Mari-Lynn Drainoni, PhD, MEd
Research Professor
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
Medicine
Infectious Diseases

PhD, Northeastern University
MEd, University of Massachusetts Boston
BA, Tufts University



Mari-Lynn Drainoni, M.Ed., Ph.D., is Research Professor in the Section of Infectious Diseases in the School of Medicine in the Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine and in the Department of Health Law, Policy & Management at the Boston University School of Public Health. She is also Director of the Evans Center for Implementation and Improvement Sciences at Boston University. Dr. Drainoni's areas of expertise include the conduct of implementation research, qualitative research methods and mixed method studies with a focus on integrating research into practice in safety net settings. Her specific studies have focused on the content areas of infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C, as well as substance use, antibiotic prescribing and antibiotic stewardship, and integrating screening for social determinants of health into clinical practice. Dr. Drainoni has conducted numerous implementation studies to integrate research into practice, studies evaluating demonstration programs for at-risk populations, and mixed methods studies that include both surveys involving primary data collection and qualitative data collection and analysis. Dr. Drainoni serves as the Director of CIIS. She is also a Research Professor in the Section of Infectious Diseases in the School of Medicine in the Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine and in the Department of Health Law, Policy & Management at the Boston University School of Public Health. Dr. Drainoni’s areas of expertise include the conduct of implementation research, qualitative research methods and mixed method studies with a focus on integrating research into practice. Her specific studies have focused on the content areas of infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C, as well as substance use, antibiotic prescribing and antibiotic stewardship, and integrating screening for social determinants of health into clinical practice. Dr. Drainoni has conducted numerous implementation studies to integrate research into practice, studies evaluating demonstration programs for at-risk populations, and mixed methods studies that include both surveys involving primary data collection and qualitative data collection and analysis. Dr. Drainoni also is the Implementation Science Lead on the Providence-Boston Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) and Implementation Science Lead on the Lifespan/Brown Criminal Justice Research Program on Substance Use and HIV and an AHRQ/PCORI funded learning health systems center. Dr. Drainoni's passion is for mentoring junior faculty towards independence in implementation research.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility

As a woman, member of a sexual minority population and individual with a long family experience of physical and intellectual disabilities and mental illness, I am deeply committed to full equity, inclusion and access among diverse populations. As a first generation college student now in academia, I have always been intensely aware of the challenges I have faced to professional advancement in a field dominated by those without this barrier to overcome. This experience provided me with a heightened appreciation for those who have additional hills to climb. This has only strengthened my commitment to mentoring and the majority of my mentees have been women and/or individuals from historically underrepresented groups. My experiences have sensitized me to the importance of intentional and active listening and engagement with others from all groups in order to understand and appreciate their lived experience.

Prior to working in academia, I worked in mental health services with individuals living with substance use disorders, serious mental illness, physical disabilities and intellectual disabilities. This work, as well as the health challenges that have ravaged my family of origin, sensitized me to the critical role of circumstances in influencing future opportunities. All of my work since then has been focused in some ways on addressing social determinants of health.

As someone who climbed the ladder with limited formal support, my self-identified mentors – both personal and professional – have been crucial to my success. I embrace being a mentor, particularly for trainees who are first generation, women, or sexual and racial minorities. I have built mentoring into all of my work, including as MPI or co-investigator of two training programs, co-director of the Evans Center for Implementation and Improvement Sciences, or as senior faculty. I believe I am a consistent and thoughtful mentor and will do whatever is needed to ensure that my trainees can succeed in the arena of their choice. I also try to be a strong mentor for my staff, advocating for their support, development and advancement. As a researcher, I have ensured that study participants are approached and treated with respect, openness and understanding. I work to ensure that my work addresses health disparities and moves us towards health equity.

In summary, as someone who has greatly benefitted from opportunities that have been provided to me, I am firmly committed to diversity, equity and inclusive access as a core value of both my professional and personal life.

Research Professor
Boston University School of Public Health
Health Law, Policy & Management


Co-Director
Boston University
Evans Center for Implementation & Improvement Sciences


Member
Boston University
Evans Center for Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research




Integrated Care for Addiction, HIV and HCV Research and Education (ICAHRE)
07/01/2022 - 06/30/2027 (Multi PI of Sub-Project / SP)
PI: Michael Stein, MD
NIH/National Institute on Drug Abuse
5T32DA041898-09

Implementing an Intervention to Address Social Determinants of Health in Pediatric Practices
07/20/2017 - 01/31/2023 (PI of Sub-Project / SP)
Boston Medical Center Corporation NIH NICHD
5R01HD090191-04

Integrated Care for Addiction, HIV and HCV Research and Education (ICAHRE)
07/01/2017 - 06/30/2022 (Multi-PI)
PI: Mari-Lynn Drainoni, PhD, MEd
NIH/National Institute on Drug Abuse
5T32DA041898-05

