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Tamara Taggart, PhD, MPH is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, specializing in socioepidemiology and community-engaged research. Her work focuses on contextual and cultural determinants of health disparities, particularly among racial/ethnic minorities and socioeconomically disadvantaged populations. She investigates HIV prevention strategies (e.g., PrEP uptake), substance use, and the intersection of social determinants with health behaviors.
- Education: PhD from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2016), MPH from Columbia University (2010), AB from Dartmouth College (2003).
- Affiliations: Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) and the Yale-UPR Integrated HIV Basic and Clinical Sciences Initiative.
Research Interests: Dr. Taggart’s research bridges epidemiology and social science to address systemic inequities. Key areas include:
- PrEP implementation and preferences among marginalized groups
- Discriminatory neighborhood environments and HIV-related behaviors
- Role of religiosity and cultural identity in health outcomes
- Community-based interventions for substance use and HIV risk reduction
Publications & Contributions: Her work analyzes NIH-funded research trends, evaluates innovative PrEP delivery methods (e.g., crowdsourcing contests), and examines social determinants influencing medication adherence. Recent studies highlight disparities in PrEP awareness and preferences among cisgender women in the U.S. and Dominican Republic.
Grants & Collaborations: Collaborates with institutions like the Prevention Research Center and NIH-funded programs. Her projects emphasize participatory approaches and systems-level interventions to improve health equity.
Labs/Teams: Active in YSPH’s Social & Behavioral Sciences department and affiliated with the Connecticut Getting To Zero Initiative, focusing on ending HIV transmission and stigma.
