Adam Leonard
PhD(c), MPH, PNP
Assistant Adjunct Professor | UCSF School of Nursing
Adam Leonard, PhD(c), MPH, PNP, is an Assistant Adjunct Professor at the UCSF School of Nursing and a PhD candidate at Johns Hopkins University. His academic interests include infectious diseases, implementation science, and health systems research. At UCSF, his research focuses on enhancing HIV and Hepatitis C prevention and care services for youth.
Before beginning his doctoral studies, Dr. Leonard worked as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in the UCSF Adolescent and Young Adult Clinic, where he provided comprehensive care to youth with chronic and infectious diseases. He currently serves as faculty for CGN’s Global Nursing Internship Program and will share his expertise this Spring in our Certificate in Global Nursing Program. His doctoral research at Johns Hopkins University applies epidemiological methods to evaluate the impact of youth-friendly health services on tuberculosis and HIV outcomes among youth living with HIV in Central and East Africa.