Meet the PI

Dr. Dangerfield is a prevention scientist and Associate Professor in the Department of Prevention and Community Health at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health. His research applies Life Course theory, behavioral and social science methodologies, and epidemiologic principles to examine sexual health across populations. Dr. Dangerfield’s work has primarily focused on sexual epidemiology among Black gay, bisexual, and other Black sexual minority men—a population disproportionately impacted by HIV and other health disparities. He has led several studies funded by the NIH, National Science Foundation, and multiple Centers for AIDS Research using community-driven, digital, and clinical approaches to investigate vulnerability, care engagement, and resilience. As an educator, Dr. Dangerfield teaches courses on health communication, misinformation, and research methods.