Jaclyn White Hughto, PhD, MPH is a social epidemiologist with expertise in epidemiology, behavioral science, and mixed-methods (qualitative and quantitative) research. Her research examines the individual, interpersonal, and structural drivers of health inequities, with a focus on the impact of stigma on the health of sexual and gender minority populations, people who use drugs, and those living with HIV. Her research also includes the development and testing of bio-behavioral interventions to prevent and treat substance use disorder, HIV, and poor mental health in diverse populations domestically and internationally.
As of January 2026, Dr. Hughto has authored 160 publications. As an expert witness, she has presented her research before state and federal courts in civil rights cases involving marginalized populations.
In addition to being the Principal Investigator of several federally-funded awards, she is the Co-Senior Editor of the Social Epidemiology Office of Social Science and Medicine, Co-Lead of the Community Engagement and Outreach Core of Advance RI-CTR (U54GM115677), and a Scientific Advisor for the Translational and Transformative Research Core of the COBRE on Opioids and Overdose (P20GM125507).
Click here to learn more about the Preventing Overdoses Involving Stimulants (POINTS) study (R01CE003353).
Education
PhD, Chronic Disease Epidemiology, Yale School of Public Health
MPH, Behavioral Sciences & Health Education, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University
BA, Psychology, Boston University
Current Appointments and Positions
Vice Chair, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Brown University School of Public Health,
Professor, Behavioral and Social Sciences; Epidemiology, Brown University School of Public Health
Adjunct Investigator, The Fenway Institute, Fenway Health
