Nina Harawa

Dr. Nina Harawa is an Associate Professor at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science and an adjunct Associate Professor at UCLA. Her research focuses on HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections, and health disparities, particularly among African American, Latino/a/x, and incarcerated populations. She designs culturally relevant interventions and examines racial/ethnic categorization in health research. Dr. Harawa leads community-based projects like Breaking the Silence events, empowering women of color through sexual health education.

She has collaborated with local organizations and received the NAACP’s Unsung Hero Award (2011). Her work bridges policy, academia, and community, addressing systemic inequities in healthcare access and outcomes.

Research Interests:

• HIV prevention strategies
• Health disparities in marginalized communities
• Criminal justice and public health intersections
• Racial/ethnic classifications in epidemiology

Publications Trends: Over 15 peer-reviewed articles, with major contributions to understanding HIV dynamics in high-risk groups, incarceration effects on health, and culturally responsive interventions. Most cited work explores sexual behavior patterns among Black Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM) (71 citations).

Grants/Advising: Active in multidisciplinary collaborations; however, specific grant details are not listed here.