Ralph DiClemente

Ralph DiClemente is a Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the NYU School of Global Public Health. He previously held the Charles Howard Candler Professorship at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health, serving as Department Chair and Associate Director of the Center for AIDS Research. His expertise spans HIV/STD prevention, vaccine uptake interventions, implementation science, and diabetes screening. Dr. DiClemente has authored over 540 publications, 150 book chapters, and 21 books, and developed 10 CDC-recognized evidence-based interventions for adolescents and young African Americans.

Education: PhD in Health Psychology (UCSF, 1984), ScM (Harvard School of Public Health), BA (City University of New York).

Research Interests: Focus on behavioral interventions targeting vulnerable populations, with an emphasis on HIV/STD prevention, vaccine adoption strategies, diabetes identification, and community/technology blended approaches. His work addresses health disparities through culturally adapted telemonitoring programs and family engagement strategies.

Publications Trends: Recent articles (2023–2025) emphasize violence prevention among marginalized groups, family dynamics in Asian American health behaviors, and alcohol use correlates in HIV-affected populations. Key themes include structural equation modeling, implementation science frameworks, and qualitative methods for cultural adaptation.

Scientific Awards: Member of the Office of AIDS Research Advisory Council, former CDC Board of Scientific Counselors member, and past NIMH Advisory Council member. Recognized for leadership in public health education and community interventions.

Grants & Advising: Advised on multiple NIH-funded projects and serves on national advisory panels. His labs focus on translational research bridging academic and community settings, though specific lab names are not explicitly stated.