Past Events - CHIPTS - Center for HIV Identification, Prevention and Treatment Services

November 12, 2024

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Grand Round

11:00am – 12:00pm Los Angeles

Addiction Medicine is Medicine: Integrating Care to End the HIV Epidemic

The upcoming in-person Grand Rounds entitled, “Addiction Medicine is Medicine: Integrating Care to End the HIV Epidemic” will take place at BSRB 154 (UCLA) on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, PT. The event will feature Ellen F Eaton MD, MSPH, FIDSA:

Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Description: Dr. Eaton will highlight addiction medicine as integral to comprehensive medical care. Attendees will be able to understand stigma as a barrier to health equity and strategies to create an inclusive HIV treatment environment. Attendees will be able to identify opportunities to integrate substance use and Infection prevention and treatment in both acute and community settings. Register here or Copy and paste link: https://uclahs.zoom.us/j/95745228613 If you have any questions about the event or the Grand Round series, please contact Damilola Jolayemi at ojolayemi@mednet.ucla.edu. A copy of the slides and recording will be posted after the event. ----------

October 29, 2024

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Lecture / Training

10:00am – 11:30am Los Angeles

Expanding PrEP use in Los Angeles County: 2024 and Beyond

Dear colleagues, We are delighted to invite you to the FINAL workshop hosted by our Equitable Injectable PrEP in LA County Initiative. Here are details for the upcoming workshop:

Title: Expanding PrEP use in Los Angeles County: 2024 and Beyond
Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Time & Place: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM PT via Zoom
Description: The workshop will feature a panel presentation from staff at the Division of HIV and STD Programs on current and future plans to expand PrEP use in Los Angeles County.
Registration Link: https://uclahs.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_a6vqIyThRb6RvehS34bSow#/registration

The primary audience for this workshop is HIV service providers and their staff. All are welcome. Please share this opportunity with your networks. A flyer is attached. If you have any questions, please contact Elena Rosenberg-Carlson at erosenberg-carlson@mednet.ucla.edu. www.chipts.ucla.edu ----------------------

October 23, 2024

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Lecture

12:00pm – 1:00pm Los Angeles

Prioritizing Global Health Equity in Research: Lessons from South Africa

Dear Colleagues, CHIPTS is pleased to invite you to attend an in-person global health seminar entitled, “Prioritizing Global Health Equity in Research: Lessons from South Africa” on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PT, at UCLA CHS 23-105. This seminar features CHIPTS very own Dvora Joseph Davey, PhD, MPH, Associate Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, UCLA DGSOM. Dr. Davey will focus on research to address equitable delivery of HIV and STI interventions, focusing on a case study of oral and injectable PrEP, and STI management, in pregnant and lactating people, in South Africa. RSVP to receive a light lunch at the seminar, a virtual option is also available upon request. Address: UCLA CHS 23-105 630 Charles E Young Dr S, Los Angeles, CA 90095 REGISTER HERE or copy and paste bit.ly/globalhealthSA If you have any questions, please contact Damilola Jolayemi (ojolayemi@mednet.ucla). -----------------

October 15, 2024

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Methods Seminar

12:00pm – 1:00pm Los Angeles

Translation in Practice: Advancing HIV Treatment and Prevention for Everyone

Dear colleagues, The UCLA Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) in collaboration with UCLA CHIPTS and UCLA-CDU CFAR are hosting the Fall 2024 CTSI Translational Science Seminar on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM. This upcoming seminar entitled, “Translation in Practice: Advancing HIV Treatment and Prevention for Everyone” will highlight the translational science journey of long-acting injectables for HIV treatment and prevention. The tools to bring a halt to new HIV transmissions have long been available, however, many people at risk for or with HIV struggle to remain on these medications. Long-acting injectables present new strategies for addressing these issues. CHIPTS’ own Drs. Raphael Landovitz, Dilara Üsküp, and Ron Brooks are among the featured speakers who will discuss different phases of the journey of this innovation from the lab to addressing current implementation challenges in communities. This event is in-person at the MacDonald Research Laboratories (MRL) Room 1-441. Register here! Registered participants will receive lunch during the seminar. For questions, please contact CTSIWD@mednet.ucla.edu. --------------

September 10, 2024

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Grand Round

11:00am – 12:00pm Los Angeles

A Two Decade Journey with People who Inject Drugs: Lessons from Back to the Future

Event Title: A Two Decade Journey with People who Inject Drugs: Lessons from Back to the Future Event Description: Dr. Solomon will share his journey working with PWID in India. He will focus on the evolution of his research from a single cross-sectional study in one city to several multicity cluster randomized trials. He will also describe the lessons learned along the way and how it impacted his own career. Presenter: Sunil Suhas Solomon, MBBS, PhD, MPH, Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Time: Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 11am to 12pm PT In-Person Venue: CHS 13-105 (UCLA) Virtual registration If you have any questions contact chipts@mednet.ucla.edu -------------------- The Grand Rounds monthly lectures are delivered by renowned researchers/scientists, clinicians, community members and leaders in the HIV prevention and treatment field, and aim to: A. Share latest research findings on HIV prevention, care, and treatment, and highlight important developments in HIV-related research. B. Encourage scientific collaborations and networking between UCLA investigators and invited speakers. C. Excite an interest in HIV/AIDS research for early career investigators, and provide resources about new research findings, funding and career opportunities.

June 25, 2024

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10:00am – 11:30am Los Angeles

Uplifting the voices of Black and Latino/a MSM and Transgender Women: Experiences with Injectable PrEP

Dear colleagues, On behalf of our Equitable Injectable PrEP in LA County Initiative, CHIPTS is happy to invite you to our next community workshop on Long-Acting Injectable PrEP. Here are the details for the upcoming workshop:

Title: Uplifting the voices of Black and Latino/a MSM and Transgender Women: Experiences with Injectable PrEP
Date: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Time & Place: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. via Zoom
Description: The workshop will feature a panel of Black and Latino/a cisgender MSM and transgender women (BLMSM/TW) who will share their experiences with injectable PrEP in Los Angeles County.
Registration link: https://uclahs.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TNdyImWVQHy82xEEXwef5A

The primary audience for this workshop is BLMSM/TW community members and HIV service providers in Los Angeles County. All are welcome. Please share this opportunity with your networks. If you have any questions, please contact Elena Rosenberg-Carlson at erosenberg-carlson@mednet.ucla.edu. -----------------------------------

June 5, 2024

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Methods Seminar

8:30am – 4:30pm Los Angeles

Statewide Skill-Building Symposium: Addressing Mental Health among Older Adults with HIV

The California Statewide HIV and Aging Educational Initiative in partnership with Santa Clara County Getting to Zero invites you to participate in a Statewide Skill-Building Symposium: Addressing Mental Health among Older Adults with HIV on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, from 8:30 AM-4:30 PM PT, at Campbell Community Center’s Orchard City Banquet Hall. Mental health is a critical concern among older adults with HIV in California. In honor of HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day, this one-day, in-person symposium will help equip California service providers and frontline staff to better address the mental health needs of older adults with HIV, including the unique needs of long-term survivors. Leading experts will offer engaging, interactive presentations on the intersection of mental health and loneliness & isolation, physical & cognitive decline, substance use, and more! By the end of the symposium, participants will be able to:

Identify at least three key issues impacting mental health among older adults with HIV in California.
Describe at least two strategies to address key issues impacting mental health among older adults with HIV in California.
Apply at least one strategy to help meet the mental health needs of older adults with HIV in their own work.

