Anthony J SantellaDr. Anthony Santella is an Associate Professor of Public Health at Hofstra University in Long Island, New York. Dr. Santella also serves as Chair of the Long Island Ryan White HIV Planning Council, Governing Councilor of the HIV/AIDS Section of the Aerican Public Health Association (APHA), Chair of theCommittee on Health Equity of APHA, Associate Editor for Frontiers in Public Health, and Academic Editor for PLOS One. He also serves on the Board of Directors of The HIV League, a nonprofit organization which provides scholarships to people living with HIV pursuing a university degree. Dr. Santella is a public health scientist and health services researcher specializing in HIV and STI prevention and sexual health. His research agenda focuses on the integration of primary and secondary prevention in clinical settings. Specifically, his work explores the role of dental professionals (dentists and dental hygienists) in conducting rapid HIV testing in the dental setting, integration of biomedical HIV prevention interventions in primary care settings, and health promotion in vulnerable communities just as the homeless, incarcerated, and gender and sexual minorities. Dr. Santella earned a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Connecticut, a Master of Public Health in Health Policy and Management from Emory University, a Doctor of Public Health in Health Systems Management from Tulane University, and an Advanced Certificate in Health Professions Pedagogy and Leadership from Hofstra University. He is also a Master Certified Health Education Specialist by the National Commission of Health Education Credentialing. Read More Read Less