August 15, 2023
11:00am – 12:00pm Los Angeles
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
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.
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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.
