Joanne Mantell

Joanne Mantell is a Professor of Clinical Medical Psychology (in Psychiatry) at Columbia University. Her research focuses on HIV prevention, sexual and reproductive health, and global public health, with a particular emphasis on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake and adherence among underserved populations, including female sex workers in Western Kenya and patients in urban emergency departments. Her recent publications examine equitable PrEP service delivery, demand creation, and qualitative methods for analyzing PrEP discourse on social media, alongside integrated care for TB and diabetes in Eswatini. A senior professor, she contributes to health policy and preventive medicine through international collaborations and behavioral intervention research.