June 28, 2024

Colloquium Topic: Prevalence and context of LGBTQ health disparities in the Baltimore area

This presentation will draw on qualitative and quantitative research conducted among marginalized sexual and gender minority populations in the Baltimore area to discuss the relationship between social determinants of health and health disparities among LGBTQ populations.

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Colloquium Speaker: Danielle German

Dr. Danielle German (she/her) is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health, Behavior and Society (HBS) at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Her research draws from interdisciplinary perspectives and uses qualitative and quantitative methods to understand and address the social and structural context of health behavior and disease transmission among marginalized populations in Baltimore and throughout Maryland. She has a long history of behavioral research, harm reduction program experience, and collaboration with community organizations and health departments. She currently directs the HBS doctoral program and the Certificate in LGBTQ+ Public Health and leads several research studies related to identify gaps in services and inform intervention targeting related to HIV, polysubstance use, and overdose.