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Marvin E. Belzer, MD

Clinical Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine (Part-Time)

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Overview

Involved in many aspect of adolescent HIV including clinical trials, adherence, secondary prevention. Have conducted research on adherence to contraception and utilization of emergency contraception. Lastly, I am conducting research on HIV prevention.

Expert in adolescent medicine, especially HIV/AIDS, sexuality, and chronic fatigue syndrome

Research Funding

  • Digital, Limited Interaction Efficacy Trial of LifeSkills Mobile to Reduce HIV Incidence in Young Transgender Women
    NIH · U01AI156875 · Mar 9, 2021 – Feb 28, 2026 · Role: Co-Principal Investigator
  • Youth Services Navigation Intervention for HIV+ adolescents and young adults being released from incarceration: A randomized control trial
    NIH · R01MD011773 · Aug 8, 2017 – Mar 31, 2022 · Role: Co-Principal Investigator
  • Adolescent Medicine Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions
    NIH · U01HD040463 · Apr 16, 2001 – Feb 28, 2017 · Role: Principal Investigator
  • ADOLESCENT MEDICINE HIV/AIDS RESEARCH NETWORK
    NIH · U01HD032838 · Sep 29, 1994 – Nov 30, 2001 · Role: Principal Investigator

Publications

  • Young men and the morning after: a missed opportunity for emergency contraception provision? J Fam Plann Reprod Health Care. 2015 Jan; 41(1):33-7. Schrager SM, Olson J, Beharry M, Belzer M , Goldsich . View in PubMed
  • Parental support and mental health among transgender adolescents. J Adolesc Health. 2013 Dec; 53(6):791-3.. View in PubMed
  • The initial feasibility of a computer-based motivational intervention for adherence for youth newly recommended to start antiretroviral treatment. AIDS Care. 2014 Jan; 26(1):130-5.. View in PubMed
  • Motivational Enhancement System for Adherence (MESA): pilot randomized trial of a brief computer-delivered prevention intervention for youth initiating antiretroviral treatment. J Pediatr Psychol. 2013 Jul; 38(6):638-48.. View in PubMed
  • Barriers to medication adherence in behaviorally and perinatally infected youth living with HIV. AIDS Behav. 2013 Jan; 17(1):86-93.. View in PubMed
  • Syndemic theory and HIV-related risk among young transgender women: the role of multiple, co-occurring health problems and social marginalization. Am J Public Health. 2012 Sep; 102(9):1751-7.. View in PubMed
  • Parental support and condom use among transgender female youth. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care. 2012 Jul-Aug; 23(4):306-17.. View in PubMed
  • Functional analysis of HIV type 1 Nef gene variants from adolescent and adult survivors of perinatal infection. AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 2012 May; 28(5):486-92.. View in PubMed
  • Management of the transgender adolescent. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2011 Feb; 165(2):171-6.. View in PubMed
  • Psychological factors, beliefs about medication, and adherence of youth with human immunodeficiency virus in a multisite directly observed therapy pilot study. J Adolesc Health. 2011 Jun; 48(6):637-40.. View in PubMed

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