Registration is free and required for attendance and includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Capacity is limited and registration will close once capacity has been reached, so please register early to ensure you have an opportunity to participate! A hotel room block with discounted rates is available to symposium participants near the venue at Larkspur Landing, Campbell. Continuing education credit for the symposium is being provided by the Pacific AIDS Education & Training Center – Bay Area, North, and Central Coast (BANCC). Learn more and register here: https://paetc.caspio.com/dp/050e700090280c9da9194a3daf9c?ER_ID=20017702 The California Statewide HIV and Aging Educational Initiative is a collaborative capacity-building initiative led by the UCLA Center for HIV Identification, Prevention and Treatment Services (CHIPTS), APLA Health, the Pacific AIDS Education and Training Center (PAETC)—LA and BANCC, and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. If you have any questions, please contact Elena Rosenberg-Carlson at erosenberg-carlson@mednet.ucla.edu. ---------------

March 26, 2024

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Lecture

10:00am – 11:30am Los Angeles

Equitable Injectable PrEP in LA County Initiative

Dear colleagues, We are delighted to invite you to the next community workshop hosted by our Equitable Injectable PrEP in LA County Initiative. Here are the details:

Title: Let’s Talk About PrEP! Tips and Tools for Effective Messaging
Date: Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Time & Place: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM PT via Zoom
Description: Senior Consultant Robbyn Kistler of KFF’s Social Impact Media Program will discuss techniques and resources community partners can use to communicate effectively about PrEP to populations disproportionately impacted by HIV in LA County.
Registration Link: https://uclahs.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_71DF_fFlRdmd3BbtRLnJaA#/registration

The primary audience for this workshop is service providers and staff at agencies that provide HIV prevention services to Black and Latino/a men who have sex with men and transgender women in Los Angeles County. All are welcome. Please share this opportunity with your networks. If you have any questions, please contact Elena Rosenberg-Carlson at erosenberg-carlson@mednet.ucla.edu. ----------------------------------

February 13, 2024

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Grand Round

11:00am – 12:00pm Los Angeles

Bridging the Gap: Cell and Gene Therapies for Latent HIV Infection and Other Low-Antigen Diseases

The in-person Grand Rounds entitled, “Bridging the Gap: Cell and Gene Therapies for Latent HIV Infection and Other Low-Antigen Diseases” will take place at CHS 13-105 (UCLA) on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., PST. The event will feature Christopher W. Peterson, PhD:

Assistant Professor, Translational Science and Therapeutics Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Event Summary: Over the past decade, Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cells have emerged as a potent therapy for B cell malignancies. Applying analogous antigen-specific approaches for diseases such as antiretroviral therapy (ART)-suppressed HIV-1 infection poses additional challenges. This presentation will outline our efforts to deliver supplemental antigen and enhance the potency of anti-HIV cell and gene therapies.

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The Grand Rounds are monthly lecture series, which is offered by the UCLA CHIPTS and UCLA-CDU CFAR, consists of hour-long lunchtime lectures, delivered by invited guests or distinguished members of the Institute faculty, on a broad range of subjects. The aims of the program are to highlight important developments in AIDS-related research, encourage collaborations between UCLA investigators and invited speakers, interest young investigators in AIDS research, and provide information about new findings and new funding opportunities.

The Grand Rounds monthly lectures are delivered by renowned researchers/scientists, clinicians, community members and leaders in the HIV prevention and treatment field, and aim to:

Share latest research findings on HIV prevention, care, and treatment, and highlight important developments in research
Encourage scientific collaborations and networking between UCLA investigators and invited speakers
Excite an interest in HIV/AIDS research for early career investigators, and provide resources about new research findings, funding, and career opportunities.

For more information regarding UCLA Grand Rounds, please visit our page.

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February 9, 2024

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Methods Seminar

9:00am – 10:00am Los Angeles

Qualitative Research in Implementation Science: Reflections on the Last Five Years

Please join our UCLA Rapid, Rigorous, Relevant (3R) Implementation Science Hub for the next Implementation Science Beachside Chat titled Qualitative Research in Implementation Science: Reflections on the Last Five Years coming up on Friday, February 9, from 9-10 AM PT! Hosted by Dr. Alison Hamilton, this Chat will feature an engaging discussion with the esteemed members of the Qualitative Research in Implementation Science (QualRIS) group commissioned by the National Cancer Institute to develop a White Paper on Qualitative Research in Implementation Science in 2019. Please REGISTER HERE to join, and share this opportunity with your networks! A flyer is below. To access past Chats and methods workshops hosted by the Hub, check out our YouTube playlist. If you have any questions, please contact Elena Rosenberg-Carlson at ERosenberg-Carlson@mednet.ucla.edu. -------------------------

February 7, 2024

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Conference

11:30am – 12:45pm Los Angeles

Why Is It So Hard to Get People Housed? Innovative Housing Policies and Best Practices

Dear Colleagues – CHIPTS is pleased to invite you to an upcoming virtual seminar entitled “Why Is It So Hard to Get People Housed? Innovative Housing Policies and Best Practices” on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, from 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM PT. See more information below and attached. This seminar is the third session of a three-series discussion addressing housing in Los Angeles County including an overview of the current housing climate in LA County, harm reduction services, housing policies that impact the unhoused and best practices. During this third session, our featured panelists will specifically discuss housing policies and share best practices from different jurisdictions. The objectives of this meeting are:

To provide an overview of the current housing policies in Los Angeles County, Houston, New York City, and Seattle
To understand the major policy obstacles to getting people housed
To share innovative policy changes that have improved access to housing, and highlight best practices from various jurisdictions

We welcome attendees interested in working to provide access to housing, including but not limited to CBO staff, social services providers, HIV providers, mental health and substance use providers and academic researchers. Click to review the previous seminars; session one (https://youtu.be/U4PUSXEztOk&t) and session two (https://youtu.be/ncT1JGRFcEc). REGISTER HERE or copy and paste URL: https://bit.ly/housingseries3 If you have any questions, please contact Damilola Jolayemi at ojolayemi@mednet.ucla.edu -----------------------------------------------------

January 16, 2024

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Grand Round

11:00am – 12:00pm Los Angeles

Reaching people who inject drugs with ART for HIV Prevention

The in-person Grand Rounds entitled, “Reaching people who inject drugs with ART for HIV Prevention” will take place at CHS 13-105 (UCLA) on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., PST. The event will feature Katie Biello, PhD, MPH,

Professor and Interim Chair of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Professor of Epidemiology, Brown School of Public Health
Co-Director of the Developmental Core, Providence/Boston CFAR Affiliated Faculty, The Fenway Institute, Fenway Health

Event Summary: People who inject drugs (PWID) remain at risk for HIV through both injection and sexual behaviors. While antiretrovirals for HIV prevention (PrEP) are highly effective at preventing HIV acquisition and have been available for over a decade, PrEP remains overwhelmingly inaccessible to PWID. In this presentation, Dr. Biello will present a program of research aiming to increase PrEP use and adherence among PWID in the US Northeast, where outbreaks among PWID have occurred.

