Roman Shrestha MPH, PhD

Roman Shrestha is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Allied Health Sciences at the University of Connecticut. He completed his doctorate at the University of Connecticut and a postdoctoral fellowship at Yale School of Medicine. His research has primarily centered on interventions and implementation science at the interface of HIV and substance use with a particular focus on HIV prevention and treatment issues. Specifically, his work emphasizes the design, delivery, and placement of biomedical and behavioral interventions for optimal use in various settings.

More recently, Shrestha's research has evolved to include the development, adaptation, and testing of mobile technologies (mHealth) apps to improve treatment outcomes in key populations. He has conducted research in a range of settings, including community and healthcare, addiction treatment, and criminal justice settings, both domestically and internationally.