Stephen Moses

Dr. Stephen Moses is a Professor in the Department of Community Health Sciences at the Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba. He holds cross-appointments in the Department of Medical Microbiology and has affiliations with the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. A globally recognized physician-scientist, his career spans over 35 years focused on sexual transmitted infections (STIs), HIV prevention, and reproductive health in resource-poor settings. Moses co-led the landmark randomized controlled trial (RCT) on male circumcision for HIV prevention in Kenya, influencing national policies across 14 African countries. He has also directed HIV/AIDS programs in India, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s Avahan Initiative in Karnataka state.

Education:

• MD, University of Toronto, 1976
• MPH, Johns Hopkins University, 1982

Research Interests:

• Biological/behavioral STI/HIV transmission factors
• Syndromic STI management approaches
• Integrated STI/HIV prevention strategies
• Male circumcision programs
• Maternal/neonatal health in low-resource regions

Awards:

• 2025: Mark Wainberg Lecture Award, CAHR
• 2021: Fellow, Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
• 2016: CIHR Top Health Achievement Award
• 2009: Bowman Memorial Award

Program Contributions:

• Developed male circumcision scale-up programs in Africa
• Designed community-based HIV self-testing strategies in Kenya
• Advocated nurse mentoring programs for maternal health in India

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with global networks including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and international universities on HIV prevention and global health equity initiatives.