Brian Mustanski is an American psychologist noted for his research on the health of LGBT youth, HIV and substance use in young gay and bisexual men, and the use of new media and technology for sexual health promotion and HIV prevention.
[3][4] Mustanski completed his Doctor of Philosophy in clinical psychology at Indiana University Bloomington in 2004.
[3][4] He is Director of the Institute for Sexual and Gender Minority Health and Wellbeing, Co-Director of the NIH funded Third Coast Center for AIDS Research (CFAR), and Co-Director of the Center for Prevention Implementation Methodology.
Recognition for his work include being named a William T Grant Foundation Scholar, the Society for Prevention Research Award for Advances in Culture and Diversity in Prevention Science, and the Award for Distinguished Scientific Contribution from the Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues of the American Psychological Association.
In 2017, NBC News selected him as one of 30 changemakers and innovators making a positive difference in the LGBTQ community.