Alissa Davis

Dr. Alissa Davis is an Associate Professor at the Columbia University School of Social Work. Her research focuses on the use of citizen science methods to develop and implement interventions to decrease stigma and increase initiation of and retention in care continua (e.g., testing/diagnosis, medication adherence) for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), sexually transmitted infections (STIs), substance use, and mental health. She is also interested in the use of artificial intelligence technologies to help decrease stigma and improve healthcare outcomes. She is currently leading studies on 1) using a citizen science approach to increase HIV/STI/HCV testing and use of overdose prevention tools among survivors of sex trafficking in New York City, 2) using an incognito standardize patient approach to measure and reduce stigma toward people with HIV and substance use disorder in dental care settings in Kazakhstan, and 3) assessing the feasibility, acceptability, and preferences of an AI-based mobile mental health app among adolescents with facial differences.