Dr Lyabode (Oni) Blackstock is an American primary care and HIV physician, researcher, and founder of Health Justice, a racial and health equity consulting practice.
She previously served as Assistant Commissioner for the Bureau of HIV at the New York City Department of Health, where she led the city’s response to the HIV epidemic.
Her work and research focus on health and racial equity, with particular attention to the experiences of women and people of colour in healthcare. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she provided public guidance on sexual health, HIV care, and the intersection of HIV and COVID-19, supporting both patients and healthcare providers.
