Rate My Professor Sarah Bernays

Bernays' research specializes in community engagement for infectious diseases, with a focus on adolescents and young people living with HIV and tuberculosis. She has led social science components in community-based peer-delivered interventions for mental health and HIV engagement across sub-Saharan Africa for over a decade. Current projects under her leadership as principal investigator include the Templeton project (2021-2026), Kids with Kids (2025-2027), and RESTORE (2026-2029), totaling significant funding for implementation science. Her scholarly output exceeds 180 publications, with over 4,000 citations. Key works include 'Children growing up with HIV infection: the responsibility of success' (The Lancet, 2014), 'Implementation and evaluation of the Y-Check comprehensive adolescent package in Zimbabwe' (Nature Medicine, 2026), and contributions to The Lancet Global Health on viral suppression and TB care. Her research informs global strategies for TB prevention, treatment, and community involvement, enhancing equity in health services for vulnerable populations. She contributes to editorial roles and public health committees advancing implementation research.