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The Grand Rounds monthly lectures are delivered by renowned researchers/scientists, clinicians, community members and leaders in the HIV prevention and treatment field, and aim to:

Share latest research findings on HIV prevention, care, and treatment, and highlight important developments in research
Encourage scientific collaborations and networking between UCLA investigators and invited speakers
Excite an interest in HIV/AIDS research for early career investigators, and provide resources about new research findings, funding, and career opportunities.

For more information regarding UCLA Grand Rounds, please visit our page.

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October 17, 2023

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Grand Round

11:00am – 12:00pm Los Angeles

Identification of Cellular Immune Vulnerabilities of AIDS Causing Lentiviruses in Rhesus Macaques

REGISTER TODAY! The UCLA CHIPTS HIV Ground Round entitled, "Identification of Cellular Immune Vulnerabilities of AIDS Causing Lentiviruses in Rhesus Macaques" will take place on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., PST. The event will feature Louis J Picker, M.D., Professor and Associate Director, Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute at Oregon Health & Science University This talk will present an overview of our work defining CD8+ T cell-mediated control of highly pathogenic simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV) in Rhesus monkeys, including both conventional and unconventionally-restricted CD8+ T cell responses. In-person Details: Venue: CHS 13-105 (UCLA) A light lunch will be provided with RSVP In-Person Registration -----------

The Grand Rounds monthly lectures are delivered by renowned researchers/scientists, clinicians, community members and leaders in the HIV prevention and treatment field, and aim to:

Share latest research findings on HIV prevention, care, and treatment, and highlight important developments in research
Encourage scientific collaborations and networking between UCLA investigators and invited speakers
Excite an interest in HIV/AIDS research for early career investigators, and provide resources about new research findings, funding, and career opportunities.

For more information regarding UCLA Grand Rounds, please visit our page.

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October 9, 2023

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Lecture

12:00pm – 1:00pm Los Angeles

Innovative Community-Based HIV/AIDS Implementation Programs and Research in Cambodia

CHIPTS is pleased to invite you to an in-person lecture presented by Dr. Siyan Yi entitled “Innovative Community-Based HIV/AIDS Implementation Programs and Research in Cambodia” on Monday, October 9, 2023, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PT at CHS 17-323 - Bel Air Conference Room (UCLA). Siyan Yi, MD, MHSc, PhD, is an infectious disease epidemiologist holding a PhD in International Health from the University of Tokyo. He is an Assistant Professor at Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, leading the Regional Integrated Research Program. He is also the founding Director at the KHANA Center for Population Health Research in Cambodia and Adjunct Associate Professor at Touro University California in the United States. Space is limited. Please register ASAP. Lunch will be provided for those who RSVP. Location: CHS 17-323 - Bel Air Conference Room (UCLA) Address: 10833 Le Conte Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90095 RSVP Here or copy and paste URL: https://t.co/dVdoziXK4o If you have any questions, please contact Enrique Sanchez at EESanchez@mednet.ucla.edu ------------------- If you are unable to attend in-person, join the meeting via zoom using the link below: https://uclahs.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYkduGvpzgsE9I1rEbZg4TgFA5kNpJY0icU#/registration

September 28, 2023

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Lecture

10:00am – 11:30am Los Angeles

Equitable Injectable PrEP in LA County Initiative – Workshop 4: implementing LAI PrEP with Black and Latino/a MSM and Transgender Women (BLMSM/TW): Practical and Cultural Considerations

Dear colleagues,

On behalf of our Equitable Injectable PrEP in LA County Initiative, we are excited to invite you to our next community workshop entitled Implementing LAI PrEP with Black and Latino/a MSM and Transgender Women (BLMSM/TW): Practical and Cultural Considerations on Thursday, September 28, 2023, from 10:00-11:30 AM PT via Zoom. Join this workshop to learn about practical strategies for implementing long-acting injectable PrEP in your clinic and cultural considerations for effectively serving BLMSM/TW in Los Angeles County with this new prevention option.

The primary audience for this workshop is healthcare providers, clinic administrators, clinic staff, and other frontline staff who serve BLMSM/TW in Los Angeles County. All are welcome.

REGISTER HERE

Please feel free to share this opportunity with others in your networks – a flyer is attached. If you have any questions, please contact Elena Rosenberg-Carlson at erosenberg-carlson@mednet.ucla.edu.

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September 26, 2023

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Conference

10:00am – 11:30am Los Angeles

EHE Learning Collaborative Session 26: Policy Action to End the HIV Epidemic

Good afternoon, EHE regional response partners! I hope you’ve had a wonderful summer! After our brief summer hiatus, we are back with the next EHE Regional Learning Collaborative session on Policy Action to End the HIV Epidemic is coming up on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, from 10-11:30 AM PT! Policy action is critical to ensuring our communities most impacted by HIV receive the support and resources they need to thrive. Participate in this session to learn about approaches to engaging in policy action to support EHE goals in California’s EHE Phase 1 counties and beyond. Our fantastic panelists for this session are:

Ayako Miyashita Ochoa, JD, Associate Director, Southern California HIV/AIDS Policy Research Center.
Katja Nelson, MPP, Local Affairs Specialist, Government Affairs, APLA Health.
Ande Stone, Senior Community Mobilization Manager, San Francisco AIDS Foundation.

REGISTER HERE A flyer is below. Please feel free to share this opportunity with your colleagues and community partners! About the EHE Regional Learning Collaborative: This project began in September 2019 when CHIPTS received a one-year EHE supplement award from the National Institute of Mental Health to engage a regional effort for coordinated EHE response in California. This involved:

Bringing together stakeholders from the eight California EHE Phase 1 counties;
working with those stakeholders to assess key needs, collaborative opportunities, and existing resources for a coordinated EHE response;
and compiling findings and recommendations from this project to help facilitate an EHE regional response.

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September 22, 2023

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Conference

9:00am – 10:30am Los Angeles

UCLA 3R Implementation Science Hub: Implementation Cost Analysis

Please join our UCLA Rapid, Rigorous, Relevant (3R) Implementation Science Hub for an upcoming methods workshop on "Implementation Cost Analysis" on Friday, September 22, 2023, from 9AM - 10:30AM. This workshop features Drs. Carol Levin and Russ Glasgow in a discussion of methods and approaches for assessing implementation costs. The workshop is hosted in collaboration with the UW/Fred Hutch CFAR Implementation Science Hub.

Register Here

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September 19, 2023

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Grand Round

11:00am – 12:00pm Los Angeles

Using Intensive Longitudinal Measurement to Identify Intervention Targets to Improve Mental and Sexual Health and Reduce Substance Use in Vulnerable Populations

REGISTER TODAY! The UCLA CHIPTS HIV Ground Round entitled, "Using Intensive Longitudinal Measurement to Identify Intervention Targets to Improve Mental and Sexual Health and Reduce Substance Use in Vulnerable Populations" will take place on Tuesday, September 19, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., PST. The event will feature Patrick A. Wilson, PhD, Professor of Psychology Department of Psychology, UCLA Event Flyer: Using Intensive Longitudinal Measurement to Identify Intervention Targets to Improve Mental and Sexual Health and Reduce Substance Use in Vulnerable Populations - Flyer The interrelationships among mental health, substance use, and sex have long interested behavioral scientists and researchers and practitioners working on substance abuse and HIV. This presentation will review findings from weekly and daily structured diaries implemented over periods of up to 60 days. Findings reveal common situational factors tied substance use and risky sexual experiences. Implications for future clinical and behavioral interventions will be provided. -----------

The Grand Rounds monthly lectures are delivered by renowned researchers/scientists, clinicians, community members and leaders in the HIV prevention and treatment field, and aim to:

Share latest research findings on HIV prevention, care, and treatment, and highlight important developments in research
Encourage scientific collaborations and networking between UCLA investigators and invited speakers
Excite an interest in HIV/AIDS research for early career investigators, and provide resources about new research findings, funding, and career opportunities.

