HIV Grand Rounds
The HIV Grand Rounds series, offered by UCLA CHIPTS, UCLA-CDU CFAR, and the UCLA AIDS Institute, consists of hour-long lunchtime lectures that are delivered by invited guests or distinguished members of the Institute faculty on a broad range of HIV-related topics.
The aims of the Grand Rounds series are to:
- Share the latest research findings on HIV prevention, care, and treatment, and highlight important developments in HIV-related 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 the UCLA HIV Grand Rounds, please contact Damilola Jolayemi at ojolayemi@mednet.ucla.edu.
Virtual Registration:
https://uclahs.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUtceitrTMoGNH6f-SUU2Z_L3Bd2ktCO04n
Upcoming Events:
The virtual HIV Grand Rounds 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
This presentation will discuss 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.
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Past Events
“Using Intensive Longitudinal Measurement to Identify Intervention Targets to Improve Mental and Sexual Health and Reduce Substance Use in Vulnerable Populations“
Presented by: Patrick A. Wilson, PhD
- Professor of Psychology Department of Psychology, UCLA
Presentation: Soon
Recording:
“Optimizing PrEP Uptake Among Youth in Los Angeles and New Orleans via Telehealth Coaching, Online Peer Support and Automated Texting: Results from ATN 149“
Presented by: Dr. Dallas Swendeman
- Professor-in-Residence, UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior
Recording:
“HIV Epidemiology and Prevention with Transgender Men and Transmasculine People“
Presented by: Sari L. Reisner, PhD
- Director of Transgender Health, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Event Flyer: HIV Epidemiology and Prevention with Transgender Men and Transmasculine People - Flyer
Presentation: Soon!
Recording:
“A Behavioral Science Agenda for HIV Therapeutics“
Presented by: Jane M. Simoni, PhD
- Professor and Director of Clinical Training, Department of Psychology, University of Washington (UW)
- Director, UW Behavioral Research Center for HIV (BIRCH)
Event Flyer: A Behavioral Science Agenda for HIV Therapeutics - Flyer
Presentation: A Behavioral Science Agenda for HIV Therapeutics - Slides
Recording:
“SARS-CoV-2 Variants Evolve Convergent Strategies to Remodel the Host Response”
Presented by: 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
Presentation:
Recording:
“Challenges of Researching Latina/os and Community-based Participatory Research Approach as a Response to Those Challenges“
Presented by: Maria Cecilia Zea, PhD:
- Professor, Department of Psychological and Brain
Sciences, George Washington University - Founding Director, GWU Latino Health Research
Recording:
“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.“
Presented by: Ricky Bluthenthal, BA, MA, PhD:
- Professor, Vice Chair for DEI,
- Associate Dean for Social Justice Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, Keck School of Medicine, USC
Event Flyer: Social Misery and HIV Risk Among People Who Use Drugs - Flyer
Presentation: Social Misery and HIV Risk Among People Who Use Drugs - Slides
Recording:
Towards a COVID-19 Vaccine to Protect Against SARS-CoV-2 Variants and Animal Sarbecoviruses Without Updating
Presented by: Pamela Bjorkman, PhD:
- David Baltimore Professor of Biology and Biological Engineering; Merkin Institute Professor
Event Flyer: Towards a COVID-19 Vaccine to Protect Against SARS-CoV-2 Variants and Animal Sarbecoviruses Without Updating - Flyer
Presentation: Towards a COVID-19 Vaccine to Protect Against SARS-CoV-2 Variants and Animal Sarbecoviruses Without Updating - Slides
Question & Answer: N/A
Recording:
Making a Difference in Health: Focus on the Environment, Not Only the Individual
Presented by: Marguerita Lightfoot, PhD:
- Professor and Associate Dean of Research, Oregon Health and Science University – Portland State University School of Public Health.
Event Flyer: Making a Difference in Health: Focus on the Environment, Not Only the Individual - Flyer
Presentation: Making a Difference in Health: Focus on the Environment, Not Only the Individual - Slides
Question & Answer: N/A
Recording:
Beyond Research for Research Sake: Centering Equity and Community Engagement to Advance HIV Research
Presented by:
Sannisha K. Dale, PhD, EdM:
- Associate Professor with Tenure in Psychology, University of Miami
- Director and Founder, SHINE Research Program
- Co-Director, MPI, Change
Event Flyer: Beyond Research for Research Sake: Centering Equity and Community Engagement to Advance HIV Research - Flyer
Presentation: Beyond Research for Research Sake: Centering Equity and Community Engagement to Advance HIV Research - Slides
Question & Answer: N/A
Recording:
ETR’s Health Equity Framework: From Reflection to Integration and Action for HIV Research
Presented by:
Dr. Ifeoma C. Udoh:
- Senior Research Scientist, Education, Training, and Resource (ETR)
Event Flyer: ETR’s Health Equity Framework: From Reflection to Integration and Action for HIV Research - Flyer
Presentation: ETR’s Health Equity Framework: From Reflection to Integration and Action for HIV Research - Slides
Question & Answer: N/A
Recording:
Regenerating T Cell Immunity
Presented by:
David T. Scadden, MD:
- Gerald and Darlene Jordan Professor of Medicine, Harvard University
Event Flyer: Regenerating T Cell Immunity - Flyer
Presentation: Soon!
