Julia Bond
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Julia Craig Bond

Assistant Professor, Epidemiology - Boston University School of Public Health

(617) 350-2992
jcbond@bu.edu
Talbot (T Bldg)
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Biography

Dr. Julia Bond is an epidemiologist whose research centers an often-overlooked aspect of health: sexual pleasure and wellness. Her work focuses on advancing positive aspects of sexual health as holistic, measurable, and valid domains of public health inquiry. She is particularly interested in improving how sexual function, pleasure and behavior are captured in epidemiologic research, with the goal of developing more valid and inclusive measures.

Her recent work has centered on sexual function among female pregnancy planners. Her dissertation work examining the relationship between sexual dysfunction and time to pregnancy was recognized with the 2024 Tyroler Student Prize Paper Award by the Society for Epidemiologic Research. She is continuing this line of work as the PI of an NIH Director's Early Independence Award focused on sexual function from preconception to postpartum.

Education

  • Boston University, PhD Field of Study: Epidemiology
  • University of Washington, MPH Field of Study: Epidemiology/Maternal & Child Health
  • Bowdoin College, BA Field of Study: Neuroscience/Neurology

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Publications

  • Published on 5/18/2026

    Nelson KM, Underhill K, Dunsiger SI, Bond JC, Haiken S, LaBranche C, Austin SB, Ybarra ML. Presence and Knowledge of Minor Consent Laws and STI Testing in US Adolescents. Pediatrics. 2026 May 18. PMID: 42144241.

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  • Published on 5/16/2026

    Schildroth S, Wesselink AK, Kuriyama AS, Pentz EP, Koenig MR, Wegienka G, Maroli AS, Bond JC, Petrick LM, Hatch EE, Wise LA. Sociodemographic and Reproductive Correlates of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance Concentrations in a Preconception Cohort Study. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2026 May 16; 15409996261450001. PMID: 42141958.

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  • Published on 4/27/2026

    Schildroth S, Bond JC, Franklin ET. Toxicants in sexual health products: highlighting a critical research gap. J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2026 Apr 27. PMID: 42045585.

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  • Published on 4/1/2026

    Schildroth S, Upson K, Bond J. An Epidemiologic Review of Endocrine-disrupting Chemicals and Understudied Gynecologic Health Conditions Affecting Quality of Life. Curr Environ Health Rep. 2026 Apr 01; 13(1). PMID: 41920432.

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  • Published on 3/22/2026

    Nelson KM, Bond JC, Dunsiger SI, Haiken S, Alcid C, Ranker LR, Ybarra ML. Gathering Insights About Sexual Health Promotion From Adolescents' Adoption of COVID-19-Protective Behaviors. Health Educ Behav. 2026 Mar 22; 10901981261426309. PMID: 41865297.

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  • Published on 2/6/2026

    Schildroth S, Bond J, Wise LA. Response to Letter to the Editor on "Associations between urinary biomarkers of phthalates and phthalate alternatives and female sexual function in a North American cohort". J Sex Med. 2026 Feb 06; 23(3). PMID: 41652924.

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  • Published on 1/26/2026

    Bond JC, Ybarra ML, Ranker LR, Nelson KM. Consistency of Adolescent Self-Report of Age at First Engagement in Five Sexual Behaviors. J Sex Res. 2026 Jan 26; 1-8. PMID: 41587090.

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  • Published on 10/5/2025

    Schildroth S, Bond J, Wesselink AK, Koenig MR, Calafat AM, Botelho JC, Abrams J, Wise LA. Associations between urinary biomarkers of phthalates and phthalate alternatives and female sexual function in a North American cohort. J Sex Med. 2025 Oct 05; 22(10):1766-1779. PMID: 40795774.

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  • Published on 8/31/2025

    Bond J, Schildroth S, Wise LA. Endocrine disrupting chemicals and female sexual health: An emerging research priority. Environ Res. 2025 Dec 01; 286(Pt 1):122728. PMID: 40897225.

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  • Published on 8/2/2025

    Bond JC, Velez M, McDonough R, Casey SM, Wise LA, Cozier YC, Fox MP, Garcia RI, Heaton B. Multi-cohort evaluation of "Don't know" responders to self-report oral health questions: Implications for etiologic research. J Periodontol. 2026 Jan; 97(1):149-163. PMID: 40751474.

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