For more information regarding UCLA Grand Rounds, please visit our page.

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August 15, 2023

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Grand Round

11:00am – 12:00pm Los Angeles

Optimizing PrEP Uptake Among Youth in Los Angeles and New Orleans via Telehealth Coaching, Online Peer Support and Automated Texting: Results from ATN 149

REGISTER TODAY! The UCLA Ground Round entitled, "Optimizing PrEP Uptake Among Youth in Los Angeles and New Orleans via Telehealth Coaching, Online Peer Support and Automated Texting: Results from ATN 149" will take place on Tuesday, August 15, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., PST. The event will feature Dr. Dallas Swendeman, Professor-in-Residence, UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior Event Flyer: Optimizing PrEP Uptake Among Youth in Los Angeles and New Orleans via Telehealth Coaching, Online Peer Support and Automated Texting: Results from ATN149 - Flyer This lecture will present results from ATN 149 randomized controlled factorial trial demonstrating improved PrEP uptake and sustained engagement in support services utilization over 24 months follow-up in a cohort of 895 sexual and gender minority youth. Status neutral evidence-based intervention elements designed to be adaptable and implementable by frontline HIV prevention organizations and staff will be described. Presentation will also describe social determinants of health and PrEP barriers over time. -----------

The Grand Rounds monthly lectures are delivered by renowned researchers/scientists, clinicians, community members and leaders in the HIV prevention and treatment field, and aim to:

Share latest research findings on HIV prevention, care, and treatment, and highlight important developments in research
Encourage scientific collaborations and networking between UCLA investigators and invited speakers
Excite an interest in HIV/AIDS research for early career investigators, and provide resources about new research findings, funding, and career opportunities.

For more information regarding UCLA Grand Rounds, please visit our page.

July 18, 2023

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Conference / Grand Round

11:00am – 12:00pm Los Angeles

HIV Epidemiology and Prevention with Transgender Men and Transmasculine People

REGISTER TODAY! The UCLA Ground Round entitled, "HIV Epidemiology and Prevention with Transgender Men and Transmasculine People" will take place on Tuesday, July 18, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., PST. The event will feature Dr. Sari L. Reisner, Director of Transgender Health, Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Event Flyer: HIV Epidemiology and Prevention with Transgender Men and Transmasculine People - Flyer

The Grand Rounds monthly lectures are delivered by renowned researchers/scientists, clinicians, community members and leaders in the HIV prevention and treatment field, and aim to:

Share latest research findings on HIV prevention, care, and treatment, and highlight important developments in research
Encourage scientific collaborations and networking between UCLA investigators and invited speakers
Excite an interest in HIV/AIDS research for early career investigators, and provide resources about new research findings, funding, and career opportunities.

For more information regarding UCLA Grand Rounds, please visit our page.

June 21, 2023

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Lecture

12:00pm – 1:00pm Los Angeles

Collaborative Research and Education on Global Health between Hanoi Medical University and UCLA

Dear Colleagues, CHIPTS, in collaboration with the DGSOM Global Health Program (GHP), invites you to attend a special lecture entitled, “Collaborative Research and Education on Global Health between Hanoi Medical University and UCLA,” featuring speaker Giang Minh Le, MD, PhD, Professor in Epidemiology and Global Health from Hanoi Medical University in Vietnam. Over the past ten years, he has led the efforts to build addiction workforce in Vietnam through technology transfer centers. He also led the development of the Sexual Health Promotion (SHP) Clinic of Hanoi Medical University Hospital, a unique one-stop-shop health care facility for gay men and transgender women in Hanoi. The lecture will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, from 12pm - 1pm PT in CHS 23-105 (Center for the Health Sciences building on the UCLA Campus) - 650 Charles E Young Dr S Los Angeles, CA 90095 A light lunch will be provided for registered in-person attendees. Please RSVP for in-person or virtual attendance.

In-person registration: https://forms.gle/LqQq6MU89cfJW4Di9
Virtual registration (via Zoom): https://uclahs.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYof-2hrjsrGdJXbkkkaQBzc5tpGXQaqjRw

If you have any questions, please contact Enrique Sanchez at EESanchez@mednet.ucla.edu.

June 20, 2023

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Conference

10:00am – 11:30am Los Angeles

EHE Learning Collaborative Session 25: HIV and Incarceration

Good afternoon, EHE regional response partners! Please join us for the next EHE Regional Learning Collaborative session 25 entitled "HIV and Incarceration" on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 10-11:30 AM PT! This session will discuss the intersection of HIV and incarceration in California and approaches to addressing HIV in carceral settings. Event flyer: HIV and Incarceration (EHE Session 25) - Flyer REGISTER HERE If you have any questions, please contact me at erosenberg-carlson@mednet.ucla.edu. About the EHE Regional Learning Collaborative: This project began in September 2019 when CHIPTS received a one-year EHE supplement award from the National Institute of Mental Health to engage a regional effort for coordinated EHE response in California. This involved:

Bringing together stakeholders from the eight California EHE Phase 1 counties;
working with those stakeholders to assess key needs, collaborative opportunities, and existing resources for a coordinated EHE response;
and compiling findings and recommendations from this project to help facilitate an EHE regional response.

June 14, 2023

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Conference

12:00pm – 1:00pm Los Angeles

Exploring Harm Reduction Strategies for Those Experiencing Homelessness and Living with HIV and/or Substance Use and/or Mental Health Disorders

Dear Colleagues – CHIPTS is pleased to invite you to an upcoming virtual seminar entitled “Why Is It So Hard to Get People Housed in Los Angeles County? Exploring Harm Reduction Strategies for Those Experiencing Homelessness and Living with HIV and/or Substance Use and/or Mental Health Disorders” on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PT. See more information below and attached. This seminar is the second session of a 3-series discussion addressing housing in Los Angeles County including an overview of the current housing climate in LA County, harm reduction services, housing policies that impact the unhoused and best practices. During this second session, our featured panelists will specifically discuss harm reduction strategies in Los Angeles County especially for key populations experiencing homelessness, substance use, and/or mental health. The objectives of this meeting are to:

To provide an overview of the current harm reduction services in Los Angeles County
To better understand the challenges of those experiencing homelessness and living with HIV and/or substance use and/or mental health disorders
To share best practices and innovative harm reduction service delivery options and opportunities for implementation

We welcome attendees interested in working to provide access to housing, including but not limited to CBO staff, social services providers, HIV providers, mental health and substance use providers and academic researchers. REGISTER HERE or copy and paste URL: bit.ly/housingseries2 If you have any questions, please contact Damilola Jolayemi at ojolayemi@mednet.ucla.edu

June 7, 2023

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Conference

1:00pm – 3:00pm Los Angeles

Strategies to Address Substance Use among Older Adults with HIV in California

CHIPTS, APLA Health, the Pacific AIDS Education and Training Center (PAETC), and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation are excited to invite you to the second part of the 5^thsession series of substance use of the California Statewide HIV and Aging Educational Initiative, entitled “Strategies to Address Substance Use among Older Adults with HIV in California.” This session will take place on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 1–3 PM PT! Event flyer: Strategies to Address Substance Use among Older Adults with HIV in California - Flyer By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Explain the health impact of the three most common substances used by older adults with HIV in California.
Identify at least one resource available to help support older adults with HIV in California to better access substance use services.
Explain the impact of at least one effective strategy to address substance use issues among older adults with HIV in California.

