Lisa A Eaton

Dr. Lisa A. Eaton is a Professor at the University of Connecticut (UConn), affiliated with the Family Studies Department within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She serves as Principal Investigator for multiple NIH-funded studies focused on HIV prevention, stigma reduction, and health disparities among marginalized populations. Her work addresses sexual assault interventions, structural barriers to healthcare access, and LGBTQ+ health equity. Dr. Eaton leads the SHInE Lab (Social Health Interventions and Equity) alongside Dr. Watson, exploring intersectional stigma and its impact on health outcomes.

Key research interests include:

• Sexual violence prevention and disclosure interventions
• HIV stigma and barriers to treatment in South Africa and the U.S.
• Substance use and PrEP adherence among Black and Hispanic sexual minorities
• Psychosocial syndemics affecting LGBTQ+ youth mental health
• Healthcare access for transgender women of color

Recent articles emphasize:

• Intersectional stigma measurement innovations
• PrEP use patterns in racialized communities
• Bias-based bullying in schools
• Covid-19's impact on HIV care continuity
• Structural interventions to reduce health disparities

Awards include NIH grant leadership (R01/R34 series), mentorship accolades from UConn's Office of Undergraduate Research, and roles as Associate Editor for AIDS and Behavior. She co-directs an NIH-funded T32 training program in HIV/AIDS social processes and chairs the Sexual Health and HIV Special Interest Group for the Society of Behavioral Medicine.

Current grants total over $5 million in NIH funding, with a focus on:

• PrEP implementation science
• Stigma counseling interventions
• HIV care retention strategies

Dr. Eaton collaborates with national teams across universities and healthcare systems, including UConn's Institute for Collaboration on Health Intervention and Policy (InCHIP). She advises 19+ trainees and has mentored over 30 students in her career.