Leslie Johnson

Leslie Johnson is an Instructor in the Department of Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences at Emory University. Their research focuses on integrated chronic disease management, particularly the intersection of mental health and conditions like diabetes, HIV, and hypertension. They specialize in implementation science, qualitative research methodologies, and improving healthcare team dynamics through interprofessional collaboration.

Johnson’s work emphasizes marginalized populations, including Black adults with chronic diseases and individuals in low-resource settings. They lead randomized clinical trials evaluating interventions for comorbid depression and diabetes, and have pioneered studies on stigma reduction and family support in diabetes care. Their recent projects address healthcare disparities in maternal health (e.g., postpartum glucose testing) and hypertension management in HIV populations across Africa and South Asia.

Key contributions include developing fidelity monitoring frameworks for brief behavioral interventions and analyzing how social determinants of health impact chronic disease outcomes. They collaborate closely with global health organizations to strengthen research capacity in low- and middle-income countries through programs like the Fogarty Global Health Fellows and Scholars Program.

While no formal awards are listed, their extensive publication record reflects sustained impact in public health innovation. Current efforts prioritize scalable solutions for integrated care models and adapting healthcare systems to pandemic-related challenges.