Publications
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Peer-reviewed journal articles
Kay ES, Bassler JR, Bamford L, Browne L, Burkholder G, Christopoulos K, Crane H, Gripshover B, Mayer KH, Moore RD, Willig A, Mugavero M, Giordano T. Retention in HIV Care Still Matters: A Longitudinal Multisite Analysis. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 100(2):p 123-130, October 1, 2025.
Matthews LT, Bruxvoort KJ, Jaggernath M, Kriel Y, Smith PM, Haberer JE, Bassler JR, Bennett K, Psaros C, Bangsberg DR, Hurwitz KW, Smit JA. Use of tenofovir-based PrEP among pregnant women in South Africa. AIDS. 2024 Dec 17. 39(5):p 508-518, April 01, 2025.
Shikany JM, Bassler JR, Reis J, Schreiner P, Lewis B, Redden DT, Wilkins JT, Lewis CE. Predictors of plasma high-density lipoprotein cholesterol concentrations in the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) Study. Journal of Lipid Research. 2025 Jan;66(1):100717. Epub 2024 Dec 2.
Bassler JR, Ostrenga L, Kay ES, Long DM, Mugavero MJ, Nassel A, Parman M, Rana A, Levitan EB, Batey DS. Redlining and Time to Viral Suppression Among Persons With HIV. JAMA Intern Med. 2024 Nov 1;184(11):1329-1337.
Figgat MC, Jaiswal J, Bassler JR, Gagnon K, Mulrain M, Reed-Pickens H, O’Beirne R, Eaton E. Reducing substance use stigma among clinical and non-clinical staff who provide care for people living with HIV in the Deep South: A Pilot Training Intervention. Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care. 2024 Nov-Dec 01;35(6):556-562. Epub 2024 Sep 11.
Brady K, Lee A, Bassler JR, Pierce JY, Daniel CL. Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Beliefs and Intentions Post-COVID-19 Vaccine Release among Mothers in Alabama Vaccine. Vaccine. 2024 Oct 3;42(23):126046. Epub 2024 Jun 8.
Matthews LT, Jaggernath M, Kriel Y, Smith PM, Haberer JE, Baeten JM, Hendrix CW, Ware NC, Moodley P, Pillay M, Bennet K, Bassler JR, Psaros C, Hurwitz KE, Bangsberg DR, Smit JA. Oral PrEP uptake, adherence, and persistence during periconception periods among women in South Africa: an intervention study. AIDS. 2024 Jul 15;38(9):1342-1354. Epub 2024 May 27.
Matthews LT, Owembabazi M, Tukwasibwe D, Najjuma A, Muyindike W, Tumwine J, Hornstein B, Bassler JR, Long DM, Gill E, Young C, Chitneni P, Psaros C, Kanyesigye M, Kalyebara P, Kaida A, Bwana M. Implementation of a Safer Conception Program for HIV-Affected Men and Women in rural Uganda. Global Public Health. 2024 Jan;19(1):2342023. Epub 2024 May 8.
Gagnon KW, Bradford W, Bassler JR, Nassel A, Kay ES, Jeziorski M, Prados M, McCleskey B, Kobie J, Eaton E. Community-based Services for Hospitalized Patients with Serious Injection-Related Infections in Alabama: A Brief Report. Open Forum Infectious Diseases. 2024 Apr 24;11(5):ofae231.
Bradford W, Akselrod H, Bassler JR, Gagnon KW, Burkholder G, Carpenter JE, Steck A, Catalanotti J, Kou I, McGonigle K, Mai W, Notis M, Brokus C, Kattahuzhy S, Rosenthal E, Eaton E. Hospitalization is a missed opportunity for HIV screening, pre-exposure prophylaxis, and treatment. Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2024 Mar 26;19(1):22.
Aljohani H, Russell D, Kim Y, Bassler JR, Lowman J. The Neuromechanics of Inspiratory Muscles in Mechanical Ventilation Liberation Success and Failure. Cureus. 2024 Jan 3;16(1):e51570.
Daniel CL, Fillingim S, James J, Bassler JR, Lee A. Long COVID prevalence and associated characteristics among a South Alabama population. Public Health. 2023 Aug;221:135-141. Epub 2023 Jul 12.
Meredith RF, Bassler JR, McDonald AM, Stahl JM, Redden DT, Bonner JA. Biological Effective Radiation Dose for Multiple Myeloma Palliation. Adv Radiat Oncol. 2023 Mar 13;8(4):101214.
Bassler JR, Cagle I, Crear D, Kay ES, Long DM, Mugavero MJ, Nassel AF, Ostrenga L, Parman M, Preg S, Wang X, Batey DS, Rana A, Levitan EB. Development and implementation of a distributed data network between an academic institution and state health departments to investigate variation in time to HIV viral suppression in the Deep South. BMC Public Health. 2023 May 24;23(1):937.
