Dr. Courtney Mcknight

Biography

Courtney McKnight is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the NYU School of Global Public Health. With over 20 years of experience in public health research, Dr. McKnight specializes in mixed methods research focused on drug use, opioid overdose, and HIV and HCV infections. Prior to joining NYU, she served as the Assistant Director of Research at the Chemical Dependency Institute at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and was the principal investigator and project director for several federally funded research studies and evaluations of syringe services programs. Her work has significantly contributed to understanding the drivers behind disparate rates of HIV and HCV and interventions to enhance access to testing and care. Dr. McKnight actively directs harm reduction initiatives, particularly aimed at women who use drugs, and has volunteered with syringe services programs in New Jersey. Her educational background includes a Doctorate in Public Health (DrPH) from the City University of New York, a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Community Health Education from Hunter College, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Rutgers University. Her current research interests involve examining the changing landscape of illicit opioid use, the increasing prevalence of illicitly manufactured fentanyl, and the risk environments for individuals who use drugs.

Research Interests