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John Alexander Bartlett

Professor of Medicine
Medicine, Infectious Diseases
Duke Box 90519, Durham, NC 27710
235 Trent Hall, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


My clinical investigation is focused on the pathogenesis and treatment of HIV infection and its complications, especially in resource-limited settings.

Key Words: HIV infection, AIDS, treatment strategies, treatment failure, co-infections, resource-limited settings

Current Duke Appointments & Affiliations


Professor of Medicine · 2001 - Present Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Medicine
Director of the AIDS Research and Treatment Center · 1992 - Present Medicine, Clinical Science Departments
Professor in the School of Nursing · 2004 - Present School of Nursing
Research Professor of Global Health · 2011 - Present Duke Global Health Institute, University Institutes and Centers
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute · 2013 - Present Duke Cancer Institute, Institutes and Centers
Affiliate of the Duke Initiative for Science & Society · 2014 - Present Duke Science & Society, University Initiatives & Academic Support Units

Recent News Items


Published June 1, 2026
The Duke Global Health Institute’s Work in Tanzania
Published June 18, 2024
How Soccer Helps Duke Researcher Build Bridges in Global Health
Published October 16, 2020
John Bartlett: An Oral History of Treating HIV at Duke

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Recent Scholarly Works


HIV, HPV, and oral health in Tanzania: a scoping review.

Journal article Infect Agent Cancer · May 26, 2026 BACKGROUND: People living with HIV (PLHIV) are at an increased risk of oral manifestations, including those linked to human papillomavirus (HPV). In Tanzania, the prevalence and impact of oral HPV among PLHIV remain unknown. This scoping review aimed to ma ... Full text Link to item Cite

"They are not HIV treatments drugs; they are preventive drugs (PrEP)". Experiences of PrEP uptake among vulnerable adolescent girls and young women in Tanzania.

Journal article PLoS One · 2025 INTRODUCTION: HIV poses a significant global health concern, affecting adolescents among other populations. This is attributed to various vulnerabilities including biological factors, gender inequalities and limited access to comprehensive sexual and repro ... Full text Link to item Cite

An exploratory qualitative pilot study assessing treatment-seeking behavior for generalized anxiety symptoms among people living with HIV/AIDS in Tanzania.

Journal article PLOS Ment Health · 2025 People living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) are more likely to experience significant generalized anxiety symptoms compared to the general population, which require both pharmacological and psychological treatment. There is limited evidence on the specific facilit ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Sociobehavioral Sciences in HIV Infection Research Training Program

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Good Samaritan Foundation (KCMC) · 2023 - 2028

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Education


University of Virginia · 1981 M.D.