Matthews LT, Long DM, Bassler JR, Nassel A, Levitan EB, Heath SL, Rastegar J, Pratt MC, Kempf MC. Geospatial Analysis of Time to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Diagnosis and Adult HIV Testing Coverage Highlights Areas for Intervention in the US Southeast. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2023 Mar;10(3):ofad107. eCollection 2023 Mar.
Levy S, Bassler JR, Gagnon K, Prados M, Jeziorski M, McCleskey B, Crockett K, Li L, Bradford D, Cropsey K, Eaton E. Methamphetamines and Serious Injection-Related Infections: Opioid Use Care Continuum and Opportunities to End Alabama’s Drug Crisis. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2023 Jan;10(1):ofac708. eCollection 2023 Jan.
Bassler JR, Redden DT, Hall AG, Ford ET, Chrapah S, Erwin PC. COVID-19 Vaccine Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices in Alabama: The Case for Primary Health Care Providers. J Public Health Manag Pract. 2022 Nov-Dec 01;28(6):631-638. Epub 2022 Aug 27.
Curtis JR, Cofield SS, Bridges SL Jr, Bassler JR, Deodhar A, Ford TL, Huffstutter J, Jankeel A, Kivitz A, Kamal S, Lindsey S, Messaoudi I, Mendoza N, Michaud K, Mikuls TR, Ridley D, Shergy W, Siegel SAR, Winthrop KL. The Safety and Immunologic Effectiveness of the Live Varicella-Zoster Vaccine in Patients Receiving Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitor Therapy : A Randomized Controlled Trial. Ann Intern Med. 2021 Nov;174(11):1510-1518. Epub 2021 Sep 28.
Harper SA, Bassler JR, Peramsetty S, Yang Y, Roberts LM, Drummer D, Mankowski RT, Leeuwenburgh C, Ricart K, Patel RP, Bamman MM, Anton SD, Jaeger BC, Buford TW. Resveratrol and exercise combined to treat functional limitations in late life: A pilot randomized controlled trial. Exp Gerontol. 2021 Jan;143:111111. Epub 2020 Oct 15.
Morgan SL, Krueger D, Bassler JR, Burroughs L, Borchardt G, Yester M, Binkley N, Redden D. “Effect of very dense artifacts on Hologic and general electric bone densitometry results”. Arch Osteoporos. 2020 May 21;15(1):77.
O’Hara Tompkins N, Northrup K, Grant J, Weikle MF, Long D, Bassler JR, Workman C, Ramsey Z, Jarrett T, Sirk H, Cottrell L. Translating School Physical Education and Activity Policies into Practice: A Case Study. Transl J Am Coll Sports Med. 2020;5(12).
Bryan N, Davidov DM, Dick T, Bassler JR, Fisher M. Intimate Partner Violence Experiences Among Men Living with HIV in Rural Appalachia. AIDS Behav. 2019 Nov;23(11):3002-3014.
Zimmerman KA, Song CJ, Li Z, Lever JM, Crossman DK, Rains A, Aloria EJ, Gonzalez NM, Bassler JR, Zhou J, Crowley MR, Revell DZ, Yan Z, Shan D, Benveniste EN, George JF, Mrug M, Yoder BK. Tissue-Resident Macrophages Promote Renal Cystic Disease. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2019 Oct;30(10):1841-1856. Epub 2019 Jul 23.
Burrell CN, Sharon MJ, Bassler JR, Davidov DM. Gender Differences in Sexual Health Knowledge Among Emerging Adults in Acute-Care Settings. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2019 May 1;119(5):289-298.
Bassler JR, Ducatman A, Elliott M, Wen S, Wahlang B, Barnett J, Cave MC. Environmental perfluoroalkyl acid exposures are associated with liver disease characterized by apoptosis and altered serum adipocytokines. Environ Pollut. 2019 Apr;247:1055-1063. Epub 2019 Jan 18.
Branch L, Eller W, Bias T, McCawley M, Myers D, Gerber B, Bassler JR. Trends in Malware Attacks Against United States Healthcare Organizations, 2016-2017. Global Biosecurity. 2019 February; 1.
Minardi J, Ressetar H, Foreman T, Craig K, Sharon M, Bassler JR, Davis S, Machi A, Cottrell S, Denne N, Ferrari N, Landreth K, Palmer B, Schaefer G, Tallaksen R, Wilks D, Williams D. Longitudinal Ultrasound Curriculum Incorporation at West Virginia University School of Medicine: A Description and Graduating Students’ Perceptions. J Ultrasound Med. 2019 Jan;38(1):63-72. Epub 2018 May 6.