REGISTER HERE The California Statewide HIV and Aging Educational Initiative builds capacity to implement sustainable solutions that address the unique challenges facing older adults with HIV in California. If you have any questions, please contact Elena Rosenberg-Carlson (erosenberg-carlson@mednet.ucla.edu). www.chipts.ucla.edu

May 23, 2023

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10:00am – 11:30am Los Angeles

EHE Learning Collaborative Session 24: Strategies and Approaches to Address Viral Hepatitis

Good afternoon, EHE regional response partners! Please join us for the next EHE Regional Learning Collaborative session 24 entitled "Strategies and Approaches to Address Viral Hepatitis" on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, 10-11:30 AM PT! This session will discuss effective strategies to address viral hepatitis and its intersection with the HIV epidemic in California. Event flyer: Strategies and Approaches to Address Viral Hepatitis - Flyer REGISTER HERE If you have any questions, please contact me at erosenberg-carlson@mednet.ucla.edu. About the EHE Regional Learning Collaborative: This project began in September 2019 when CHIPTS received a one-year EHE supplement award from the National Institute of Mental Health to engage a regional effort for coordinated EHE response in California. This involved:

Bringing together stakeholders from the eight California EHE Phase 1 counties;
working with those stakeholders to assess key needs, collaborative opportunities, and existing resources for a coordinated EHE response;
and compiling findings and recommendations from this project to help facilitate an EHE regional response.

May 16, 2023

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Grand Round

11:00am – 12:00pm Los Angeles

A Behavioral Science Agenda for HIV Therapeutics

REGISTER TODAY! The UCLA Ground Round entitled, "A Behavioral Science Agenda for HIV Therapeutics" will take place on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., PST. The event will feature Jane M. Simoni, PhD, Professor and Director of Clinical Training, Department of Psychology, University of Washington (UW)

Event Flyer: A Behavioral Science Agenda for HIV Therapeutics - Flyer

IN-PERSON RSVP HERE In-person Lecture Details

Venue: CHS 23-105 (CHS Building) on UCLA Campus
Room 105, Floor 2, Corridor 3)

A light lunch will be provided with RSVP. RSVP by May 11, 2023 ---------------------

The Grand Rounds monthly lectures are delivered by renowned researchers/scientists, clinicians, community members and leaders in the HIV prevention and treatment field, and aim to:

Share latest research findings on HIV prevention, care, and treatment, and highlight important developments in research
Encourage scientific collaborations and networking between UCLA investigators and invited speakers
Excite an interest in HIV/AIDS research for early career investigators, and provide resources about new research findings, funding, and career opportunities.

For more information regarding UCLA Grand Rounds, please visit our page.

May 2, 2023

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10:00am – 11:30am Los Angeles

Equitable Injectable PrEP in LA County Initiative – Workshop 3: Accessing LAI PrEP in LA County

Dear colleagues, CHIPTS invites you to attend an upcoming online community workshops on long-acting injectable PrEP, hosted by our Equitable Injectable PrEP in LA County Initiative! This workshops is entitled "Accessing LAI PrEP in LA County: Where We Are and Where We Need to Go." This workshop will cover how and where individuals can access long-acting injectable PrEP in Los Angeles County. All are welcome to join the workshop

Tuesday, May 2, 2023, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am
REGISTER HERE

Please see the attached flyers for more information about each workshop.

April 28, 2023

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Training

10:00am – 11:00am Los Angeles

NIH Public Access Policy Workshop

CHIPTS is providing publication management assistance to investigators funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) by hosting an “NIH Public Access Policy Workshop” on Friday, April 28, 2023 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT. According to the NIH Public Access Policy (NOT-OD-05-022), investigators funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) must submit an electronic version of their final, peer-reviewed manuscripts to the National Library of Medicine’s PubMed Central (PMC) upon acceptance of publication. PubMed Central, which is NIH’s free digital archive of biomedical and life sciences journal literature, will then make the paper freely available to the public no later than twelve months after publication. We are inviting investigators to ensure publications are in compliance with the NIH Public Access Policy and properly linked to affiliated grants. In this workshop, you will learn about what your options are for compliance. The workshop also discusses the UC Open Access Policy, which requires all University of California research publications to be deposited in the eScholarship repository. REGISTER HERE If you have any questions, please contact Enrique Sanchez (eesanchez@mednet.ucla.edu).

April 18, 2023

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Grand Round

11:00am – 12:00pm Los Angeles

SARS-CoV-2 Variants Evolve Convergent Strategies to Remodel the Host Response

REGISTER TODAY! The UCLA Ground Round entitled, "SARS-CoV-2 Variants Evolve Convergent Strategies to Remodel the Host Response" will take place on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., PST. The event will feature Mehdi Bouhaddou, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics (MIMG)

Event Flyer: SARS-CoV-2 Variants Evolve Convergent Strategies to Remodel the Host Response - Flyer

The Grand Rounds monthly lectures are delivered by renowned researchers/scientists, clinicians, community members and leaders in the HIV prevention and treatment field, and aim to:

Share latest research findings on HIV prevention, care, and treatment, and highlight important developments in research
Encourage scientific collaborations and networking between UCLA investigators and invited speakers
Excite an interest in HIV/AIDS research for early career investigators, and provide resources about new research findings, funding, and career opportunities.

For more information regarding UCLA Grand Rounds, please visit our page.

March 24, 2023

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10:00am – 11:00am Los Angeles

Implementation Science Beachside Chat: What’s new with the updated CFIR?

Please join our UCLA Rapid, Rigorous, Relevant (3R) Implementation Science Hub for the next Implementation Science Beachside Chat on What's new with the updated CFIR? coming up on Friday, March 24, from 10-11 AM PT! Hosted by Dr. Alison Hamilton, this Chat will feature Ms. Laura Damschroder in an informal discussion with colleagues Dr. Matthew Chinman and Dr. Shari Rogal about recent updates to the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR), one of the most commonly used determinant frameworks in implementation research and practice. Please REGISTER HERE to join and share this opportunity with your networks! A flyer is attached. To access past Chats and methods workshops hosted by the Hub, check out our YouTube playlist. Please let me know if you have any questions.

