Panel at 2017 United States Conference on AIDS focuses on DC Community Role in HIV Research


September 7, 2017

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Members of the DC CFAR Community Advisory Board (CAB) will participate in a DC-focused panel presentation at this year's United States Conference on AIDS (USCA). The panel, "Bridgebuilding: Community Spotlight on HIV Research in DC", will showcase the range of HIV research currently underway in Washington, DC, and the role that our community plays in this important work.

Panelists include George Kerr, GIII Associates and DC CFAR CAB member who will discuss Faith, Spirituality and HIV research; A. Toni Young with the Martin Delaney Collaboratory who will discuss the BELIEVE project; Dr. Kate Michel from Georgetown University who will discuss HIV and Women; Melissa Turner from the VA who will discuss the role of veterans in HIV research at the VAMC; and Marcia Ellis, DC CFAR CAB Chair, who will discuss community involvement in the DC CFAR. Presentations will be followed by an interactive discussion among session participants about HIV research and community partnerships.

The session is open to all USCA attendees and will take place in the Archives room at the Marriott Marquis on Friday, September 8, 2017 from 2:00-4:00pm. If you are registered to attend USCA, we encourage you to stop by this exciting DC-focused session.

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