The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has named Lisa Bowleg, a professor of applied social psychology in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at George Washington University, as the winner of the 2023 James S. Jackson Memorial Award.
The award recognizes those who have shown exceptional achievement and leadership in researching mental health disparities. Bowleg’s work focuses on social-structural and behavioral factors that impact the mental and physical health of Black men at diverse intersections of socioeconomic status and sexuality. She has published over 85 articles and many have been cited more than 2,300 times. She serves as an editor for several journals, including the American Journal of Public Health and the Journal of Sex Research.