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Dr. Steven A. Safren is a Professor at the University of Miami’s College of Arts and Sciences, leading the Safren Lab dedicated to behavioral aspects of physical health. His research focuses on HIV prevention/treatment, psychosocial syndemics, LGBTQ+ health disparities, and medication adherence. The HPAC lab under his direction addresses behavioral interventions for chronic conditions like HIV in high-prevalence areas like Miami, emphasizing structural disparities in ethnicity, economics, and immigration status.
Education & Training: Details not explicitly provided in text.
- PhD in clinical psychology (implied by role and research focus)
Research Interests: Dr. Safren’s work bridges behavioral science and public health, particularly in:
- HIV/AIDS care continuum challenges
- Intersectionality of stigma and health outcomes among marginalized populations
- Integrated mental/physical health interventions
- Syndemic theory application in global health settings
- Adherence strategies for chronic conditions
Lab Activities: Collaborates on projects such as PrEP implementation, LGBTQ-affirmative therapies, and culturally tailored interventions for Latino sexual minority men. Current studies address HIV stigma, substance use comorbidity, and telehealth approaches in behavioral medicine.
Grants & Collaborations: Engages in multi-institutional studies funded by NIH and global health agencies, focusing on syndemic impacts and implementation science for HIV prevention. Lab partnerships include work with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Miller School of Medicine.
Future Work: Expanding research into AI-driven adherence monitoring and scalable behavioral interventions for global HIV populations. Exploring neurocognitive correlates of emotion regulation in chronic illness contexts.
