Pamela A. Matson

Dr. Pamela A. Matson has a profound understanding of adolescent health, with a particular focus on the complexities of substance use and sexually transmitted infections among young populations. As an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and the Research Director of the Adolescent Medicine Fellowship Program at Johns Hopkins Medicine, she is deeply committed to advancing the field of adolescent medicine through both her teaching and research endeavors. Dr. Matson's academic journey is distinguished by her Ph.D. from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, where she honed her research skills and developed a keen interest in public health issues affecting adolescents. Her educational background also includes a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Rochester and a Master of Public Health from Yale University, both of which have contributed to her comprehensive understanding of public health and medicine. In her role at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Matson is actively involved in mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals, guiding them through the intricacies of adolescent medicine. Her research is pivotal in addressing critical issues such as substance use and sexually transmitted infections, aiming to improve health outcomes for adolescents through evidence-based interventions and policy recommendations. Dr. Matson's work is characterized by a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, often working alongside experts from various fields to tackle the multifaceted challenges faced by adolescents today. Her contributions to the field are not only academic but also practical, as she seeks to translate her research findings into actionable strategies that can be implemented in clinical settings and beyond.