March 21, 2023

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Grand Round

11:00am – 12:00pm Los Angeles

Challenges of Researching Latina/os and Community-based Participatory Research Approach as a Response to Those Challenges

REGISTER TODAY! The UCLA Ground Round entitled, “Challenges of Researching Latina/os and Community-based Participatory Research Approach as a Response to Those Challenges” will take place on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., PST. The event will feature Maria Cecilia Zea, PhD, Professor, Professor, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, George Washington University

Event Flyer: Challenges of Researching Latina/os and Community-based Participatory Research Approach as a Response to Those Challenges - Flyer

The Grand Rounds monthly lectures are delivered by renowned researchers/scientists, clinicians, community members and leaders in the HIV prevention and treatment field, and aim to:

Share latest research findings on HIV prevention, care, and treatment, and highlight important developments in research
Encourage scientific collaborations and networking between UCLA investigators and invited speakers
Excite an interest in HIV/AIDS research for early career investigators, and provide resources about new research findings, funding, and career opportunities.

For more information regarding UCLA Grand Rounds, please visit our page.

March 9, 2023

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Training

12:00pm – 1:30pm Los Angeles

Building a Budget – Financial Basics for Research Proposals

Dear Colleagues - CHIPTS is excited to invite you to a career-development webinar titled “Building a Budget – Financial Basics for Research Proposals” on Thursday, March 9, 2022 from 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM PT. Learn more and register below. During this webinar, Laura Sheehan, Manager of Research Administration for the Department of Family Medicine at UCLA DGSOM, will review the basics of how to create a budget that will meet the needs of your research proposal while remaining within the confines of sponsor restrictions. Areas of discussion will include reviewing sponsor guidelines, best practices for quantifying research team member effort, how a project’s timeline, scope, and scale will affect the budget, how to create a customized excel template to help build your budget, understanding overhead and other common budget elements, and how to craft a comprehensive budget justification. The objectives of the webinar include:

Identifying and describing common elements of a research budget
Dissecting sponsor guidelines to glean important information needed to create a strong budget proposal
Determining how project needs might affect specific budget line items
Describing best practices for crafting a budget justification

All are welcome. We especially encourage emerging investigators, post-doctoral students, and graduate students interested in research to join. REGISTER HERE or copy and paste URL: https://bit.ly/3DShCYh If you have any questions, please contact Enrique Sanchez at EESanchez@mednet.ucla.edu

March 8, 2023

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10:00am – 11:30am Los Angeles

Equitable Injectable PrEP in LA County Initiative – Workshop 1B: For Community Members and Frontline Staff

Dear colleagues, CHIPTS invites you to attend one of two upcoming online community workshops on long-acting injectable PrEP, hosted by our Equitable Injectable PrEP in LA County Initiative! These workshops will cover the “State of the Science: What we know and what we still need to know about long-acting injectable PrEP.” The workshops facilitate the equitable dissemination of information about long-acting injectable PrEP to Black and Latina/o transgender woman and men who have sex with men in Los Angeles County. Workshop 1B: For Community Members and Frontline Staff The Equitable Injectable PrEP in LA County Initiative presents a workshop with Dr. Raphael J. Landovitz on up-to-date scientific and medical information about long-acting injectable PrEP for HIV prevention. The primary audience for this workshop is:

Wednesday, March 8, 2023, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am
This workshop will be conducted in English with live Spanish translation
REGISTER HERE

Please see the attached flyers for more information about each workshop.

www.chipts.ucla.edu

March 7, 2023

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Conference

12:00pm – 1:00pm Los Angeles

In Case You Missed It: Key highlights from the 30th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infection

Dear Colleagues, CHIPTS is pleased to invite you to attend a virtual session entitled, “In Case You Missed It: Key highlights from the 30^th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections” on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PT. The purpose of this virtual session is to share key abstracts from CROI 2023 selected by CHIPTS scientists specifically for the CHIPTS community. We welcome students, community members, researchers, health professionals, and anyone interested in receiving information from the CROI 2023 conference to attend. REGISTER HERE or https://bit.ly/3YuvzDE If you have any questions, please contact Damilola Jolayemi (ojolayemi@mednet.ucla). Did you receive this email as a forward? Subscribe to the CHIPTS listserv to stay updated on future programs.

February 28, 2023

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Grand Round

11:00am – 12:00pm Los Angeles

Social Immiseration, Changing Drug Use Patterns and HIV Risk among Community-Recruited People who Inject Drugs in Denver, Colorado and Los Angeles, and, San Francisco California

REGISTER TODAY! The UCLA Ground Round entitled, “Social Immiseration, Changing Drug Use Patterns and HIV Risk among Community-Recruited People who Inject Drugs in Denver, Colorado and Los Angeles, and, San Francisco California” will take place on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., PST. The event will feature Ricky Bluthenthal, BA, MA, PhD, Professor, Vice Chair for DEI, and Associate Dean for Social Justice Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, Keck School of Medicine, USC

Event Flyer: Social Immiseration, Changing Drug Use Patterns and HIV Risk among Community-Recruited People who Inject Drugs in Denver, Colorado and Los Angeles, and, San Francisco California - Flyer

The Grand Rounds monthly lectures are delivered by renowned researchers/scientists, clinicians, community members and leaders in the HIV prevention and treatment field, and aim to:

Share latest research findings on HIV prevention, care, and treatment, and highlight important developments in research
Encourage scientific collaborations and networking between UCLA investigators and invited speakers
Excite an interest in HIV/AIDS research for early career investigators, and provide resources about new research findings, funding, and career opportunities.

For more information regarding UCLA Grand Rounds, please visit our page.

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10:00am – 12:00pm Los Angeles

EHE Regional Learning Collaborative Sessions 23: “Integrated Statewide Strategic Plan and EHE

Hello, EHE Regional Response partners! I hope you’re doing well! Over the past couple of months, we’ve been working hard to plan a special session for the EHE Regional Learning Collaborative in partnership with the CA Department of Public Health Office of AIDS. This session will focus on the Integrated Statewide Strategic Plan and EHE and will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, from 10 AM-12 PM PT. Participate in this session to learn about implementation of the new Integrated Statewide Strategic Plan and how it aligns with Ending the HIV Epidemic efforts. REGISTER HERE A flyer is attached. Please feel free to share this opportunity with your colleagues and community partners!

February 27, 2023

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Conference

12:00pm – 1:30pm Los Angeles

Equitable Injectable PrEP in LA County Initiative – Workshop 1A: For Healthcare Providers

Dear colleagues, CHIPTS invites you to attend one of two upcoming online community workshops on long-acting injectable PrEP, hosted by our Equitable Injectable PrEP in LA County Initiative! These workshops will cover the “State of the Science: What we know and what we still need to know about long-acting injectable PrEP.” The workshops facilitate the equitable dissemination of information about long-acting injectable PrEP to Black and Latina/o transgender womaen and men who have sex with men in Los Angeles County. Workshop 1A: For Healthcare Providers The Equitable Injectable PrEP in LA County Initiative presents a workshop with Dr. Raphael J. Landovitz on up-to-date scientific information and clinical considerations for the implementation of long-acting injectable PrEP. The primary audience for this workshop is healthcare providers who serve Black and/or Latina/o transgender women and/or men who have sex with men in Los Angeles County. All are welcome

Monday, February 27, 2023, from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
REGISTER HERE

Please see the attached flyers for more information about each workshop.

