Robert Garofalo
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Robert Garofalo (MD, MPH) is an American physician and academic whose work focuses on adolescent medicine, HIV prevention, and the health of sexual and gender minority populations. He is a Professor of Pediatrics and Preventive Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Division Chief of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.[1]
His work has been discussed in independent media outlets, including Chicago Magazine and People, in the context of adolescent health, HIV care, and related public health initiatives.[2][3]
Early life and education
Garofalo was born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Parsippany, New Jersey.
He graduated magna cum laude from Duke University with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Psychology and Neuroscience. He received his MD from New York University School of Medicine and later earned a Master of Public Health from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.[4]
He completed residency training at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and fellowship training at Harvard Medical School and Boston Children's Hospital.
Career
Garofalo began his academic career at Harvard Medical School before joining Northwestern University in 2001.
He serves as Division Chief of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and was named Potocsnak Family Professor in Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine in 2019.[5]
Research
Garofalo's research focuses on adolescent health, HIV prevention, and gender-affirming care. He has received research support from the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.[6]
His work includes the development and evaluation of behavioral and digital interventions described in peer-reviewed research literature, including:
- MyPEEPS Mobile, a mobile-based intervention focused on reducing HIV risk behaviors among youth populations
- LifeSkills, a group-based intervention designed to support transgender women in reducing HIV risk
- TXTXT, a text messaging–based intervention aimed at improving adherence to treatment among adolescents living with HIV
Public health work
Garofalo has contributed to clinical and community-based programs addressing adolescent HIV care and LGBTQ+ health.
He has held leadership roles at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and Howard Brown Health, and has contributed to advisory efforts involving the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Fred Says
Garofalo is the founder of Fred Says, a private charitable foundation supporting transgender youth and individuals affected by HIV.[7]
Publications
Garofalo has authored more than 250 peer-reviewed publications.
He co-authored the book When Dogs Heal: Powerful Stories of People Living with HIV and the Dogs That Saved Them.[8]
Media
Garofalo's work has been covered in independent media outlets, including Chicago Magazine and People.[9][10]
He has also appeared in interview and podcast formats discussing adolescent health and HIV prevention.[11]
Awards and honors
Garofalo has received recognitions for his contributions to adolescent health and LGBTQ+ health, including:
- Friend for Life Award, Howard Brown Health Center (2005)
- GLMA Lifetime Achievement Award (2009)
- Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame (2011)
- POZ 100 Top HIV Advocates (2013)
- Callen-Lorde Community Health Center Lifetime Achievement Award (2015)
- Equality Illinois Leadership Award (2017)
- American Academy of Pediatrics Ellen Perrin Lifetime Achievement Award (2019)
- Human Rights Campaign Community Impact Award (2024)
References
- ↑ "Robert Garofalo Faculty Profile". Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
- ↑ "Doctor Rob Garofalo and the Gender Program". Chicago Magazine.
- ↑ "When Dogs Heal: Powerful Stories of People Living with HIV and the Dogs That Saved Them". People.
- ↑ "Robert Garofalo Faculty Profile".
- ↑ "Robert Garofalo Faculty Profile".
- ↑ "NIH RePORTER".
- ↑ "Fred Says". Fred Says Foundation.
- ↑ When Dogs Heal: Powerful Stories of People Living with HIV and the Dogs That Saved Them. 2021. Search this book on
- ↑ "Chicago Magazine Feature". Chicago Magazine.
- ↑ "People Article". People.
- ↑ "Dr. Rob Garofalo – Pathwise Podcast". Pathwise.
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