Social and Behavioral Sciences Research Network CFAR

1. CFAR Social and Behavioral Sciences Research Network (SBSRN)3rd Scientific MeetingSeattle, WA October 20 - 22, 2008 Social and Behavioral Sciences Research Network CFAR

2. Non-CFAR Battelle California Department of Public Health NIAID, NIMH Public Health—Seattle & King County San Francisco AIDS Foundation San Francisco Department of Public Health PATH SBRI Portland State University Spelman College Stanford University University of Pittsburgh University of Connecticut VA Hospital- Boston Yale University Institutions Represented CFARs • Baylor College of Medicine/University of Texas • Brown University/Tufts University/Lifespan • Duke University • Emory University • Harvard University Medical School • University of Alabama at Birmingham • University of California, Los Angeles • University of California, San Diegoa • University of California, San Francisco • University of Colorado • University of Massachusetts Medical Center • University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • University of Miamia • University of Rochestera • University of Pennsylvania • University of Washington/FHCRC • Vanderbilt/ Meharrya aFirst time SBSRN Participant Social and Behavioral Sciences Research Network CFAR

3. Mentoring Day – October 20, 2008 • 17 mentees from 11 institutions • 29% minority (5 participants) • What participants liked most … “Opportunity to meet and receive feedback from program officers at NIH. I will be more confident contacting them now. Also it is so generous to provide travel and lodging - I would not have been able to attend.” “Supportive atmosphere, collaborative spirit. Exposure to lots of state of the art work.” Social and Behavioral Sciences Research Network CFAR

4. Scientific Meeting – October 21, 2008 • 106 Attendees from 32 institutions • 84.4% rated meeting very good to excellent • Scientific Presentations, Morning Session • Accomplishments and Challenges in Interdisciplinary HIV Prevention Research – Judith Auerbach, PhD • Biomedical and Socio-Behavioral Research Partnerships– Grace John Stewart, MD • Translational Research: Public Health - Academic Partnerships – Seth Kalichman, PhD • Community - Academic Partnerships – Steve Wakefield • Research Methods – Martina Morris, PhD Social and Behavioral Sciences Research Network CFAR

5. Scientific Meeting – October 21, 2008 Working Groups – Afternoon Session Biomedical-Behavioral Research Partnerships (N=21) Dave Metzger, (U Penn) Ron Stall, (U Pitt) Community-Academic Partnerships (N=17) Kaijson Noilmar (HVTN, Legacy Project) Ann Kurth (UW) Jackie Hampton (Vanderbilt/Meharry) Public Health- Academic Partnerships (N=20) Matt Golden (UW) Seth Kalichman (U Conn) Research Methods (N=19) Jane Simoni (UW) Steve Safren (Harvard) Social and Behavioral Sciences Research Network CFAR

6. What Participants Thought the Strengths of the Scientific Program Were “Conference seems much improved by the new R13. It really helps to be able to bring in more senior researchers to speak and to run the groups.” “Relative small size, interactive format which was conducive to good discussion” “Quality of presenters; diversity of topics; sheer joy of being with behavioral and social science researchers in HIV/AIDS research.” “Interesting combination of biomedical and socio-behavioral researchers.” Social and Behavioral Sciences Research Network CFAR

7. Mathematical Modeling Workshop – October 22, 2008 • 55 Participants • 92.7% rated meeting very good to excellent • Hands-on demonstrations • Overview of modeling software “Excellent content, very knowledgeable instructors.” “Tremendous overview and explanations of basic models in morning. Greatly improved my ability to read lit critically.” “Fantastic hands-on learning experience.” Social and Behavioral Sciences Research Network CFAR

8. Accomplishments & Future Directions • R13 Conference Grant (Michael Blank, PI, U Penn CFAR) • JAIDS supplement - 2008 • Outcomes • Working Group Papers for 2nd Journal Supplement in process • Ongoing Working Group Meetings planned • Active force in shaping the HIV Prevention research agenda • Future Meeting Hosts • 2009 – Harvard/Brown CFARs • 2010 – Emory CFAR Social and Behavioral Sciences Research Network CFAR

9. Acknowledgements SBSRN Planning SBSRN Executive Committee • David Metzger, U Penn • Michael Blank, U Penn • Ralph DiClemente, Emory • Gina Wingood, Emory UW Planning Committee • Martina Morris • Lisa Manhart • Jennifer Foster SBSRN Staff • Tiffany Brown, U Penn • Arnel Montenegro, Emory NIH Representatives • Chris Gordon, NIMH • Cynthia Grossman, NIMH • Michael Stirratt, NIMH • Ann Namkung Lee, NIAID • Chau Nguyen, NIAID • Diana Finzi, NIAID • Additional support • NIMH/NIAID – R13 Conference Grant (mentees & speakers) • Gilead Sciences (reception) • 17 CFARs (travel & registration) • UW CFAR (mtg. costs). Social and Behavioral Sciences Research Network CFAR