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Mai Tuyet Pho, MD, is an Associate Professor in the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago. As an infectious diseases physician, her clinical interests include Hepatitis C and HIV/AIDS care. Dr. Pho serves as the Director of Health Policy Research at the Chicago Center for HIV Elimination. Her work focuses on improving health outcomes through public policy, especially at the intersection of HIV, HCV, and substance use. Currently, her research leverages implementation science in testing interventions aimed at expanding public health strategies to support individuals who use drugs, with a particular focus on rural communities with criminal legal involvement. Dr. Pho has supported several federal agencies, including the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and the National Institute on Drug Abuse, reflecting her commitment to addressing the opioid epidemic and HCV through analysis and intervention. She has been involved in multiple initiatives, including the Illinois Statewide Opioid Crisis Response Advisory Council and the Illinois Viral Hepatitis Coalition. As a mentor, Dr. Pho provides guidance to medical and graduate students interested in public health and policy. Her work has been published across various reputable journals, contributing significantly to the field of infectious diseases and health policy research.
Department of Philosophy