Michael D.Md Stein

Michael D.Md Stein is a physician scientist at the School of Public Health, Boston University, with a focus on substance use disorders, HIV comorbidities, and behavioral interventions. His work spans epidemiological analysis, clinical trial design, and public health policy research, particularly addressing opioid use, chronic pain, and mental health intersections.

• Affiliated with Boston University School of Public Health
• Research areas: Opioid Use Disorder, HIV/AIDS, Chronic Pain, Behavioral Therapy, Public Health Policy
• Key methodologies: Clinical trials, Longitudinal studies, Mixed-effects modeling

Recent publications highlight his work on stigma reduction interventions, medication adherence during pandemics, and behavioral strategies for pain and depression in OUD patients. His studies frequently employ cluster-randomized trials, factorial experiments, and ecological momentary assessments to evaluate treatment efficacy and patient outcomes.

Stein's research also addresses telehealth scalability, peer-led interventions, and gender-specific treatment barriers, particularly in vulnerable populations like veterans, women leaving jail, and pregnant Medicaid beneficiaries. His work emphasizes harm reduction, patient retention in care, and cross-sector collaboration.