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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 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

In the News


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
Published May 30, 2019
John Bartlett on Making Global Health Work Through Partnerships

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Recent Publications


"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

Nucleic acid amplification testing using dried blood spots to confirm the diagnosis of HIV-1 in adults.

Journal Article J Clin Virol · December 2024 BACKGROUND: The WHO HIV testing algorithm for high prevalence populations recommends the use of three different serologic assays, though this approach may lead to diagnostic misclassification. The study objective was to compare dried blood spot (DBS)-based ... Full text Link to item Cite

Efficacy of mobile phone intervention to increase male partner antenatal care attendance for HIV testing in Moshi municipal, Tanzania: a randomized controlled trial.

Journal Article BMC Pregnancy Childbirth · April 24, 2024 BACKGROUND: HIV partner counselling and testing in antenatal care (ANC) is a crucial strategy to raise the number of males who know their HIV status. However, in many settings like Tanzania, male involvement in antenatal care remains low, and there is a de ... Full text Open Access 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

Addressing barriers to anti-hypertensive medication adherence among persons living who have achieved viral suppression

ResearchCo-Mentor · Awarded by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute · 2021 - 2026

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Virginia · 1981 M.D.