College of Medicine
Manavalan Lab
Led by Preeti Manavalan · Medicine
What we study
The Manavalan Lab studies HIV and related diseases, focusing on improving care through behavioral interventions and global health research. They use clinical research, surveys, and implementation science to address mental health and cardiovascular risks in HIV-positive populations.
What working here is like
- Clinical
- Surveys & interviews
- Human participants
- Projects
- 2
- Papers
- 5
Current projects
A cardiovascular disease risk reduction intervention that leverages the human animal bond to improve hypertension control among…
Tests whether the bond between people and their pets can help people with HIV control high blood pressure, as part of a heart-disease risk reduction trial.
Adaptation and implementation of a behavioral mHealth intervention to reduce anxiety and depression and end the HIV epidemic in…
Develops mobile health tools to improve mental health outcomes in rural communities.
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Recent papers, explained
- Consistency in causal reasoning for large language models in scenarios of HIV antiretroviral treatment, drug interactions, and side effects
2026 · npj Digital Medicine
Checks if large language models give consistent answers about HIV drug interactions and side effects.
- Would the provision of pet-related services improve the health of pet-owning people with HIV?
2026 · Human-Animal Interactions
Asks pet-owning people with HIV if free pet services would help them access healthcare.
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- Unmet Pet Caregiving Needs are Associated with Depression and Anxiety Symptoms Among People Living with HIV
2026 · AIDS and Behavior
Tests whether pet caregiving needs and comfort from pets affect depression and anxiety in people with HIV.
- Stakeholder perceptions of the acceptability of an intervention to improve uptake of evidence-based emergency myocardial infarction care in Tanzania: A qualitative study
2026 · PLoS ONE
Assesses stakeholder views on improving heart attack care in Tanzania.
- Pet-inclusive housing as a social determinant of health: a multi-stakeholder qualitative study of rental policy and health equity
2026 · BMC Public Health
Examines how pet-friendly housing policies affect health equity.
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How to reach out
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