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Jeffrey A. Wickersham is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in Infectious Diseases. He is affiliated with the Yale Institute for Global Health, the Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS (CIRA), and the mHealth Research and Innovation Lab, and actively contributes to LGBTQI+ health initiatives as a member of the Dean's Advisory Council for LGBTQI Affairs.
His research focuses on improving HIV treatment and prevention outcomes among sexual and gender minorities, particularly transgender women, gay men, and bisexual men. He develops and evaluates innovative interventions such as AI-powered chatbots, peer navigation systems, and culturally adapted mobile health (mHealth) applications, primarily in Southeast Asia—especially Malaysia and Thailand.
- HIV Prevention and Treatment
- Global Health and Implementation Science
- mHealth and Digital Health Interventions
- Transgender and LGBTQ+ Health
- Substance Use and HIV Co-morbidities
- Behavioral and Structural Interventions
His recent publications (2024–2025) reflect a strong focus on digital health solutions, substance use, and public health policy impacts in low-resource and marginalized settings. His work frequently involves mixed-methods studies, intervention development, and cross-national collaborations.
Dr. Wickersham has not been publicly recognized with specific scientific awards in the provided text.
He advises or mentors no explicitly named students in the available data. His research is supported by collaborative grants and institutional affiliations, particularly with Yale’s global health and infectious disease research centers. He is actively engaged in interdisciplinary research teams, including frequent collaborations with Dr. Frederick L. Altice and Dr. Roman Shrestha.
He leads and participates in research initiatives within the mHealth Research and Innovation Lab and the Clinical & Community Research (YCCR) group, focusing on scalable, technology-driven solutions for HIV prevention and care access among underserved populations.
