Brian Dodge to Join Zuckerman College of Public Health Faculty, Lead UArizona Institute for LGBT Studies

By Kristina Makansi, RII
July 7, 2022
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Subject: Brian Dodge to Join Zuckerman College of Public Health Faculty, Lead UArizona Institute for LGBT Studies
Date: Jul 07, 2022

Brian Dodge, Ph.D., an expert on sexual health among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and other sexual and gender minority (LGBTQ+) populations, joins the University of Arizona Aug. 1 as director of the Institute for LGBT Studies in the Office for Research, Innovation and Impact and a professor of public health in the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health.

In his dual role, Dr. Dodge will oversee the Institute for LGBT Studies, expanding its research mission, developing new and innovative programming, and building partnerships with local communities and beyond. He will develop a strategic vision for the future of the institute through an engaged and inclusive process. Through the Zuckerman College of Public Health, he will teach public health courses and mentor students who wish to focus on LGBTQ+ health and human sexuality.

Dr. Dodge's research focuses on health and well-being among a variety of understudied and underserved LGBTQ+ populations, particularly among diverse bisexual individuals relative to their exclusively heterosexual and exclusively homosexual counterparts.

"Given the clear and abundant evidence that sexuality and gender identity are social determinants of health, LGBTQ+ research, education and advocacy are all critical to our success in promoting health equity and a brighter future for all," said Elizabeth "Betsy" Cantwell, PhD.., senior vice president for research and innovation. "I can think of no better scholar than Dr. Dodge to lead that charge at the University of Arizona."

Dr. Dodge earned a doctorate in health behavior and a master's in international and comparative education from Indiana University – Bloomington. He completed his postdoctoral training at Columbia University through the National Institute of Mental Health-funded Behavioral Sciences Research in HIV Infection Fellowship in the HIV Center for Clinical and Behavioral Studies in the Department of Psychiatry and New York State Psychiatric Institute.

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