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 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.