Generally speaking, Dr. Batey’s expertise lies in the area of HIV prevention and treatment. Specifically, Dr. Batey has framed his work within the HIV Treatment Cascade where he studies individual- and structural-level influences on one’s initial linkage to HIV care after diagnosis, and long-term retention and re-engagement in HIV primary medical care. For example, Dr. Batey’s research experiences include investigation of clinic-based strategies to improve a patient’s adherence to their medical appointments, as well as social work-driven, community-based interventions to locate and re-engage individuals who have fallen out of routine medical care. He often defines his interests as being set at the intersection of the HIV clinic and the broader community. He has recently received a secondary appointment as Scientist through the UAB Center for AIDS Research (CFAR).