Man E. Charurat

Dr. Man E. Charurat is a Professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine with primary appointment in the Department of Medicine and secondary appointment in the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health. He serves as the Division Director for Global Health Sciences, Global Director of the Center for International Health, Education, and Biosecurity (Ciheb), and Division Head of both Global Health Sciences within the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health and Epidemiology and Prevention at the Institute of Human Virology (IHV).

Dr. Charurat earned his BS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Washington, followed by an MHS in Infectious Disease Epidemiology and PhD in International Health from Johns Hopkins University. His academic progression at the University of Maryland includes Assistant Professor (2004-2010) and Associate Professor (2010-2016) appointments in both Medicine and Epidemiology, before becoming a tenured Professor of Medicine in 2016.

Dr. Charurat's research focuses on critical areas of HIV/AIDS, including maternal-infant HIV transmission, key and vulnerable populations, implementation science, HIV surveillance, and transmission dynamics. His work extends to HIV program implementation, health systems strengthening, and the intersection of HIV with other conditions such as non-communicable diseases. As a global health leader, he has established vibrant centers of excellence across Nigeria, Kenya, Zambia, Botswana, and Tanzania that conduct public health implementation and clinical research in infectious diseases and cancer control.

Analysis of Dr. Charurat's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on HIV prevention strategies among key populations in Africa, particularly sexual and gender minorities in Nigeria. His work spans epidemiological studies, implementation science, and health systems research, with a growing focus on the intersection of HIV with non-communicable diseases and mental health. Notably, his research increasingly addresses health disparities, stigma, and social determinants of health that impact HIV outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa.

Dr. Charurat serves on numerous national and international committees including the NIH AIDS and Clinical and Epidemiology Review Panel, the World Bank-funded Center of Excellence in Public Health and Maternal-child Health, and the International AIDS Society. His contributions to the field have positioned him as a leading expert in HIV implementation research in resource-limited settings.

As a mentor, Dr. Charurat has guided many African researchers who now hold important positions in universities and government agencies across Africa. He is Principal Investigator for over $200 million in grant funding from the U.S. NIH and CDC for research and training in sub-Saharan Africa. His current major grants include the NIH UG1HD113162 RISE Clinical Research Center, NIH U01CA275048 Botswana Smoking Abstinence Trial, and NIH D43TW012274 Integrated Networks of Scholars in Global Health Research Training.

Through the Center for International Health, Education, and Biosecurity (Ciheb) and the Institute of Human Virology, Dr. Charurat leads multidisciplinary teams conducting impactful research across Africa. His centers of excellence model has proven effective in building sustainable research capacity while addressing pressing public health challenges related to HIV, infectious diseases, and health systems strengthening.