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Matthew Golden, MD

  • Professor, Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
  • University of Washington
  • Director, PHSKC STD Control Program

Director, PHSKC STD Control Program Our group's primary focus is on operational research evaluating new public health interventions to control sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV. This work is conducted as a collaboration between UW and Public Health – Seattle & King County (PHSKC), and provides fellows training opportunities that integrate research and public health practice. (Dr. Golden is the Director of the Public Health - Seattle & King County HIV/STD Control Program.)

Ongoing projects include a community-level randomized trial of expedited partner therapy for gonorrhea and chlamydial infection, a program to increase antiretroviral use to prevent HIV transmission, a cohort study of young men who have sex with men, studies related to HIV testing, and a wide spectrum of surveillance projects. The group's research is interdisciplinary and seeks to capitalize on the diverse expertise available through the university and PHSKC. Opportunities for fellows with an interest in public health include both long-term research projects, and public health practicums completed as part of the requirements for an MPH degree.


Selected Publications


Golden MR, Whittington WL, Handsfield HH, Hughes JP, Stamm WE, Hogben M, Clark A, Malinski C, Helmers JR, Thomas KK, Holmes KK. Effect of expedited treatment of sex partners on recurrent or persistent gonorrhea or chlamydial infection. N Engl J Med 2005; 352:676-85
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Golden MR, Stekler J, Hughes JP, Wood RW. HIV Serosorting in Men Who Have Sex with Men: Is it Safe? J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 2008;49:212-8.
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Stekler JD, Swenson PD, Coombs RW, Dragavon J, Thomas KK, Brennan CA, Devare SG, Wood RW, Golden MR. HIV Testing in a High Incidence Population: Is Antibody Testing Alone Good Enough? Clin Infect Dis. 2009 Aug 1;49(3):444-53.
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Menza TW, Hughes JP, Celum CL, Golden MR. Prediction of HIV acquisition among men who have sex with men. Sex Transm Dis 2009;36:547.
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Cassels S, Menza TW, Goodreau SM, Golden MR. HIV serosorting as a harm reduction strategy: Evidence from Seattle, Washington. AIDS. 2009 Nov 27;23(18):2497-506.
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