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Kenneth Hugh Mayer is an Adjunct Professor of Medicine and Adjunct Professor of Epidemiology at Brown University, with affiliations including the Brown AIDS Program, Harvard University's School of Public Health, and Fenway Community Health. He has been a leading figure in HIV/AIDS research since the early stages of the epidemic, focusing on the natural history of HIV, transmission dynamics, and preventive strategies. His roles include Director of the Brown/Tufts/Lifespan Fogarty International Center AIDS Research and Training Program and Medical Research Director at Fenway Community Health. He has authored over 350 publications and served on numerous editorial boards and advisory committees.
- Educations: MD from Northwestern University (1977), BA from University of Pennsylvania (1972).
- Research Interests: HIV transmission, prevention interventions (e.g., microbicides, vaccines), global health collaborations in India and Southeast Asia, and public health policy.
His funded research includes NIH grants for HIV prevention trials, cost-effectiveness analyses of antiretroviral therapy in low-resource settings, and behavioral interventions for HIV-positive populations. He has led studies on HIV natural history, heterosexual transmission, and viral expression in genital tracts.
- Awards: Multiple teaching awards, honorary memberships, and recognition for leadership in HIV/AIDS research and advocacy.
- Grants/Projects: Fogarty International Research Training Program, NIH-funded prevention trials, and collaborations with institutions in India, the Philippines, and Cambodia.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Brown AIDS Program and collaborates with global institutions on clinical and epidemiological research.