Kurimski L, Speaker P, Bassler JR. Project FORESIGHT and Return on Investment: Forensic Science Laboratories and Public Health Laboratories. Forensic Science Policy & Management: An International Journal. 2017 March; 8(1-2):1-12.
Published conference abstracts
Bagwell KA, Bassler JR, Kay E, Goebel MC, Bamford L, Browne L, Christopoulos K, Gripshover B, Mayer KH, Moore R, Mugavero MJ, Giordano TP. P-363. Adherence to Guideline Recommended HIV Care in Patients with an Elevated HIV Viral Load is Associated with Improved Rates of Virologic Suppression at One Year. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2026 Jan 11;13(Suppl 1):ofaf695.581.
Bassler JR, Redden DT, Harris S, Erwin PC, Daniel CL. P-569. Epidemic Preparedness and Vaccine Equity: Access for All. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2026 Jan 11;13(Suppl 1):ofaf695.784.
Bassler JR, Hussaini SMQ. Neighborhood-level financial exclusion and cancer screening disparities in the US: 2018–2022. 2025 ASCO Quality Care Symposium, October 2025.
Lee Y, Tate M, Smith D, Morgan J, Bassler JR, Levitan EB, Nassel A, Parman M, Wang X, Wilson T, Rana A, Batey DS. Perceived multi-level barriers impact on HIV outcomes among persons with HIV in the Deep South: Results from focus groups with stakeholders and providers. APHA 2025 Annual Meeting and Expo, November 2025.
Lee Y, Bassler JR, Kay ES, Levitan EB, Nassel A, Ostrenga L, Parman M, Smith D, Tate M, Wang X, Wilson T, Rana A, Batey DS. Challenges to achieving timely viral suppression among persons with HIV in the deep south: Results from individual in-depth interviews. APHA 2024 Annual Meeting and Expo, October 2024. apha.confex.com/apha/2024/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/555878.
Gagnon K, Bassler JR, Nassel A, Kay ES, Eaton E. Proximity to Low Barrier Resources for Alabamians Hospitalized With Injection Drug Use. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, vol. 260, 2024.
Bradford W, Gagnon K, Bassler JR, Eaton E. Patients with Serious Injection Related Infections (SIRI) have Limited Access to Community-based Infection Prevention and Treatment in Alabama. Open Forum Infectious Diseases, Volume 10, Issue Supplement_2, December 2023, ofad500.1656.
Prados MD, Eaton E, Levy S, Bassler JR, Gagnon K, Jeziorski MM, Bradford D, Leisch LJ, Li L. Methamphetamines and Serious Injection Related Infections: Epidemiology and Outcomes of Alabama’s Drug Crisis. Open Forum Infectious Diseases, Volume 9, Issue Supplement_2, December 2022, ofac492.1239.
Bassler JR, Akselrod A, Burkholder GA, Rosenthal ES, Brokus CJ, Catalanotti JS, Kou I, McGonigle K, Mai W, Notis M, Burgan KW, Carpenter J, Steck A, Eaton E. HIV, Opioid Use Disorder, and Injection related Infections: Clinical Outcomes in 4 Academic Hospitals. Open Forum Infectious Diseases, Volume 8, Issue Supplement_1, November 2021, Page S525.
Bassler JR, Levitan EB, Ostrenga L, Crear DC, Johnson KL, Cooper G, Kay ES, Parman M, Nassel A, Mugavero MJ, Batey DS, Rana A. Partnering with State Health Departments: A Road Map for Collaboration Using Public Health Enhanced HIV/AIDS Reporting System (eHARS). Open Forum Infectious Diseases, Volume 7, Issue Supplement_1, October 2020, Pages S512–S513.
Cave MC, Bassler JR, Elliot M, Wen S, Wahlang B, Barnett J, Ducatman A. Environmental Perfluoroalkyl Substance Exposures Are Associated with the Unusual Combination of Apoptotic Liver Disease and Decreased Serumpro-Inflammatory Cytokines: Implications for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Hepatology. Vol. 68. 111 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN 07030-5774, NJ USA: WILEY, 2018.
Tompkins N, Cottrell L, Grant J, Northrup K, Ramsey Z, Long DM, Bassler JR. Physical education and physical activity policy implementation in West Virginia elementary schools. APHA 2017 Annual Meeting and Expo, November 2017.
Lasure B, Vucelik A, Hegsted D, Sharon M, Tillotson R, Monseau A, Balcik B, Bassler JR. 373 Concussions in the Emergency Department: A Retrospective Analysis of Clinical Decision Guidelines Utilization. Annals of Emergency Medicine, Volume 70, Issue 4, Supplement, 2017, Pages S146-S147, ISSN 0196-0644.