Improving Outcomes for Low-Income Mothers with Depression: A Comparative Effectiveness Trial of Two Care C
05/01/2017 - 12/31/2021 (PI of Sub-Project / SP)
Boston Medical Center Corporation Patient-Cntr (PCORI)


Evaluating the Effectiveness of Alternative Implementation Strategies for Antibiotic Stewardship: a Mixed Methods Study
05/01/2017 - 04/30/2021 (PI of Sub-Project / SP)
University of Utah HHS AHRQ
5R01HS025175-03

Personnel agreement for research services of Mari-Lynn Drainoni
10/01/2019 - 09/30/2020 (PI)
Department of Veterans Administration, Bedford


PrEPception: expanding Assisted reproduction options for serodiscordant couples
06/04/2015 - 06/03/2020 (Subcontract PI)
Boston Medical Center Corporation Gilead Sciences, Inc


The Lifespan/Brown Criminal Justice Research Program on Substance Use and HIV
01/01/2019 - 12/31/2019 (Subcontract PI)
The Miriam Hospital NIH NIDA
5R25DA037190-05

Improving Provider HPV Vaccine Conversations Through Education and Training
01/01/2016 - 12/31/2019 (Subcontract PI)
Boston Medical Center Corporation Amer Cancer Society


Personnel agreement for research services of Mari-Lynn Drainoni
09/30/2015 - 05/31/2019 (PI)
Department of Veterans Administration, Bedford


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Mitigating the Impact of Stigma and Shame as a Barrier to Viral Suppression Among MSM Living with HIV and Substance Use Disorders
07/01/2024 - 06/30/2028 (Subcontract PI)
PI: Mari-Lynn Drainoni, PhD, MEd
Trustees of Boston University, BUMC NIH NIDA
7R01DA057298-02

Improving Chronic Disease Outcomes Across the Lifespan by Addressing Structural Racism
09/23/2022 - 06/30/2027 (Subcontract PI)
PI: Mari-Lynn Drainoni, PhD, MEd
University of Massachusetts Medical School / UMASS NIH NIMHD


Broad Implementation of Outpatient Stewardship (BIOS) Study
02/01/2020 - 02/20/2026 (Subcontract PI)
PI: Mari-Lynn Drainoni, PhD, MEd
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Patient-Cntr (PCORI)


Pre notification The Lifespan/Brown Criminal Justice Research Program on Substance Use and HIV (Competitive Renewal)
01/01/2025 - 12/31/2025 (Subcontract PI)
PI: Mari-Lynn Drainoni, PhD, MEd
The Miriam Hospital NIH NIDA

Implementing a Social Determinants of Health Screening and Referral Care Model in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
09/01/2022 - 08/31/2025 (Subcontract PI)
PI: Mari-Lynn Drainoni, PhD, MEd
University of Massachusetts Medical School / UMASS NIH NICHD


Addressing alcohol use related health disparities: A hybrid-effectiveness implementation study of a culturally adapted Motivational Interview for Latinx alcohol and drug users
02/01/2022 - 06/30/2025 (Subcontract PI)
PI: Mari-Lynn Drainoni, PhD, MEd
Boston University NIH


The Lifespan/Brown Criminal Justice Research Program on Substance Use and HIV
02/01/2020 - 12/31/2024 (Subcontract PI)
PI: Mari-Lynn Drainoni, PhD, MEd
The Miriam Hospital NIH NIDA
5R25DA037190-10

CAB-RPV LA Implementation Strategies Among High-Risk Populations
03/16/2021 - 06/30/2024 (PI)
ViiV Healthcare


Implementing an Intervention to Address Social Determinants of Health in Pediatric Practices
07/21/2022 - 01/31/2024 (Subcontract PI)
PI: Mari-Lynn Drainoni, PhD, MEd
Umass Memorial Medical Center NIH NICHD
7R01HD090191-06

Qualitative Interviews for VIRUS COVID-19 Registry Sites
03/30/2021 - 01/31/2023 (PI)
Society of Critical Care Medicine


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  1. Erfle BA, Steel TL, Law AC, Kaufman DA, Hills-Dunlap K, Afshar M, Walkey AJ, Austad KE, Drainoni ML, Bosch NA. Pharmacological Interventions for Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome Among Hospitalized Adults: A Multicenter Cohort Study. J Gen Intern Med. 2025 Aug 28.View Related Profiles. PMID: 40877712; DOI: 10.1007/s11606-025-09817-8;
     
