Christina Bougatsos

Christina Bougatsos is a Senior Professor at Oregon Health & Science University, where her research centers on public health, preventive medicine, and evidence synthesis. Her work focuses on systematic reviews addressing addiction, HIV, and opioid use disorder, alongside preventive interventions for chronic conditions. Her recent publications include living systematic reviews on cannabis and plant-based treatments for chronic pain (2023–2025), screening and supplementation for iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy (JAMA, 2024), and preexposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention (JAMA, 2023). She has also contributed to JAMA reviews on oral health screening and behavioral counseling for children and adults. Her research informs clinical guidelines through rigorous evaluation of preventive healthcare practices.