www.chipts.ucla.edu

February 1, 2023

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Methods Seminar

9:00am – 10:00am Los Angeles

Gems of the Implementation Science Literature

Dear colleagues, Our UCLA Rapid, Rigorous, Relevant (3R) Implementation Science Hub is excited to invite you to join the next Implementation Science Beachside Chat on Gems of the Implementation Science Literature coming up on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 from 9 AM to 10 PM PT! Hosted by Dr. Alison Hamilton, this Chat will feature Drs. Ann Baumann, Matthew Chinman, Geoffrey Curran, Erin Finely, and Russel Glasgow in an engaging dialogue with leading implementation science experts about their current favorite publications from the implementation science literature. Please REGISTER HERE to join, and share this opportunity with your networks! A flyer is attached. If you have any questions, please contact Elena Rosenberg-Carlson at erosenberg-carlson@mednet.ucla.edu. www.chipts.ucla.edu

January 18, 2023

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Lecture

12:00pm – 1:00pm Los Angeles

Translational perspectives on pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV

Dear colleagues, Our partners at UCLA CTSI in collaboration with the DGSOM are hosting an in-person/virtual (hybrid) seminar for their 2022-23 Distinguished Speaker Series at the NRB Auditorium (UCLA Campus) on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 from 12:00pm – 1:00pm PT. Learn more below The seminar will feature CHIPTS very own Policy Core Director Dr. Nina Harawa who will be presenting on “Translational perspectives on pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV.” The seminar series emphasizes the DGSOM research themes which include: cancer, neuroscience, metabolism, regenerative medicine, cardiovascular research, and I3T (immunity, inflammation, infection and transplantation). Participants can expect to hear from nationally and internationally recognized speakers coming from NIH-NIAID, NIH-NCI, Harvard University, UCSF, Johns Hopkins University, University of British Columbia, Caltech, and more. View the detailed schedule or the series' webpage to see the full list of upcoming speakers. Please REGISTER HERE to join and share this opportunity with your networks! A flyer is attached. If you have any questions, please contact Lucy Vaca at llvaca@mednet.ucla.edu.

January 17, 2023

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Grand Round

11:00am – 12:00pm Los Angeles

Towards a COVID-19 vaccine to protect against SARS-CoV-2 variants and animal sarbecoviruses without updating

REGISTER TODAY! The UCLA Ground Round entitled, “Towards a COVID-19 vaccine to protect against SARS-CoV-2 variants and animal sarbecoviruses without updating” will take place on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., PST. The event will feature Pamela Bjorkman, PhD, David Baltimore Professor of Biology and Biological Engineering; Merkin Institute Professor

Dr. Bjorkman will discuss the importance of combating future SARS-CoV-2 variants and spillovers of SARS-like betacoronaviruses (sarbecoviruses) that threaten global health.

Event Flyer: Towards a COVID-19 Vaccine to Protect Against SARS-CoV-2 Variants and Animal Sarbecoviruses Without Updating - Flyer

The Grand Rounds monthly lectures are delivered by renowned researchers/scientists, clinicians, community members and leaders in the HIV prevention and treatment field, and aim to:

Share latest research findings on HIV prevention, care, and treatment, and highlight important developments in research
Encourage scientific collaborations and networking between UCLA investigators and invited speakers
Excite an interest in HIV/AIDS research for early career investigators, and provide resources about new research findings, funding, and career opportunities.

For more information regarding UCLA Grand Rounds, please visit our page.

November 17, 2022

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12:00pm – 1:00pm Los Angeles

Why Is It So Hard to Get People Housed in Los Angeles County?

Dear Colleagues – CHIPTS is pleased to invite you to a virtual seminar entitled “Why Is It So Hard to Get People Housed in Los Angeles County?” on Thursday, November 17, 2022, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PT. Find more information below and attached. During this session, our featured panelists will discuss challenges with housing in Los Angeles County especially for key populations. The objectives of this meeting are to:

Provide an overview of the current housing system in Los Angeles County
Understand the challenges that exacerbate the housing crisis particularly among individuals living with HIV and/or substance use and/or mental health disorders
Examine opportunities and current best practices for addressing the housing crisis

We welcome attendees interested in working to provide access to housing, including but not limited to CBO staff, social services providers, HIV providers, mental health and substance use providers and academic researchers. REGISTER HERE or copy and paste URL: https://bit.ly/housingseries1 If you have any questions, please contact Damilola Jolayemi at ojolayemi@mednet.ucla.edu

November 16, 2022

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12:00pm – 2:00pm Los Angeles

Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Older Adults with HIV

CHIPTS, APLA Health, the Pacific AIDS Education and Training Center (PAETC), and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation are excited to invite you to the 4^th session of the California Statewide HIV and Aging Educational Initiative, entitled “Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Older Adults with HIV.” This session will take place on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, from 12:00-2:00 PM PT. By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Describe at least two mental health concerns commonly experienced by older adults with HIV in California.
Explain at least one effective strategy to help address mental health concerns among older adults with HIV in California.
Identify at least one resource available to help support older adults with HIV in California to access mental health services.

November 15, 2022

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Conference / Grand Round

11:00am – 12:00pm Los Angeles

Making a Difference in Health: Focus on the Environment, Not Only the Individual

REGISTER TODAY! The UCLA Ground Round entitled, “Making a Difference in Health: Focus on the Environment, Not Only the Individual” will take place on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., PST. The event will feature Marguerita Lightfoot, PhD , Professor and Associate Dean of Research, Oregon Health and Science University - Portland State University School of Public Health.

Dr. Lightfoot will preview her research aims to change the environments and conditions that perpetuate health inequity and promotes health disparities.

Event Flyer: Making a Difference in Health: Focus on the Environment, Not Only the Individual - Flyer

The Grand Rounds monthly lectures are delivered by renowned researchers/scientists, clinicians, community members and leaders in the HIV prevention and treatment field, and aim to:

Share latest research findings on HIV prevention, care, and treatment, and highlight important developments in research
Encourage scientific collaborations and networking between UCLA investigators and invited speakers
Excite an interest in HIV/AIDS research for early career investigators, and provide resources about new research findings, funding, and career opportunities.

For more information regarding UCLA Grand Rounds, please visit our page.

November 9, 2022

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12:00pm – 1:30pm Los Angeles

The Impact of Systemic Racism and Mass Incarceration on HIV in Los Angeles County

Dear Colleagues – CHIPTS in collaboration with our partners at Watts Healthcare Corporation, Los Angeles Family AIDS Network, and Dignity and Power Now, etc. are pleased to invite you to a virtual seminar entitled “Building the Resistance: The Impact of Systemic Racism and Mass Incarceration on HIV in Los Angeles County” on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, from 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM PT. Find more information below and attached. This session is the first of a series of meetings planned to address the impact of mass incarceration on HIV by bringing together providers, activists, researchers and other stakeholders to discuss overlapping concerns and goals in the areas of HIV, racial justice, the criminal legal system, and re-entry services. The objectives of this seminar are to:

Describe how incarceration and interactions with law enforcement impact HIV/STI acquisition risk and treatment engagement.
Develop recommendations for improving partnerships and service integration in order to increase HIV/STI prevention, testing, and treatment engagement among people impacted by the criminal legal system and reduce recidivism and improve diversion services for those affected by HIV.
Identify policy options and policy research priorities at the intersection of HIV and the criminal legal system.