Question & Answer: N/A
Recording:
People Aging With HIV In The US: A Simulation Modeling Approach
Presented by:
Emily Hyle, MD, MSc, DTMH:
- Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital
- Assistant Physician, Infectious Disease Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital
Event Flyer: People Aging with HIV in the US: A Simulation Modeling Approach - Flyer
Presentation: People Aging with HIV In The US: A Simulation Modeling Approach - Slides
Question & Answer: N/A
Recording:
Environmental Justice and Women’s Reproductive Health
Presented by:
Tamarra James-Todd, PhD, MPH:
- Mark and Catherine Winkler Associate Professor of Environmental Reproductive Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of PH
- Instructor, Department of Medicine, Harvard T.H. Chan School of PH
Event Flyer: Environmental Justice and Womens Reproductive Health - Flyer
Presentation: For a copy of the slides contact tjtodd@hsph.harvard.edu
Question & Answer: N/A
Recording:
N/A
The Politics of Epidemiologic Risk Data in Global HIV Prevention Science
Presented by:
Amaya Perez-Brumer, PhD, MSc:
- Assistant Professor, Division of Social and Behavioural Health Sciences, University of Toronto
Event Flyer: The Politics of Epidemiologic Risk Data in Global HIV Prevention Science - Flyer
Presentation: For a copy of the slides contact a.perezbrumer@utoronto.ca
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Question & Answer: N/A
Recording:
Getting to Zero, San Francisco: Successes, Challenges, and Future Strategies
Presented by:
Susan Buchbinder, MD
- Clinical Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology, UCSF
- Director- Bridge HIV, San Francisco Department of Public Health
- Attending Physician General Medical Clinic, San Francisco General Hospital
Event Flyer: Getting to Zero San Francisco - Successes, Challenges and Future Strategies - Flyer
Presentation: Getting to Zero, San Francisco: Successes, Challenges, and Future Strategies - Slides
Question & Answer: N/A
Recording:
The Enemy of My Enemy: Bacteriophage Therapy to Treat Multi-drug Resistant Bacterial Infections
Presented by:
Steffanie A. Strathdee, PhD:
- Associate Dean of Global Health Sciences, UC San Diego
- Professor and Harold Simon Chair, Department of Medicine, UC San Diego
- Adjunct Professor, Simon Fraser University, Faculty of Health Sciences
Robert T. Schooley, M.D.:
- Senior Director, International Initiatives, UC San Diego
- Co-Director, Center for Innovative Phage Applications and Therapy
- Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases and Global Public Health, UC San Diego
Event Flyer: The Enemy of My Enemy: Bacteriophage Therapy to Treat Multi-drug Resistant Bacterial Infections - Flyer
Presentation: The Enemy of My Enemy: Bacteriophage Therapy to Treat Multi-drug Resistant Bacterial Infections - Slides
Question & Answer: N/A
Recording:
Innovations in Digital Health Strategies for Engaging Youth in HIV Treatment and Prevention
Presented by Lisa Hightow-Weidman, MD, MPH:
- Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine, University of N. Carolina
- Professor, Dept. of Health Behavior, University of N. Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health
Event Flyer: Innovations in Digital Health Strategies for Engaging Youth in HIV Treatment and Prevention - Flyer
Presentation: Innovations in Digital Health Strategies for Engaging Youth in HIV Treatment and Prevention - Slides
Question & Answer: N/A
Recording:
Disentangling the Role of Networks in the Transmission of HIV and Hepatitis C Virus among People Who Inject Drugs
Presented by Sunil S. Solomon, MBBS, PhD, MPH:
- Associate Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University
- Associate Professor of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins University, MD
- Chairman, YR Gaitonde Medical Educational and Research Foundation/ Chennai, India
Event Flyer: Disentangling the Role of Networks in the Transmission of HIV and HCV among PWID - Flyer
Presentation: Disentangling the Role of Networks in the Transmission of HIV and HCV among PWID - Slides
Question & Answer: N/A
Recording:
Long-Acting Injectable Cabotegravir for HIV PrEP: What We Know and What We Need To Know
Presented by Raphael J. Landovitz, MD, MSc:
- Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, UCLA DGSOM
- Co-Director, UCLA Center for Clinical AIDS Research and Education
- Co-Director, UCLA Center for HIV Identification, Prevention, and Treatment Services
Event Flyer: Long-Acting Injectable Cabotegravir for HIV PrEP - Flyer
Presentation: Long-Acting Injectable Cabotegravir for HIV PrEP - Slides
Question & Answer: Long-Acting Injectable Cabotegravir for HIV PrEP - Q&A Session
Recording: