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🔬 Exciting News in Clinical Research! ⚖️ I am thrilled to share that I have rejoined my colleagues at the UNC Institute for Global Health & Infectious Diseases to administer the World Health Organization's Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI) for The National Institutes of Health -funded studies. Our focus is the Study of Treatment and Reproductive Outcomes in Women (STAR) cohort, which aims to understand the effects of HIV infection and HIV-related medical conditions on women of reproductive age. The STAR cohort builds on the foundational work of the UNC-WOMEN'S INTERAGENCY HIV STUDY (WIHS), initiated in 1993. WIHS is one of the largest federally funded longitudinal cohort studies, encompassing nearly 4,000 women living with HIV (WLWH) or at risk for HIV infection. Recently, WIHS combined with the Multicenter AIDS Cohort Study (MACS), a cohort of gay and bisexual men, to form the MACS/WIHS Combined Cohort Study (MWCCS). I am particularly excited about this opportunity as it allows me to honor one of my most admired leaders in HIV research, Ada Adimora, who recently passed away. Joining this team ensures that her impactful work continues with the same quality and compassion she exemplified. My 20+ years of professional commitment to addressing health disparities and promoting health equity through research, community partnership development, and health communication have been pivotal in my journey. I have successfully adapted and implemented interventions in diverse settings, expanded study sites to reach diversity recruitment targets, and secured significant funding to further our mission. Highlights of My Work: Diversity and Inclusion in Clinical Trials: Successfully expanded a breast cancer intervention to community clinics, achieving high satisfaction rates among participants. Health Equity Research: Evaluated a $70k CDC Foundation grant, securing an additional $100k in funding. Health Communication: Produced the podcast series, "Advancing Accurate Representation in Research," reaching a global audience and promoting diversity in clinical trials. Get Involved: Research opportunities are available at UNC-Chapel Hill, UNC Health, and across North Carolina through Research for Me. Whether you're interested in a clinical trial or a research study, there are numerous ways to participate and make a difference. Check out the website to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eGvR7Cte Current Study Recruiting: Women aged 18-45 who are sexually active may be eligible for a study with compensation up to $150 per visit and travel reimbursement. For more information, call or text (919) 338-3650. Together, let's drive meaningful change and promote diversity in clinical research! Thank you for your support and engagement. #DiversityInResearch #ClinicalTrials #HealthEquity #HIVResearch #PublicHealth #JoinTheResearch

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