Dr. Amanda Miller

Dr. Amanda Miller is a distinguished researcher in the field of global health, currently serving as an Assistant Research Professor at San Diego State University (SDSU). She holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and a Master’s degree in Global Health Sciences from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Dr. Miller’s research primarily focuses on the intersections of HIV, Substance use, Intimate partner violence, and Mental health disorders in sub-Saharan Africa. Her work is characterized by a strong commitment to community-based approaches and the integration of local knowledge into health interventions. She has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and has presented her findings at numerous international conferences, significantly contributing to the field of global health. Dr. Miller’s collaboration with the Africa Medical and Behavioral Sciences Organization (AMBSO) has been a cornerstone of her research career. This partnership began in 2018, where she played a key role in establishing the initial collaboration between AMBSO and UCSD’s School of Medicine. Together, they have focused on projects addressing the intersection of HIV, substance use, and mental health. One notable project is the AMBSO Population Health Surveillance (APHS) cohort study, which tracks health trends and evaluates the effectiveness of various health interventions among over 5,000 individuals in Uganda. Additionally, Dr. Miller has been involved in research exploring the impact of COVID-19 on women’s alcohol use, mental health, and experiences of intimate partner violence in Wakiso, Uganda. This ongoing partnership has allowed Dr. Miller to apply her expertise in epidemiology and global health to real-world settings, significantly contributing to the health and well-being of the populations served by AMBSO.