About
Alexander Testa, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management, Policy, and Community Health. His research specializes in two primary areas: first, examining the impact of criminal justice system involvement, including arrest, conviction, and incarceration, on the health of individuals, families, and communities; second, understanding the effects of both direct and indirect exposure to crime and violence on health. Dr. Testa has authored over 260 peer-reviewed articles, and his research appears in leading scientific journals, including the American Journal of Public Health, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, American Psychologist, Criminology, JAMA Pediatrics, JAMA Network Open, and Pediatrics, among others. Dr. Testa's research has garnered support from various local, state, and federal agencies. Presently, he is the principal investigator of a study funded by the National Institutes of Health developing a hospital-based violence intervention program for victims of firearm violence in Houston, Texas. Dr. Testa holds a Master of Public Policy (MPP) from American University and a PhD in Criminology & Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland, College Park.
Center Affiliation
Center for Health Systems Research, Policy, and Practice
Research Interests
- Adolescent Health
- Behavioral/Mental Health
- Injury and Violence
- Maternal and Child Health
- Social Determinants of Health
- Substance Use