Wednesday, November 4, 2009

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

 

Location:

Hilton Nashville Downtown

121 4th Avenue South, Nashville, Tennessee 37201

 

Across the globe HIV rates in incarcerated populations tend to be greater than in the community. In the United States alone, one in seven HIV infected individuals passes through a correctional facility each year, many of them undiagnosed. Within this pool of individuals there are tremendous challenges, including an enormous burden of co-occurring disorders such as mental illness, addiction, viral hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and substantial social challenges. Lack of linkage to care after release often leads to interruption of antiretroviral therapy and return to high-risk activities.

 

MISSION:

The mission of the CFAR Collaboration on HIV in Corrections is to support multi-disciplinary interactions between investigators to enhance research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of HIV and associated conditions (including linkage to care after release) for incarcerated individuals.

 

GOALS:

1) To develop cross-CFAR research and training collaborations, 2) To establish a mock review panel for corrections-related NIH grants, and 3) To assess the top priorities for corrections research and training nationwide.

 

TARGET GROUP:

This program is designed for any Research Investigator or clinician interested in conducting HIV/AIDS research in a correctional setting.

 

If you plan to join the CFAR-CHWR Dinner Meeting, please register on-line by 10/25/09.

Pre-registration and pre-payment for the dinner is required.

For more meeting information, please contact Project Director, Nathaniel Lepp at nlepp@lifespan.org or (401) 793-4619.