Professor Dr. Steven Meanley

Biography

Steven Paul Meanley holds a PhD and MPH and serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. His research focuses on persistent disparities in HIV outcomes, emphasizing mental health-related programming for communities disproportionately affected by the pandemic. Dr. Meanley's work aims to leverage community stakeholder perspectives to develop effective HIV treatment and prevention initiatives, particularly through innovative modalities like pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). As a co-course director for a statistics course required for PhD students, he integrates his background in social behavioral epidemiology to inform resilience factors within HIV-affected communities. His research has highlighted the role of stigma and ongoing barriers to HIV treatment access, especially for sexual minority men, as he collaborates with various institutions to improve health outcomes. Dr. Meanley has received several accolades, including a visiting professorship and early career awards, and he actively contributes to the Penn Center for AIDS Research, focusing on community engagement in prevention efforts.

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