- pronouns He/him
- education PhD in Social Work, Boston University (in progress)
Master of Social Work, Temple University (Certificate in Community Practice)
Master of Science in Health and Welfare Policy, National Yang-Ming University (Certificate in Gender Studies)
Bachelor of Social Science in Medical Sociology and Social Work, Kaohsiung Medical University (Certificate in Program of Management and Marketing)
Jerry Kai-Chun Fu is a student in the PhD in Social Work program at Boston University School of Social Work. His research focuses on sex education, LGBTQ+ health, and the intersection of race, gender, and legal status in shaping sexual health outcomes. Prior to joining BU, Jerry worked as an award-winning clinical social worker, an advocate for issues regarding LGBTQ+ and HIV care, and a sex education facilitator in both Taiwan and the United States. He is deeply committed to social justice and health equity and he works closely with marginalized communities and non-profit organizations to co-develop inclusive, evidence-based interventions.
Jerry utilizes both qualitative and quantitative methods to study comprehensive sex education interventions, HIV/AIDS policy, and health disparities among Asian and LGBTQ+ populations. He has used quantitative data to analyze how medical relationships are associated with health disparities among different Asian ethnic groups in the US. His work also examines how state-level LGBTQ+ policies moderate disparities in severe mental health outcomes between sexual minority youth and their heterosexual counterparts. Jerry currently serves as the research manager for a study led by Professor López on sexual healthcare services for Black and Latino gay and bisexual male survivors, where Jerry leads research team coordination, conducts participant screenings, reviews literature, and supports IRB submissions.
In addition to the United States, Jerry’s research addresses health inequalities in Taiwan. His award-winning master’s thesis combined in-depth interviews, policy analysis, and ethnographic observation to examine how reimbursement restrictions in Taiwan affect treatment access for people living with HIV/AIDS. He also co-designed a gamified sex education program for youth in Taiwan’s under-resourced areas, which has since expanded citywide to reach over 2,000 students.
Jerry has presented his works at national conferences such as the AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities and published in a peer-reviewed journal. He strives to bridge research, policy, and practice to improve sexual education and sexual health equity.