His research is focused on clinical, behavioral, and epidemiological aspects across the continuum of HIV care, with particular emphasis on engagement in care and antiretroviral therapy adherence. He served as interventions section chair for the recently published “Guidelines for Improving Entry Into and Retention in Care and Antiretroviral Adherence for Persons with HIV.” Mugavero was the recipient of the 2011 HIV Research Award from the HIV Medicine Association of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, and a 2010 recipient of the UAB Graduate Dean’s Award for Excellence in Mentorship. He is also a medical provider at the UAB 1917 HIV/AIDS Clinic. He holds an MD and an MHSc.