John-Stewart, Grace

CSDE Research Affiliate

Grace John-Stewart

Professor, Departments of Global Health, Epidemiology, Medicine, and Pediatrics
University of Washington
Tel: 206-543-4278 Box: 359909

CSDE Research Areas:

Health of People and Populations
Wellbeing of Families and Households

In the News:

Oral PrEP and Male Partner HIV Self-Testing is Examined by Ngumbau, John-Stewart, and Colleagues (12/07/2023)
Maternal HIV Status and Risk of Infant Mycobacterium Tuberculosis is Examined by John-Stewart, Mecha, LaCourse, and Colleagues (11/29/2023)
Research by Jiang, Drake, Kinuthia, and John-Stewart Assesses Differentiated Service Delivery Approaches for Postpartum Women Living with HIV (11/26/2023)
Cherkos, Kinuthia, Enquobahrie, and John-Stewart Compare the Impact of Material Breastfeeding and Education with In Utero HIV/ART Exposure on Infant Growth and Development (11/26/2023)
Hu, LaCourse, John-Stewart, and Colleagues Study Method to Detect TB and HIV (11/17/2023)
New Research by Bulterys, Njuguna, John-Stewart, and Colleagues: Neurodevelopment of Children Who Are HIV-exposed and Uninfected (11/09/2023)
Mogaka, Pintye, Drake, and John-Stewart Author Research on STIs Among HIV-Negative Pregnant Women in Kenya (11/02/2023)
HIV Treatment is the Focus of New Article by John-Stewart and Co-authors (10/12/2023)
Article Published by John-Stewart and Co-authors on Medication for Children Living with HIV (10/05/2023)
Evaluating PrEP and Maternal Child Health in Kenya Subject of Recent Publication by John-Stewart & Co-authors (09/28/2023)
Simoni and Co-Authors Utilized Mixed Methods to Study Fertility Desire and Associations with Condomless Sex, Antiretroviral Adherence, and Transmission Potential in Kenya (02/27/2023)
Rothschild, Guthrie, John-Stewart, Drake and Co-Authors Release Research on Contraceptive Methods in Kenya (12/03/2021)
Congratulations to Award Recipients for Best Posters during CSDE’s Virtual Lightning Talks and Poster Session! (03/21/2020)
Trainee Spotlight: Claire Rothschild Poster Winner at Fall 2019 CSDE Lightning Talks (01/18/2020)
Congratulations to Participants in CSDE's Grant Writing Workshop (09/26/2019)

Dr. Grace John-Stewart is a Professor of Global Health, Medicine, Epidemiology, and Pediatrics at the University of Washington. Her interests include prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT), improving outcomes for children with HIV, and addressing relevant co-infections that affect women and children with HIV (including TB, pneumonia, diarrhea, CMV). Dr. John-Stewart has published over 280 peer-reviewed articles. Her research is based in Kenya and includes molecular epidemiologic studies, clinical trials, implementation science studies, and program evaluations focused on HIV and maternal child health. She received the Elizabeth Glaser Scientist Award for research on mother-to-child transmission of HIV. Dr. John-Stewart has mentored numerous trainees, received a K24 Mentorship Award, and received a UW School of Medicine mentorship award. She is the Director of the UW CFAR International Core and the UW Global Center for Integrated Health of Women, Adolescents and Children (Global WACh).