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Melissa Davey-Rothwell is a Research Professor in the Department of Health, Behavior and Society at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She is also affiliated with the Center for AIDS Research and the SOURCE, Community Engagement and Service-Learning Center. Her research is centered on implementation science and social network dynamics in high-risk populations, particularly in the context of HIV/AIDS, drug abuse, and urban health disparities.
- PhD, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (2007)
- MPH, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health (2000)
Her research interests include:
- Implementation of evidence-based interventions in community settings
- Social network influences on health behaviors
- HIV prevention and PrEP uptake among marginalized populations
- Gender-affirming services for transgender women
- Overdose prevention and naloxone access
- Health disparities among people who use drugs and incarcerated populations
Her recent publications highlight a strong focus on implementation science, HIV/AIDS, and substance use disorders, with increasing attention to transgender health and global vaccination equity. The articles span qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach.
Her scientific honors include:
- NIH Clinical Research Loan Repayment Program (2008–2011)
- Ruth L. Kirchstein National Research Service Award (2005–2006)
- NIDA Research Training Institute for Early Career Scientists (2006)
- John C. Hume Award from the Department of Health Policy and Management (2004)
Melissa Davey-Rothwell has led and contributed to numerous grants and research projects, including NIH-funded studies on PrEP implementation and multi-site evaluations of peer-led interventions. She is actively involved in advising and teaching, offering courses in implementation research, doctoral proposal writing, and DrPH seminars in implementation science. She is a key figure in community-engaged research through initiatives like the Lighthouse Studies at Peer Point.
She leads research teams focused on:
- The SPARC Center (Overdose prevention and social networks)
- Lighthouse Studies (community-based HIV and drug use research)
- Implementation evaluations of gender-affirming housing programs
