SBSRN 2025: Ending the HIV Epidemic: The Role of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Centers for AIDS Research (CFAR)
Social and Behavioral Sciences Research Network (SBSRN) 15th National Meeting
Ending the HIV Epidemic: The Role of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Hosted by UNC and Penn CFAR
AGENDA
Wednesday, February 26th - Mentoring Day
| 8:00 - 9:00am | Continental Breakfast |
| 9:00 - 9:10am | Welcoming Remarks, Meeting Overview, and Goals |
| 9:15 – 9:45am | Brief introduction of early-stage investigators, mentors, and community representatives |
| 9:45 – 10:15am | Open Discussion of Research in Uncertain Times |
| 10:15 – 11:00am | Engaging Community in HIV Research |
| 11:00 - 11:15am | BREAK |
| 11:15 - 12:15pm | Writing successful applications—suggestions and observations from reviewers (NIH Program Officers if able to attend) |
| 12:15 - 1:15 | LUNCH |
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1:30 – 3:00pm |
3 Small Presentation Groups: 15-20 minute presentations and feedback |
| 3:00 - 3:15pm | BREAK |
| 3:15 – 4:45pm | Small Group Presentations Continued |
| 4:45 - 5:00pm | Closing Remarks and plans for future connections |
Close
Thursday, February 27th - Scientific Symposium
| 8:00 - 9:00am |
Networking Breakfast |
| 9:00 - 9:15am |
Welcoming RemarksSBSRN 2025 Planning Committee Welcome, SBSRN EC, and N3C |
| 9:15 - 10:00am |
"Ending the HIV Epidemic: The Role of Social and Behavioral Sciences" Introduction: Alicia Diggs, BSW, MPH - UNC CFAR |
| 10:00 -10:45am |
"Community Engagement Group (CEG) Model: Introduction: David Metzger, PhD - PennCFAR & PMHARC |
| 10:45 - 11:00am | BREAK |
| 11:00 - 11:45am |
Community Perspectives on HIV Research Priorities (N3C Community Panel) George Kerr, III, MT-CDSMP/DM - DC CFAR |
| 11:45 - 1:00pm | Lunch (on your own) |
| 1:00 - 2:00pm |
Structural Barriers to the Implementation of Evidence Based InterventionsIntroduction: Carol Golin, MD - UNC CFAR "Policies that impact adolescent health and well-being: A deep dive into minor consent laws" "Social, structural, and policy determinants of HIV: a community-engaged way forward" "Innovative Strategies to Address Food Insecurity as a Barrier to ART Adherence and HIV Health" |
| 2:00 - 3:00pm |
HIV Research in Substance UseIntroduction: Christopher Kahler, PhD - Providence/Boston CFAR and Inter CFAR Substance Use Research Community (ISURC) "Improving the Use and Effectiveness of Treatments for Tobacco Use among People with HIV" "Parameterizing Flexibly Delivered Evidence-Informed Psycho-Behavioral Interventions for People Who Use Drugs with HIV"
HIV Research in Mental HealthIntroduction: Michael Blank, PhD - PennCFAR |
| 3:00 - 3:15pm | BREAK |
| 3:15 - 4:15pm |
"The Role of Mental Health in Ending the HIV Epidemic" "HIV and PrEP among People who use drugs: Gaps, Interventions, and Opportunities" |
| 4:15 - 5:00pm |
"Innovations and Opportunities in HIV Implementation Science" Introduction: Robert Schnoll, PhD - Penn CFAR |
| 5:00pm | Closing Remarks |
| 5:15pm | Early Stage Investigator Poster Session |
Close
Friday, February 28th - Discussion Groups
| 9:00 - 11:00am |
Discussion Groups |
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| Group 1: | CFARs and ARCs Future Meetings and Collaborations: CFARs, ARCs, Inter-CFAR Implementation Science Working Group, and the Inter CFAR Substance Use Community |
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| Group 2: | HIV Priorities for Communities (N3C; Community Representatives, ) | |
| Group 3: | Structural Barriers | |
Close
Useful links from the conference:
- Dr. Lilly Brown:
PennCobalt.com - Click "browse anonymously" located at the bottom of the "Sign in with" section.
The link to the recording: https://www.penncobalt.com/resource-library/3a79330d-38b0-4b34-b6a4-1a13f8783f62 - National CFAR CAB Coalition's website: https://nationalcfarcabcoalition.org
- HIV Implementation Science Coordination Initiative: https://hivimpsci.northwestern.edu/