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162 MILLENNIUM-SECOND EDITION D r. Perry N. Halkitis has dedicated nearly three decades to conducting research on the health of the LGBTQ population with a focus on the health disparities of HIV/AIDS, substance abuse and mental health. As the current dean of the School of Public Health at Rutgers University, Dr. Halkitis is also a professor of biostatistics and epidemiology and urban-global public health. He is founder and director of the Center for Health, Identity, Behavior and Prevention Studies (CHIBPS). Previously, he held numerous positions at New York University and is now professor emeritus. Dr. Halkitis is the author of over 250 peer- reviewed journal articles, numerous editorials and book chapters. He is author of the book “Methamphetamine Addiction: Biological Foundations, Psychological Factors, and Social Consequences.” He also was lead editor of “HIV + Sex: The Psychological and Interpersonal Dynamics of HIV-Seropositive Gay and Bisexual Men’s Relationships” and “Barebacking: Psychosocial and Public Health Approaches.” His last book, “The AIDS Generation: Stories of Survival and Resilience” is a 2014 Lambda Literary Award nominee and recipient of the American Psychological Association’s Distinguished Book Award in LGBT psychology. Dr. Halkitis’ 2019 book “Out in Time: The Public Lives of Gay Men from Stonewall to Queer Generation,” examines the psychological, physical and social health of gay men across three generations. Additionally, he serves as the editor-in-chief of Behavioral Medicine and serves on many other editorial boards. Often cited in the press for his work, Dr. Halkitis has secured funding for his researchprogramfrom various entities, including the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the New York Community Trust, and the American Psychological Foundation. He is a fellow of the American Psychological Association, the Society of Behavioral Medicine, the New York Academy of Medicine, and the European Academy of Translational Medicine. Dr. Halkitis attributes his success to the guidance and support of his parents, who encouraged him to take risks and not fear failure, and his ability to form strong and respectful working relationships with colleagues, students and the communities he serves.” To learn more about his research, visit his website ( www.perrynhalkitis.com) . PERRY N. HALKITIS, PHD DEAN, PROFESSOR Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Piscataway and Newark, NJ