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Tonia Poteat is a Professor at Duke University's School of Nursing and serves as the Associate Director of the Center for AIDS Research and Co-Director of the Duke SGM Wellness Program. Her research, teaching, and clinical practice focus on HIV and LGBTQ health, particularly paying attention to the health of transgender communities. Dr. Poteat investigates the role of intersectional and structural stigma in driving health inequities and seeks to identify strategies to advance health justice. Since joining Duke University, she has established herself as a prominent scholar in the fields of HIV research and LGBTQ health, contributing significantly to the understanding of health disparities faced by marginalized communities. She has launched various research initiatives, including projects addressing the needs of transgender women in relation to HIV prevention. Her work on understanding the complexities of gender-affirming body modifications has also gained attention in the academic community, highlighting the experiences and challenges faced within these communities.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)