CFAR Community Partner Program
About Us
The CFAR Community Research & Engagement Core provides a range of services and assistance to catalyze and support high priority, community-based HIV research. The development of innovative and effective responses to the current challenges of risk reduction, detection (HIV and STI testing), treatment engagement and sustained viral suppression requires research to take place in the community. The HIV epidemic will not be ended remotely. The overarching mission of the Core is to deliver services that provide meaningful assistance to investigators as they conceptualize, design and implement community-based research.
Our Goal
The goal of this initiative is to formalize and strengthen relationships between the Penn CFAR and community agencies, organizations, and advocates devoted to ending the HIV epidemic through prevention and treatment services in Philadelphia. Community partnerships are intended to be beneficial to both the community programs and HIV researchers at Penn.
Benefits to Community Partners
| Be in the Room | Participate in all CFAR-sponsored events and presentations. Share your work at the Annual CFAR Research Symposium where you can showcase your services through a presentation or poster. |
| Share Your Voice | Access to the CFAR Speakers Bureau to connect with experts, to find or share expertise. |
| Tools at Your Fingertips | Reserve CFAR mobile units and equipment at the same rate as funded HIV investigators |
| Have a Seat at the Table | Nominate a representative to join the CFAR Community Advisory Board and help shape our collective HIV research priorities in Philadelphia. |
| Grow Your Impact | Receive personalized research and evaluation consultations to strengthen your programs and measure success. |
Benefits to CFAR Investigators
| Build New Collaborations | Partner with community-based programs to explore innovative research opportunities. |
| Enhance Research Relevance | Gain valuable community input into HIV research priorities, with early engagement during funding application planning. |
| Expand Advisory Perspectives | Benefit from a larger and more diverse CFAR Community Advisory Board, bringing richer insights to your work. |
| Increase Community Awareness | Strengthen public understanding of the HIV research supported by Penn CFAR, building trust and visibility. |