Awardee

Brenice Duroseau, MSN, FNP-C, RNC-OB, AAHIVS is a PhD candidate at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, with a research focus on sexual and reproductive health (SRH) disparities, HIV prevention, and addressing the structural, social, and political determinants of health that affect marginalized populations, particularly Black women. With over a decade of healthcare experience, Brenice is a recognized nurse practitioner specializing in infectious diseases, HIV/AIDS, STIs, and addiction medicine. Her dissertation research explores critical service gaps in SRH, focusing on the intersection of HIV risk and prevention, and reproductive health access for Black women. By examining the social, political, and structural factors contributing to these disparities, her work seeks to inform culturally responsive interventions that enhance access to HIV prevention services, integrate services for a holistic approach, and promote reproductive justice and equity. Brenice’s dissertation work has been supported by the NIH/NIMH R36 Dissertation Research Grant, the ISSWSH Scholars in Women’s Sexual Health Research Grant, the Surgeon General C. Everett Koop HIV/AIDS Research Grant, and the Faculty Development Micro Grant Award from the Johns Hopkins University Center for AIDS Research. She is committed to combining her clinical expertise with research to address the multifaceted barriers that Black women face in navigating HIV prevention and SRH care, aiming to drive systemic change through her work.