Weiming Tang, PhD | Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases

Weiming Tang, PhD

Co-Director, UNC Project-China

Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases

Contact Information

weiming_tang@med.unc.edu

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919-966-2537

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130 Mason Farm Road

CB# 7030

Chapel Hill, NC 27599

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Division of Infectious Diseases

Weiming Tang, PhD

Co-Director, UNC Project-China

Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases

Areas of Interest

HIV, STI, Social Innovation, Epidemiology, Behavior Science

About

Dr. Weiming Tang is known for his extensive work in global health research, particularly focusing on infectious diseases and their impacts on underserved populations. His research often emphasizes the importance of understanding the socioeconomic factors that contribute to health disparities in low and middle-income countries. Dr. Tang utilizes a multidisciplinary approach, combining epidemiology, health services research, and community engagement to develop interventions aimed at improving health outcomes and access to care. In his recent initiatives, Dr. Tang has been involved in projects that tackle challenges such as antimicrobial resistance, vaccination strategies, and health system strengthening. By collaborating with local healthcare providers and policymakers, his work seeks to promote sustainable health innovations that can be integrated into existing healthcare frameworks, ultimately aiming to improve overall population health in resource-limited settings. His efforts reflect a commitment to fostering global partnerships and translating research findings into actionable public health strategies.

In the news

China Scholars Highlight Advances in Digital Innovation and Sexual Health Research

At the Fourth Annual Global Health Scholars Symposium, three student researchers working in China showcased a forward‑looking portfolio of studies focused on digital health, HIV prevention, and community‑engaged sexual health interventions. Their work showed how technology, behavioral insights, and innovative service models can transform the landscape of HIV and STI prevention for key populations across … Read more
Consensus on Adolescent and Young Adult HIV Research Consent in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Many adolescents and young adults (AYAs) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are excluded from HIV research because of challenges with informed consent for study participation, which makes it difficult to understand and improve the lives of AYAs living with HIV and AIDS in a wide variety of settings. Through their study, Suzanne Day, PhD, MA, … Read more
Identifying Subgroups of Chinese Men Who Have Sex with Men Based on Sexual Behavior and Drug Use Patterns

Sexualized drug use (SDU) refers to using drugs before and during sex to enhance experiences, increasing high-risk behaviors among men who have sex with men (MSM). Weiming Tang, PhD, conducted a study that explored how SDU affects sexual behavior in Chinese MSM. Dr. Tang collected information on demographics, sexual acts, drug use, and condom attitudes … Read more
IGHID Investigators Participate in CROI Conference

Investigators with the Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases (IGHID) participated in the 2025 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) in San Francisco, California, March 9-12. Following are some highlights. In a CROI preview, Joe Eron, MD, was interviewed for the “Going Anti-Viral” IAS-USA podcast, discussing the state of HIV cure research … Read more