Christopher Ferraris (he/him) is a Research Scientist at the HIV Center for Clinical and Behavioral Studies at the New York State Psychiatric Institute and Columbia University. His research focuses on improving HIV prevention and treatment outcomes, with particular attention to substance use, LGBTQ+ health, health inequities, and the implementation of evidence-based interventions. He has more than a decade of experience conducting and managing clinical and behavioral research in academic and healthcare settings in the United States and sub-Saharan Africa.
Chris has also provided training and capacity-building to organizations across the United States on HIV prevention and care, continuous quality improvement, and the role of social workers in strengthening service delivery. In addition to his research, he teaches graduate-level courses in social work research, human behavior, healthcare, and program evaluation.
Chris holds a BA in Sociology from Christopher Newport University, an MSW from Tulane University, and a Doctor of Social Work (DSW) from the University of Pennsylvania. Outside of work, he is an avid runner, enthusiastic traveler, and unofficial New York City dessert expert.