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Dr. Prema Menezes is a Professor of Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and serves as Associate Director of the Center for AIDS Research. She also holds an appointment as Adjunct Associate Professor at the Gillings School of Global Public Health.
Dr. Menezes earned her MS from Bombay University, MHS from Duke University Medical Center, and PhD from the University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health. Her educational background spans multiple institutions and disciplines, providing her with a strong foundation in both clinical medicine and public health research.
Her primary research interests focus on HIV/AIDS clinical care and HIV clinical trials, with substantial expansion into psychiatric epidemiology, mental health interventions, and substance use disorders. Dr. Menezes' work uniquely bridges infectious disease research and mental health, particularly examining the intersection of HIV and psychiatric conditions. Her research portfolio demonstrates expertise in large-scale epidemiological studies and clinical trials.
Dr. Menezes' publication record from 2019-2025 reveals a strong focus on translational research with clinical applications, particularly in mental health epidemiology. Her work spans multiple continents, with significant contributions to European and South American research initiatives. Key research areas include cannabis use and psychotic disorders, suicide prevention campaigns in Brazil, digital interventions for depression, and the genetic/epigenetic factors influencing mental health outcomes.
Notable research contributions include:
- The EU-GEI study on cannabis use and psychotic disorders across Europe
- Randomized clinical trials examining digital interventions for depression in patients with chronic diseases
- Research on the impact of Brazil's suicide awareness campaign
- Studies on polygenic risk scores and childhood adversity in first-episode psychosis
- Investigations into the epigenetic signatures of cannabis use in psychosis
Dr. Menezes collaborates extensively with international research teams across multiple countries, reflecting the global nature of her work. Her leadership role as Associate Director of the Center for AIDS Research indicates her significant contributions to mentoring the next generation of researchers in HIV and mental health research.
