Faculty

Lisa E. Manhart

Professor, Epidemiology
Adjunct Professor, Global Health


Education

PhD Epidemiology, University of Washington, 2002
MPH International Health & Development, Tulane University, 1994
BA French, Indiana University, 1982

Contact


Office 1313
Center for AIDS and STD
Harborview Medical Center, Box 359931
325 9th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
University of Washington
Office F-358C
Box 357236
Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health
WA

Research Areas

Research Interests

Dr. Manhart’s research interests are in sexually transmitted infections (STI) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Her primary research involves defining the clinical epidemiology of emerging STI pathogens, with a focus on Mycoplasma genitalium. She led the MEGA trial evaluating the efficacy of standard therapies against M. genitalium, and is currently leading two cohort studies of men with urethritis to explore the role of the male urethral microbiome in genital tract disease. Current projects also include studies of the psychosocial implications of STI and HIV-infection, including stigma and mental health, and studies to define the social context of STI risk.

Recent Publications (PubMed)

Estimation of Antimicrobial-Resistant Mycoplasma genitalium Infections in People Aged 14-59 Years: Results From the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, United States, 2017-2018.
(2026 Oct)
Open Forum Infect Dis 13(10): ofag641
Manhart LE, Waters MB, Khosropour CM, Kreisel KM, Parker A, Pollock ED, Hybiske K, Jensen JS
Treatment variability among people assigned male at birth with repeat positive Mycoplasma genitalium tests: a case series.
(2026 Oct 13)
Sex Transm Dis
Cannon CA, Menza TW, Thibault CS, Wood GE, Manhart LE
Aging with HIV: The Interplay of Neighborhood-Level Social Vulnerability, Social Support, and Physical Activity.
(2026 Aug 31)
AIDS Behav
Cunningham MM, Iriarte E, Horvat Davey C, Manhart LE, Crane HM, Burkholder GA, Gripshover BM, Fleming JG, Saag MS, Buford TW, Long DM, Cleveland JD, Willig AL, Webel AR, Oliveira VHF
Impact of Changes in Chlamydia Treatment Guidelines on Recurrent/Persistent Rectal Chlamydia trachomatis Infections.
(2026 Aug)
Open Forum Infect Dis 13(8): ofag484
Waters MB, Wagner AD, Menza TW, Berzkalns A, Manhart LE, Khosropour CM
Sequential Sex Practices and the Likelihood of Bacterial Sexually Transmitted Infections and Urethritis in Men Who Have Sex With Women.
(2026 Oct 1)
Sex Transm Dis 53(10): 679-684
Waters MB, Chambers LC, Manhart LE, Romano SS, Wagner AD, Menza TW, Khosropour CM
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