Michael E Newcomb

Michael E Newcomb is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medical Social Sciences at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University. His work focuses on improving health outcomes for sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations, particularly through relationship-based interventions like the 2GETHER program for male couples. He is affiliated with multiple institutes, including the Center for Behavioral Intervention Technologies (CBITs) and the Robert J. Havey, MD Institute for Global Health.

• Research Areas: HIV prevention, intimate partner violence, mental health disparities, substance use, telehealth interventions, and resilience in SGM youth.
• Clinical Trials: Leads 2GETHER, a relationship education and HIV prevention study for young male couples.
• Publications: Recent work includes studies on medical mistrust, resilience, and pandemic impacts on SGM mental health.