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HIV/AIDS

Krishna Vaddiparti

Dr. Vaddiparti is specifically interested in cross cultural research with hard to reach and vulnerable populations. His research interests include exposure to violence and abuse in childhood and adverse mental health, substance use outcomes in adulthood. In addition, his other research interests include domestic partner violence, gambling addiction and gun…

Linda Cottler

Her research has focused on drug and alcohol use and dependence in vulnerable populations like injection drug users, criminal offenders, women and African-Americans. She has developed internationally recognized assessment tools for drug, alcohol and nicotine use and gambling. Dr. Cottler is also known for her innovative approach to community-based research.

Ira Longini

Dr Longini’s research interests are in the area of stochastic processes applied to epidemiological problems. He has specialized in the mathematical and statistical theory of epidemics–a process that involves constructing and analyzing mathematical models of disease transmission, disease progression and the analysis of infectious disease data based on these models.

Deidre Pereira

The long range goal of Dr. Pereira’s research program is to improve health outcomes and promote the well-being of individuals with chronic and/or life-limiting illnesses, with an emphasis on malignancies that occur commonly or exclusively among women. Grounded in the biobehavioral model of tumor growth and development, her research seeks…

Robert Cook

Dr. Cook’s research involves factors associated with the spread of infectious diseases such as HIV infection and other sexually transmitted diseases. The majority of his research is focused on identifying and evaluation of new prevention strategies. His work spans several high-risk groups, including adolescents, substance abusers, and persons with HIV-related…