  2. Ludy S, Drainoni ML, Schmidt L, Litvak M, Dugas J, Goralnick E, Biddinger PD, Boyle TP. Acceptability and Feasibility of a Prototype Regional Disaster Teleconsultation System for COVID-19 Pandemic Response: Pilot Field Test. JMIR Form Res. 2025 Aug 19; 9:e73078.View Related Profiles. PMID: 40829123; PMCID: PMC12364419; DOI: 10.2196/73078;
     
  3. Knudsen HK, Walker DM, Mack N, Kinnard EN, Huerta TR, Glasgow L, Gilbert L, Garner BR, Dasgupta A, Chandler R, Walsh SL, Tin Y, Tan S, Sprunger J, Martinez LS, Salsberry P, Saucier M, Rudorf M, Rodriguez S, Oser CB, Oga E, Nakayima J, Linas BS, Lefebvre RC, Kosakowski S, Katz RE, Hunt T, Holman A, Holloway J, Goddard-Eckrich D, Fareed N, Christopher M, Aldrich A, Adams JW, Drainoni ML. Corrigendum to "Reducing perceived barriers to scaling up overdose education and naloxone distribution and medications for opioid use disorder in the United States in the HEALing (Helping End Addiction Long-Term®) communities study" [Preventive Medicine Volume 185 (2024) 108034]. Prev Med. 2025 Oct; 199:108383. PMID: 40781038; DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2025.108383;
     
  4. Long KA, Paredes Molina AA, Blakey AO, Oliveira DR, Barahona Paz K, Mateo CM, Cazorla-Garcia I, Abramson MA, Drainoni ML, McKee MD, Rudel RK, Trivedi MK, Garg A. Perspectives on Health-Related Social Needs Screening in Primary Care Among Black and Latine Patients. JAMA Netw Open. 2025 Aug 01; 8(8):e2529538.View Related Profiles. PMID: 40875229; PMCID: PMC12395316; DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.29538;
     
  5. Harris MTH, Hall M, Ellison S, Holloway J, Bridden C, Bagley SM, Bullard M, Chassler D, Chatterjee A, Dasgupta A, Drainoni ML, Gruss DE, Jadovich E, Katz R, Mayotte C, Neufeld JL, Oga E, Glasgow L. Tailored strategies to reduce opioid overdose deaths for pregnant and postpartum women: Examples and lessons learned from the HEALing Communities Study. J Subst Use Addict Treat. 2025 Oct; 177:209766.View Related Profiles. PMID: 40752834; DOI: 10.1016/j.josat.2025.209766;
     
  6. Burrowes SA, Jones KC, Williams CJ, Neri CM, Klings ES, Bellamy SL, Walkey AJ, Drainoni ML, Cohen RT. Supportive noninvasive ventilation for acute chest syndrome prevention in hospitalized children with sickle cell disease: Determinants of implementation. J Hosp Med. 2025 Jul 17.View Related Profiles. PMID: 40677003; PMCID: PMC12469202; DOI: 10.1002/jhm.70137;
     
  7. Berk J, Cook M, Martin M, Lee JD, Koinis-Mitchell D, Brinkley-Rubinstein L, Drainoni ML, Rich J. Injectable buprenorphine during transition out of prison: A pilot partially randomized preference trial protocol. Contemp Clin Trials. 2025 Sep; 156:108004. PMID: 40645369; DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2025.108004;
     
  8. Rudel RK, Kaufmann ND, Burrowes SAB, Harding C, Solomon C, Linas BP, Drainoni ML, Barnett KG. Harnessing storytelling with medical students and community members to build curiosity and trust: A mixed methods evaluation of a pilot intervention. PEC Innov. 2025 Dec; 7:100420.View Related Profiles. PMID: 40697280; PMCID: PMC12281141; DOI: 10.1016/j.pecinn.2025.100420;
     
  9. Rudel RK, Powers E, Austad K, Burrowes SAB, Couloute Z, Smith AEC, Prifti C, Freiman JM, Wigmore R, Walkey A, Hicks JM, Barlam TF, Drainoni ML. Using learner verification and transcreation to develop multicultural patient education materials for acute respiratory tract infections to decrease inappropriate antibiotic prescribing. PEC Innov. 2025 Dec; 7:100415.View Related Profiles. PMID: 40686553; PMCID: PMC12271076; DOI: 10.1016/j.pecinn.2025.100415;
     
  10. Butler JM, Childs E, Barlam T, Drainoni ML, Reardon C, Zhang Y, Damschroder L, Taber P, Madaras-Kelly K, Goetz M, Burrowes S, Stenehjem E, Shen J, Zhang C, Presson A, Samore MH. Assessing hospital antibiotic stewardship program (ASP) implementation: validation of an implementation science-informed survey. Antimicrob Steward Healthc Epidemiol. 2025; 5(1):e133.View Related Profiles. PMID: 40567394; PMCID: PMC12188278; DOI: 10.1017/ash.2025.65;
     
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