We welcome attendees interested in prioritizing mass incarceration as an area of necessary focus for ending the HIV epidemic in Los Angeles to attend - including CBO staff, social services providers, HIV providers, mental health and substance use providers and academic researchers. REGISTER HERE or copy and paste URL: bit.ly/buildresist Continuing Education Credits for nurses and mental health providers provided by the Pacific AIDS Education and Training Center - Los Angeles Area. See flyer for details. In order to request CE credits, a registration with the PAETC is required prior to the seminar. Please contact Damilola Jolayemi at ojolayemi@mednet.ucla.edu with questions.

October 25, 2022

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10:00am – 11:30am Los Angeles

Strategies to Support Access to HIV Services

Good afternoon, EHE regional response partners! Please join us for the next EHE Regional Learning Collaborative session 22 entitled "Strategies to Support Access to HIV Services" on Tuesday, October 25, from 10-11:30 AM PT! This session will focus onto helping support access to HIV services in California’s EHE Phase 1 counties and beyond. Our panelists for this session include: California Department of Public Health, Office of AIDS

Leroy Blea, MPH, Ending the Epidemics Project Manager

Alameda Health Consortium

Rhodora Ursua, MPH, Chief Development Officer

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Division of HIV and STD Programs

Kim Bui, MPH, Section Manager - Direct Community Services

Event flyer: Strategies to Support Access to HIV Services - Flyer Speaker information coming soon! REGISTER HERE If you have any questions, please contact me at erosenberg-carlson@mednet.ucla.edu. About the EHE Regional Learning Collaborative: This project began in September 2019 when CHIPTS received a one-year EHE supplement award from the National Institute of Mental Health to engage a regional effort for coordinated EHE response in California. This involved:

Bringing together stakeholders from the eight California EHE Phase 1 counties;
working with those stakeholders to assess key needs, collaborative opportunities, and existing resources for a coordinated EHE response;
and compiling findings and recommendations from this project to help facilitate an EHE regional response.

October 18, 2022

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Conference / Grand Round

11:00am – 12:00pm Los Angeles

Centering Equity and Community Engagement to Advance HIV Research

REGISTER TODAY! The UCLA Ground Round entitled, "Beyond Research for Research Sake: Centering Equity and Community Engagement to Advance HIV Research" will take place on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., PST. The event will feature Sannisha K. Dale, PhD, EDM , Director and Founder, SHINE Research Program Dr. Dale will provide an overview of (a) how equity and community engagement is centered in the Strengthening Health with Innovation and Engagement (SHINE) research program in Miami, FL, (b) applicable research studies and findings engaging Black communities living with and placed at risk for HIV, and (c) research findings highlighting the role of socio-structural factors and resilience resources.

Event Flyer: Beyond Research for Research Sake: Centering Equity and Community Engagement to Advance HIV Research - Flyer

The Grand Rounds monthly lectures are delivered by renowned researchers/scientists, clinicians, community members and leaders in the HIV prevention and treatment field, and aim to:

Share latest research findings on HIV prevention, care, and treatment, and highlight important developments in research
Encourage scientific collaborations and networking between UCLA investigators and invited speakers
Excite an interest in HIV/AIDS research for early career investigators, and provide resources about new research findings, funding, and career opportunities.

For more information regarding UCLA Grand Rounds, please visit our page.

September 22, 2022

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12:00pm – 1:00pm Los Angeles

Proposal Basics: Preparing Applications for Research Funding

Dear Colleagues, CHIPTS is excited to invite you to a career-development webinar titled “Proposal Basics: Preparing Applications for Research Funding” on Thursday, September 22, 2022 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PT. Learn more and register below. During this webinar, Laura Sheehan, Manager of Research Administration for the Department of Family Medicine at UCLA DGSOM, will discuss funding opportunities, fundamentals of preparing a proposal (including creating a budget), and the lifespan of a research project from inception to close-out. The objectives of the webinar include:

Providing a basic overview of the research funding process, including identifying appropriate funding opportunities, exploring different kinds of sponsors, and understanding typical proposal components.
Describing the lifespan of a research project from development to close-out.
Discussing the fundamentals of preparing a research proposal, including tailoring research plans to specific opportunities, creating a budget, organizing your team, building a timeline for submission, and how to avoid common mistakes.

All are welcome. We especially encourage emerging investigators, post-doctoral students, and graduate students interested in research to join. REGISTER HERE or copy and paste URL: https://bit.ly/3QW5D0n If you have any questions, please contact Enrique Sanchez at EESanchez@mednet.ucla.edu

September 20, 2022

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10:00am – 11:30am Los Angeles

Strategies to Support Individuals Aging with HIV

In honor of National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day, join this EHE Regional Learning Collaborative session entitled "Strategies to Support Individuals Aging with HIV," on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 from 10 - 11:30 a.m. PT. Participate in this session to learn about strategies and approaches for supporting the needs of older adults with HIV. Register here.

September 14, 2022

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11:00am – 12:30pm Los Angeles

COVID-19 Findings and Perspectives – From South Los Angeles to East Los Angeles

Dear Colleagues - Our partners at the California Community Foundation (CCF), UCLA Center for Behavioral and Addiction Medicine (UCLA CBAM), Community Response System of South Los Angeles (CRSSLA), and SELA Collaborative are hosting a virtual forum entitled “COVID-19 Findings and Perspectives - From South Los Angeles to East Los Angeles” on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, from 11 AM – 12:30 PM PT. Please find more information from our partners below and attached. Save the Date for an upcoming virtual forum entitled, “COVID-19 Findings and Perspectives - From South Los Angeles to East Los Angeles” planned for September 14, 2022, 11am -12:30pm PT. The communities of South Los Angeles and Southeast Los Angeles were disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 over the past two years of the pandemic. As the pandemic unfolded, key community-driven collaboratives came together to improve access to equitable testing and vaccinations. This virtual convening will highlight the effective strategies implemented by these collaboratives to address the inequities during the COVID-19 pandemic and share key policy recommendations for future response and recovery efforts. The objectives of this forum are to:

Spotlight community networks and leadership that led COVID-19 crisis responses in South LA and Southeast LA.
Be productive in addressing South LA and Southeast LA communities’ needs.
Advocate to policymakers to start/center with these South LA and Southeast LA community networks and leadership in their response and recovery efforts.

We welcome participation from community members, community leaders, funders, members of health systems and organizations who worked on COVID-19 response, and policy makers responsible for response and recovery resources in South and Southeast Los Angeles. If you have any questions, please contact Carolina Vallejo (cvallejo@calfund.org).

August 18, 2022

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10:00am – 12:00pm Los Angeles

Addressing Oral Health among Older Adults with HIV

Dear Colleagues, CHIPTS, APLA Health, the Pacific AIDS Education and Training Center (PAETC), and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation are excited to invite you to the 3^rd session of the California Statewide HIV and Aging Educational Initiative, entitled “Addressing Oral Health among Older Adults with HIV.” This session will take place on Thursday, August 18, 2022, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT. By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Describe the state of oral health among older adults with HIV in California.
Identify primary signs of oral disease among older adults with HIV in California.
Explain how to connect older clients with HIV in California to the dental programs and services that will help meet their oral health needs.