HIV Prevention and Program Science: Analysis and Policy Research
Overview
Conducted research and analysis supporting HIV program science and prevention strategy, including epidemiological analysis of HIV incidence trends, analytical reviews of prevention interventions, and mathematical modeling of program impact. This work supported global health partners in understanding HIV transmission dynamics and strengthening prevention programs across multiple regions.
Role
Research analyst supporting the Director of the World Bank Global HIV/AIDS Program, coordinating modeling studies and conducting analytical research and evidence synthesis on HIV epidemiology and prevention strategy.
Key Contributions & Outputs
• Conducted epidemiological analysis of HIV incidence trends and analytical reviews of HIV prevention strategies, synthesizing empirical and modeled evidence on transmission dynamics and the effectiveness of biomedical, social, and structural interventions
• Authored a chapter in the Disease Control Priorities series on HIV program science, examining how national HIV responses can be tailored to local epidemic contexts
• Managed multi-country mathematical modeling studies of HIV incidence and program impact across Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean, coordinating collaboration among multilateral, government, and academic partners
• Translated research findings into peer-reviewed publications, policy reports, and presentations for government, NGO, and civil society stakeholders
Impact
This work informed global discussions on HIV prevention strategy, including how epidemiological evidence, modeling, and program science can inform more effective and locally tailored HIV responses.