Robert Garofalo MD MPH (He/Him)

Adolescent Medicine

Professor in Pediatrics and Preventive Medicine, Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine Chief. Potocsnak Family Division of Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Editor-in-Chief. Transgender Health. Mary Ann Liebert, Inc

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1440 N Dayton StChicago, IL 60642
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Summary

LGBT Youth, HIV Care and Prevention, Adolescent Health, Research

Education & Training

Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical CenterFellowship, Adolescent Medicine, 1999 - 2001
Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaResidency, Pediatrics, 1992 - 1995
New York University School of MedicineClass of 1992

Certifications & Licensure

IL State Medical License 2001 - 2026
PA State Medical License 1993 - 1995
American Board of Pediatrics Adolescent Medicine

Clinical Trials

Perception, Awareness, and Acceptance of Human Papillomavirus Disease and Vaccine Among Parents of Boys Aged 9 to 18 Years
COMPLETED
Text Messaging Intervention to Improve ART Adherence Among HIV-positive Youth Start of enrollment: 2010 Oct 01
Completed
Not Applicable
HIV Prevention Intervention for Young Transgender Women Start of enrollment: 2012 Mar 01
Completed
Not Applicable
CVCTPlus: A Couples-Based Approach to Linkage to Care and ARV Adherence Start of enrollment: 2014 Jun 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Employing eSBI in HIV Testing for At-risk Youth Start of enrollment: 2016 Aug 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Positive Steps to Enhance Problem Solving Skills Start of enrollment: 2018 Feb 01
COMPLETED
NA
Roles: Principal Investigator, Contact
HIV Prevention Among Vulnerable Male Youth Start of enrollment: 2007 Jul 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Intensive Combination Approach to Rollback the Epidemic in Nigerian Adolescents: UH3 Phase Start of enrollment: 2021 Apr 15
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
NA
Improving Health Outcomes in Young Cisgender Men and Transgender Women (mLab App) Start of enrollment: 2020 Jan 21
COMPLETED
NA
Roles: Principal Investigator, Contact
MyPEEPS Mobile for Young Transgender Men Start of enrollment: 2023 Jun 16
COMPLETED
NA
Roles: Contact
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Positive STEPS: Enhancing Medication Adherence and Achieving Viral Load Suppression in Youth Living With HIV in the United States-Results From an Efficacious Stepped C...
Matthew J Mimiaga, Lisa M Kuhns, Katie B Biello, Jiahao Tian, Margie R Skeer
Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes. 2025-05-01
Different Classes of HIV-Preventive Behavioral Intention Among Youths Vulnerable to HIV Acquisition.
Se Hee Min, Lisa Kuhns, Robert Garofalo, Thomas F Scherr, Olivia R Wood
AIDS and Behavior. 2025-04-01
Minority stress, mental health, and substance use in transgender youth: the moderating role of positive affect.
Benjamin Parchem, Johnny Berona, Claire A Coyne, Judith T Moskowitz, Yee-Ming Chan
Journal of Pediatric Psychology. 2025-03-18

Other

Efficacy of an Empowerment-Based, Group-Delivered HIV Prevention Intervention for Young Transgender Women
Robert Garofalo, MD, JAMA
https://www.doximity.com/articles/b7d5b1d8-1f35-4517-9d6f-4814c7746884
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2012-09-19

Authored Content

When Dogs HealMarch 2021

Press Mentions

Gender-Affirming Hormones Improve Mental Health in Transgender and Nonbinary YouthJanuary 19th, 2023
For Transgender People in Illinois, Solid Access to Healthcare Offers ReliefSeptember 21st, 2021
Group Led by UCLA Professor Awarded $8.8 Million for HIV Intervention Using Mobile AppMarch 9th, 2021
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