CONTACT INFORMATIONBIOGRAPHYCREDENTIALSAWARDSPUBLICATIONSYu Liu, Ph.D., M.P.H.Contact InformationPhone NumbersAdministrative: (585) 275-8784Office: (585) 276-3562Fax: (585) 461-4352LocationsPublic Health Sciences265 Crittenden Blvd.Rochester, NY 14642Faculty AppointmentsAssistant Professor - Department of Public Health Sciences (SMD) BiographyAs an HIV/AIDS epidemiologist, Dr. Liu's research can be broadly summarized as employing both quantitative and qualitative methods to reduce HIV/sexual risks and improve access to and retention in HIV prevention services among sexual and gender minority populations. Dr. Liu is a keen collaborator with extensive experience working with community-based organizations and researchers in designing and implementing HIV prevention interventions. His ongoing research interests and projects include leveraging epidemiologic modeling, psychosocial approaches and behavioral economics in designing innovative interventions to improve the following HIV-related outcomes among men who have sex with men (MSM): -HIV- and gay-related stigma -Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake and adherence -Frequent HIV testing -Mental health (e.g., depression, anxiety, stressor) -HIV risk and care disparityCredentialsEducation2007BSc | China - South China Agricultural University, GuangzhouPharmaceutical Sciences2009MPH | George Washington UniversityEpidemiology2015PhD | Vanderbilt UniversityEpidemiology2015-2017Amos Christie Chair Endowed Post-doctoral Research Fellow | Vanderbilt University School of MedicineHIV epidemiology and Global HealthAwards2019Early investigator award in HIV/aging researchSponsor: Emory University Center for AIDS ResearchLocation: Atlanta, GA2018 - 2019R25 award appointee for the Career Institute in Mental Health and AgingSponsor: Weill Cornell Medicine2017National Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) Early Stage Investigator Travel AwardSponsor: University of Rochester Center for AIDS ResearchLocation: Washington, DC2015 - 2017Amos Christie Chair Endowment Global Health FellowshipSponsor: Vanderbilt Institute for Global HealthLocation: Nashville, Tennessee2015The Mentoring Day Training Fellowship AwardSponsor: CFAR Social and Behavioral Sciences Research NetworkLocation: Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland2011 - 2015Pre-doctoral Student Fellowship in EpidemiologySponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical CenterLocation: Nashville, Tennessee2010 - 2011Capacity Building Research FellowshipSponsor: Sun Yat-sen Center for Migrant Health PolicyLocation: Guangzhou, China2009Award for Excellence in MPH Practicum InternshipLocation: Washington, DC2007Award for Excellence in Graduation Research ThesisSponsor: South China Agricultural UniversityLocation: Guangzhou, China2003 - 2007Award for Excellence in Academic PerformanceSponsor: South China Agricultural UniversityLocation: Guangzhou, ChinaVIEW ALL expand_morePublicationsJournal Articles5/13/2021Liu Y, Brown L, Przybyla S, Bleasdale J, Mitchell J, Zhang C. "Characterizing Racial Differences of Mental Health Burdens, Psychosocial Determinants, and Impacts on HIV Prevention Outcomes Among Young Men Who have Sex With Men: a Community-based Study in Two U.S. Cities." Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities.. 2021 May 13; Epub 2021 May 13. 1/12/2021Russ S, Zhang C, Liu Y. "Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Care Continuum, Barriers, and Facilitators among Black Men Who Have Sex with Men in the United States: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis." AIDS and behavior.. 2021 Jan 12; Epub 2021 Jan 12. 12/9/2020Zhang C, Mitchell W, Xue Y, LeBlanc N, Liu Y. "Understanding the role of nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other nursing staff in HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis care in the United States: a systematic review and meta-analysis." BMC nursing. 2020 Dec 9; 19(1):117. Epub 2020 Dec 09. Books & Chapters2017 Chapter Title: Non-injecting drug users, Epidemiology of HIV/AIDS Book Title: Encyclopedia of AIDS Author List: Yu Liu, Sten H. Vermund Published By: Springer science & business media 2017VIEW ALL PUBLICATIONSClose WindowSchedule an appointment with Yu Liu, Ph.D., M.P.H.Please answer the following questions to help us find the right appointment for you.Important: If you believe that you have a medical or psychiatric emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. This website is not intended for emergency care.Have you seen this provider in the last 2 years?YesNoExisting Patient Schedule or request a follow up appointment online through MyChart. If you do not have a MyChart account, please close this window and call the appointment phone number. Yu Liu, Ph.D., M.P.H. is currently scheduling for the following appointment type(s): Our policy does not permit patients to establish care with multiple providers within the same practice or specialty without prior approval. If you choose a new provider in the same office, we will cancel the appointment. Please contact the office directly with questions on this policy.