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This is another work from my research fellowship at MGH with Dr. Cassano. In this study protocol published in Photonics, we describe a randomized controlled trial investigating transcranial photobiomodulation for cognitive improvement in Down syndrome. mdpi.com/2304-6732/11/7…

Another case report from my time as a physician in Brazil, published in the American Journal of Case Reports. We describe a case of Guillain-Barré Syndrome and encephalitis following a Cytomegalovirus infection in an immunocompetent adult. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39021063/

Another study from my research fellowship at MGH with Dr. Cassano. In this protocol published in Photonics, we describe a randomized controlled trial investigating transcranial photobiomodulation for executive function in bipolar disorder. mdpi.com/2304-6732/11/8…

This is a review I wrote with colleagues from Brazil, published in Biomedicines. We explore the bidirectional relationship between obesity and depression, focusing on shared inflammatory pathways and health impacts. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39335507/

This is a study protocol I worked on with colleagues in Brazil, published in Photonics. This randomized controlled trial investigates photobiomodulation therapy for adolescents with depression, targeting oxidative stress and mitochondrial function. mdpi.com/2304-6732/11/9…

Excited to share a study I co-led with Dr. Weerasekera, published in Lasers in Medical Science. We found no significant brain temperature elevations during transcranial photobiomodulation, supporting its favorable safety profile. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39370461/

At AIDS 2024 in Munich, Germany, in July, I presented our poster on the prevalence and associated factors of depressive symptoms among travestis and transgender women in Rio de Janeiro. iasociety.org/sites/default/…

At AIDS 2024 in Munich, Germany, in July, I also presented our oral abstract on the mental health outcomes of travestis and transgender women in Brazil: a narrative review and call to action for public health policies. iasociety.org/sites/default/…

At HIVR4P 2024 in Lima, Peru, in October, I presented our e-poster on a systematic review and meta-analysis on cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence among people living with HIV. iasociety.org/sites/default/…

At HIVR4P 2024 in Lima, Peru, in October, I also presented our poster on a cross-sectional study on discrimination, violence, and suicidality among travestis and transgender women in Rio de Janeiro. iasociety.org/sites/default/…

The current U.S. political landscape poses escalating challenges for transgender health, write the authors of a new Perspective. Clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and advocates can act to counteract regressive policies. Read the Perspective by David Coelho, MD, MPH,

"The current U.S. political landscape poses escalating challenges for transgender health. Clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and advocates can act to counteract regressive policies." nejm.org/doi/full/10.10…

Perspective by David Coelho, MD, MPH, Alexander Chen, JD, and Alex S. Keuroghlian, MD, MPH: Advancing Transgender Health amid Rising Policy Threats nej.md/42T8SP4 #HealthPolicy #DEI

Last week, I had the opportunity to present our article published in The New England Journal of Medicine during the Integrated Care Rounds at MGH. We discussed the impact of recent policies on transgender health and the role of science and advocacy in protecting LGBTQIA+ rights.

Presenting our work on glutamatergic medications for obsessive-compulsive and related disorders at Harvard Psychiatry Research Day was an incredible experience. Grateful to my fantastic team and for the exceptional mentorship of Dr. Joshua Salvi. ja.ma/4fGftPt

Presenting our work on depression and suicide risk among sexual and gender minorities from the ImPrEP CAB Brasil study at Conference of Opportunistic Infections this week in San Francisco. Also honored to receive the New Investigator Award during the event.

An unforgettable day at the 13th Annual MGB AMC Public and Community Psychiatry Symposium! I presented 5 posters on LGBTQIA+ mental health, HIV, and medical education and was honored to receive the Best Poster Award. Grateful to my incredible mentor, Dr. Alex Keuroghlian!

This week I presented 5 of our research projects at The Fenway Institute and received the Best Poster Award for our NEJM paper: “Advancing Transgender Health amid Rising Policy Threats.” Grateful to my mentor Dr. Alex Keuroghlian and to Dr. Potter and Dr. Mayer for the award!

Today I gave a lecture in the Clinical Research at Harvard, where I was a student back in 2021. Since then, I’ve continued as a TA, and this year, as a Senior TA, I had the chance to teach one of my favorite topics: meta-analysis. Grateful to Clinical Research for the invitation!

Thrilled to share our new paper in Nature Mental Health! CBT improves ART adherence among people living with HIV, especially those with psychiatric comorbidities and in low- and middle-income countries. Grateful to my team and mentor Dr. Alex Keuroghlian. doi.org/10.1038/s44220…