)
- Phi Beta Kappa (2013)
Recent Publications
His recent work includes 2025 studies on US hospital readmissions for HIV/sickle cell disease, HPV vaccination trends, and 2024 analyses of pandemic-era drug treatment services. Articles span infectious disease surveillance, serologic assay validation, and stigma-informed prevention strategies.
