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Sarah Calabrese is an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology at George Washington University, based in Washington, DC. Her work focuses on addressing health disparities in HIV prevention, particularly among racial and sexual minorities. She leads the Sexuality & Health Equity Lab, examining barriers to PrEP access and stigma reduction strategies. Her research integrates clinical, social, and structural factors to promote equitable health outcomes.
Dr. Calabrese holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from George Washington University (2012). Her research portfolio spans over two decades, emphasizing marginalized populations' perspectives in healthcare settings, provider biases, and the intersection of race, gender, and sexual orientation with health access.
Key themes in her research include:
- PrEP implementation challenges and stigma
- Healthcare provider decision-making biases
- Community-driven health communication strategies
- Racial disparities in HIV care
- Psychosocial factors influencing sexual health behaviors
Her recent studies highlight innovative interventions to reduce HIV stigma and improve PrEP uptake among Black sexual minority men and other vulnerable groups. She collaborates with global health organizations to design culturally competent prevention programs.
Awards: None explicitly listed in provided texts.
Grant-funded work includes NIH-supported projects on PrEP access and CDC-funded studies on HIV risk mitigation strategies. She mentors early-career researchers through her lab's training programs.
Labs/Teams: Sexuality & Health Equity Lab (GWU), collaborating with institutions in Australia, Colombia, and Eastern Europe on global health initiatives.
