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James MacGibbon is a social behavioural scientist at the University of New South Wales's Centre for Social Research in Health, focusing on sexual health and wellbeing for gay, bi+, and queer populations, particularly men who have sex with men. His research program encompasses monitoring behavioural trends in sexual practices and community perceptions regarding HIV treatment and prevention, as well as attitudes towards preventive technologies like HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis and antibiotics for preventing sexually transmitted infections. In 2022, he led a significant social behavioural study on mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) in Australia, providing essential insights into community awareness and acceptance of mpox vaccination. As an Associate of the Australian Human Rights Institute, James is also researching the fundamental issues surrounding bodily autonomy in male circumcision, striving to address individual rights and bodily integrity. His work is characterized by a commitment to creating social impact and advancing public health knowledge through interdisciplinary collaboration with community and public health stakeholders.
University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia
Conducts interdisciplinary research in sexual health and wellbeing for marginalized communities.
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