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Steven John, PhD, MPH

Steven A. John, PhD, MPH

Associate Professor

Locations

  • Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
    Center for AIDS Intervention Research, 2071 North Summit Ave.

Contact Information

Education

Fellowship in Implementation Science, Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Inter-Center for AIDS Research (CFAR), Implementation Science Working Group

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Biostatistics and Behavioral Science, Center for HIV Educational Studies and Training (CHEST), Hunter College, CUNY

PhD, Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

MPH, Community and Behavioral Health Promotion, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

BS, Biology, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Biography

Dr. John’s program of research centers on developing behavioral interventions and implementation strategies to support biomedical care engagement, particularly within HIV/STI treatment and prevention. He is a national expert in biomedical intervention acceptability and user preferences, and he has published extensively on determinants of PrEP uptake and persistence. Evidence of impact to the field is exemplified by his selection as a recipient of the “HIV and Sexual Health Early Career Award” from the Society of Behavioral Medicine in 2023. As Co-Director of the Prevention and Implementation Sciences Training (PAIST) Lab, Dr. John is committed to fostering a pipeline of diverse early career researchers.

 

Dr. John is PI of two active NIH-funded projects. “OnPOINT” is a pilot intervention of an mHealth strategy to promote HIV self-testing and PrEP uptake among young sexual minoritized men. “3T-Prevent” is a multi-level implementation project focused on expanding prescribing practices of evidence-based HIV/STI treatment and prevention.

Research Experience

  • Biobehavioral Sciences
  • Health Behavior
  • HIV
  • Implementation Science
  • Minority Health
  • Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
  • Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
  • Public Health
  • Rural Health
  • Sexual and Gender Minorities
  • Sexual Behavior
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Leadership Positions

  • Associate Editor, Archives of Sexual Behavior
  • Co-Director - Prevention and Implementation Sciences Training (PAIST) Lab
  • Governing Councilor, American Public Health Association
  • Member - Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure (APT) Committee, Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, MCW
  • Past Chair (FY23) - Faculty Career Development Committee, MCW Office of Faculty Affairs
  • Statistical Director, Public & Community Health PhD Program

MCW Program / Core Facilities

  • Center for AIDS Intervention Research (CAIR)
  • Prevention and Implementation Sciences and Training (PAIST) Lab
  • Public & Community Health PhD Program, Institute for Health & Equity

Community Partnerships

  • Brady East STD (BESTD) Clinic

Publications