Andrea L. Wirtz, PhD, MHS

Academic Rank

Assistant Scientist

Department/Institute Affiliation(s)

Department of Epidemiology

Faculty Member

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Bio:

Dr. Wirtz’s research is dedicated to the field of epidemiologic assessment of infectious disease and health among marginalized populations, including men who have sex with men, sex workers, transgender women, and refugees, displaced, and stateless populations. Dr. Wirtz has specific interest in developing measures and methods to assess risks, outcomes and effective health interventions for these populations.  Research topics include epidemiological and intervention research related to violence, stigma, disparities in access to healthcare, and infectious disease, particularly HIV infection; implementation science methods for key populations; and capacity building among local, community-based partners. Dr. Wirtz has been involved in research in Russia, Kazakhstan, Thailand, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Malawi, Kenya, Somalia, Uganda, Cote d’Ivoire, Dominican Republic, Colombia, and Peru.


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