LGBTQ+ health

Innovative behavioral interventions—that prevent the spread of HIV, or improve mental health outcomes—only work for those who are able to access them, and only if they reach their intended communities.

A new study from Brown researchers examines more effective medication adherence strategies for PrEP among men who have sex with men in the U.S.

Doctoral student Chase Bryer heads to Vancouver to research and facilitate health access in the Two-Spirit community.

Putting his passion into action, Brown MPH student Eli Wasserman is working to promote comprehensive care through the Applied Practice Experience program.

In tackling monkeypox head on, Brown faculty members bypass the ivory tower in favor of the streets.

“Every country, whether they have a case or not, is stepping up to do the things that are necessary for containment: vaccinating populations at risk, making testing widely available, investing in therapeutics,” says William Goedel, an epidemiologist and assistant professor at the Brown University School of Public Health

Assistant Professor of Epidemiology William Goedel offered commentary on how state and city governments are trying to spread awareness of monkeypox while avoiding stigmas.

“A lot of people have been asking about vaccine hesitancy, because of COVID, and that’s not what we’re seeing at all,” Amy Nunn told 12 News. “We’re seeing unprecedented demand for this service.”

Despite astronomical suicide attempt rates among the trans community, a slew of anti-trans legislation has been proposed across the US. Researchers, including Professor Jackie White Hughto, say that banning gender-affirming medical care for kids and teens will have dire consequences.