Matthew Mimiaga, PhD

Dr. Mimiaga is Professor of Epidemiology (Fielding School of Public Health) and Professor of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences (David Geffen School of Medicine) at UCLA. He is also Director of the UCLA Center for LGBTQ Advocacy, Research, and Health, and Senior Research Scientist at The Fenway Institute, Fenway Health. He has an extensive record of independent funding and has also served as the primary mentor on numerous NIH pre- and post-doctoral training grants, CFAR developmental awards, NIH diversity supplements, and an NIH COBRE award. Dr. Mimiaga’s training and expertise are in epidemiology, quantitative methods, behavioral medicine, and developing and testing behavioral and psychosocial treatment interventions in HIV primary and secondary prevention and treatment with a focus on vulnerable populations. He will serve as the representative of the Fielding School of Public Health on the EC.