Cassandra M. Pierre, MD, MPH, MSc

Assistant Professor, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Biography

Residency training: Boston Medical Center
Fellowship training: Boston Medical Center

Dr. Cassandra Pierre is an Assistant Professor at the Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, the Medical Director of Public Health Programs and the Associate Hospital Epidemiologist at Boston Medical Center and the Chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Council. Supported by state and local public health agencies, the Public Health Programs provide resources for HIV, HCV and STI prevention, linkage to care and management throughout the hospital. Her research is focused on infection prevention in vulnerable population (including the implementation of low-cost infection control interventions to reduce bacteremia among neonates in low-income settings) Her clinical interests include HIV management in special subpopulations (immigrants of color, pregnant women, transactional sex workers and people with substance use).

Publications

  • Published 1/22/2026

    Cramer AL, Bartkus M, Nelson AL, Rudel R, Steiner J, Green P, Barnard A, Henry S, Betances M, Pierre CM, Drainoni ML, Barlam TF. Implementation strategies for sustainability of mupirocin decolonization across adult ICUs in an urban safety net hospital. Am J Infect Control. 2026 Jan 22. PMID: 41580089.

    Read at: PubMed

  • Published 7/2/2024

    Benson J, Pierre C, Joseph NT. Updates in the Management of HIV During Pregnancy. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2024 Sep 01; 67(3):644-651. PMID: 38946602.

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  • Published 4/24/2024

    Fletcher L, Burrowes S, Sabin LL, McCann N, Khan GK, Ruiz-Mercado G, Johnson S, Kimmel SD, Pierre C, Drainoni ML. Long-Acting Injectable ART in Practice: A Mixed Methods Implementation Study Assessing the Feasibility of Using LAI ART in High Risk Populations and At Alternative Low Barrier Care Sites. AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2024 May; 38(5):221-229. PMID: 38656905.

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  • Published 2/1/2024

    Stewart J, Ruiz-Mercado G, Sperring H, Pierre CM, Assoumou SA, Taylor JL. Addressing Unmet PrEP Needs in Women: Impact of a Laboratory-Driven Protocol at an Urban, Essential Hospital. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2024 Mar; 11(3):ofae056. PMID: 38464490.

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  • Published 1/17/2024

    Assoumou SA, Bonilla HV, Vautour L, White C, Read Newcomb A, Kibbe D, Goldie J, Merrill A, Monahan M, Linas BP, Drainoni ML, Pierre CM, Graham R. A Communications Campaign to Build Confidence in Covid-19 Vaccines: The Boston Medical Center Experience. NEJM Catal Innov Care Deliv. 2024 Feb; 5(2). PMID: 38813133.

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Other Positions

  • Medical Director of Public Health Programs , Medicine
    Boston Medical Center
  • Associate Hospital Epidemiologist, Medicine
    Boston Medical Center
  • Chair, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council
    Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Websites

Education

  • State University of New York at Buffalo, MD
  • Loma Linda University, MPH
  • Cornell University, BA

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