Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) SWG

Goals

The goals of the EHE SWG are to catalyze the development of high-impact implementation science initiatives that will contribute to bringing an end to the HIV epidemic. 

Aims:

  1. To catalyze the development of high-impact implementation science initiatives that will contribute to bringing an end to the HIV epidemic in local, regional and national “hotspots”
  2. To support innovative science for the four pillars of the national EHE initiative - diagnose, treat, prevent and respond
  3. To engage early stage, women and underrepresented minority investigators in implementation science and the EHE initiative.  

Activities:

EHE Jurisdictions Dept. of Health Seminar Series:

Implementation Science Webinar Series Recordings:

  • Part I: Dr. Sheree Schwartz (JHU) - "HIV-related implementation research and the scientific journey: Reframing the questions to get the answers you need".

  • Part II: Dr. Mirjam-Colette Kempf (UAB) -"Using Big Data to estimate Undiagnosed HIV Infection and inform HIV Testing Interventions in Alabama" and Dr. Jose Bauermeister (U Penn) -"Implementation barriers and opportunities to support the HIV Healthforce in Philadelphia".

  • Part III:  Dr. Allan Rodriguez (Miami CFAR) - "Advancing Implementation of Rapid Response (AIRR) Project: Preliminary Findings" and Dr. Ann Avery (CWRU CFAR) - "Molecular Cluster Analysis Understanding its use in NE Ohio".

2019 Citywide Seminar: Ending the HIV Epidemic and SWG Kick-off:

 

  • Alan Greenberg stands at the podium and makes Citywide Introductions1 of 15
  • Alan Greenberg addresses the Citywide audience for his introductions2 of 15
  • The audience of the Citywide listens to presentations3 of 15
  • Alan Greenberg presents the agenda for the Citywide Seminar4 of 15
  • Alan Greenberg looks to his laptop in his Citywide Seminar introductions5 of 15
  • Carl Dieffenbach introduces himself for his Keynote Address6 of 15
  • Carl Dieffenbach presents on what it will take to end the HIV epidemic7 of 15
  • The audience listens to the keynote address8 of 15
  • Carl Dieffenbach presents on the importance of HIV research9 of 15
  • The rows of audience listen and take notes on the presentations10 of 15
  • Audience members listen intently to the keynote address11 of 15
  • Three members form a panel as the Scientific Working Group leads12 of 15
  • The scientific working group panel addresses audience questions13 of 15
  • The Ending the HIV Epidemic project directors form a panel14 of 15
  • The Ending the HIV Epidemic panel answers audience questions15 of 15

Amanda Castel

Amanda Castel, MD, MPH
Academic Lead

Clover Barnes

Clover L. Barnes, RN, BSN, MBA 

Government Lead

Abby Charles

Abby Charles, MPH 

Community Lead