Manuscripts in preparation / under review
Bassler JR, Gilbreath J, Redden DT, Batey DS, Long DM, Levitan EB, Smith MJ, Cofield SS, Szychowski J, Rana A. Statistical Methods for Analyzing Time to HIV Viral Suppression: Protocol for a Scoping Review. (In preparation, 2026)
Bassler JR, Gilbreath J, Redden DT, Batey DS, Long DM, Levitan EB, Smith MJ, Cofield SS, Szychowski J, Rana A. Statistical Methods for Analyzing Time to HIV Viral Suppression: A Scoping Review. (In preparation, 2026)
Bassler JR, Levitan EB, Rana A, Batey DS, Redden DT, Smith MJ, Cofield SS, Szychowski J, Long DM. Modern Tools for a Persistent Problem: Underutilized Methods in Time to HIV Viral Suppression Research. (In preparation, 2026)
Bassler JR, Szychowski J, Levitan EB, Batey DS, Rana A, Long DM. Models for Clustered Time to HIV Viral Suppression Data: A Simulation Study Comparing Frequentist and Bayesian Approaches. (In preparation, 2026)
Bassler JR, Irby L, Szychowski J, Levitan EB, Batey DS, Rana A, Long DM. A Methodological Comparison of Frequentist and Bayesian Spatial Survival Models for Assessing Time to HIV Viral Suppression in Alabama, 2021–2025. (In preparation, 2026)
Bassler JR, Redden DT, Haque A, Yates SR, Jones PA, Hussaini SMQ. Neighborhood-Level Financial Exclusion and Cancer Screening Disparities in the U.S., 2017–2022. (In preparation, 2026)
Bassler JR, Hussaini SMQ, Long DM. What is Rural? Leveraging GIS to Define Rurality in Public Health Research. (In preparation, 2026)
Bassler JR, Hussaini SMQ. Where legal help is missing: Mapping legal deserts to target oncology legal navigation and medical-legal partnerships. (In preparation, 2026)
Bassler JR, Daniel C, Long DM, Redden DT, Harris S, Erwin PC. Epidemic Preparedness and Vaccine Equity: Access for All. (In preparation, 2026)
Corcoran J, Bassler JR, Matthews LT, Hill SV, Kirkpatrick B, Waldon K, Long DM, Kempf M. Exploring Factors Associated with HIV Testing Among Students Attending an HBCU in Alabama. (In preparation, 2026)
Corcoran J, Bassler JR, Matthews LT, Hill SV, Ott C, McDonald V, Schwartz S, Kay ES, Kirkpatrick B, Waldon K, Odii I, Kempf M. “They Treat you Like Family” A Mixed Methods Study exploring the Implementation of STEP STI/HIV Testing linkage to Prep (STEP) at an HBCU in the Southern United States. (In preparation, 2026)
Gagnon KW, Bassler JR, Schmitt M, Figgatt M, Jaiswal J, Jeziorski M, McKinley E, Eaton E. Is Harm Reduction Where Its Needed Most?: A Geospatial Analysis of Harm Reduction, Social Vulnerability, and the Black Belt in Alabama. (In preparation, 2026)
Rana A, Bassler JR, Kay ES, Mugavero MJ, Nassel AF, Ostrenga L, Parman M, Wang X, Levitan EB, Batey DS. Geographic Variability in Time from HIV Diagnosis to Viral Suppression in the Deep South, 2012-2020. (In preparation, 2026)
Rana A, Smith D, Parman M, Carodine AG, Schall R, Bassler JR, Yates DB, Phillips M, Levitan EB, Batey DS. Drive to Zero: Developing a digital cohort to understand the drivers of non-sustained viral suppression in the Southern United States. (In preparation, 2026)
Bassler JR, Redden DT, Haque A, Yates SR, Jones PA, Hussaini SMQ. Neighborhood-Level Financial Exclusion and Cancer Screening Disparities in the U.S., 2017–2022. (Under review, 2026)
Lee A, Brady KB, Bassler JR, Daniel CL. Mitigation through prevention and detection of fraudulent responses in social media survey. (Under review, 2026)
Levy S, Bassler JR, Azad M, Ruggiero O, Ashare R. The role of social support in cigarette smoking reduction among individuals with and without HIV. (Under Review, Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 2026)
Bagwell KA, Bassler JR, Kay ES, Giordano T. Adherence to guideline recommended HIV care in patients with an elevated HIV viral load is associated with improved rates of virologic suppression at one year.
Yates DB, Bhalla S, Bassler JR, Wroe WW, Khazaal JR, Goutnik MA, Batey DS, Bowers CA, Levy EI, Johnson K, Blackburn SL. Geographic Access to Comprehensive Stroke Centers and Hemorrhagic Stroke Mortality Across the U.S. Stroke Belt: A Multistate Geospatial Analysis.