CFAR Community Advisory Board

Chinazo Cunningham, MD, MSAssociate Professor of Medicine

CFAR CAB Goals

To inform the Bronx community about HIV-related research occurring at Einstein/Montefiore

To provide CFAR investigators with feedback and perspective to guide content and implementation of studies that address community issues and difficult-to-reach populations

Structure Established February 2012 Meetings every 3-4 months

CAB organizations

CAB organizations represent different communities affected by HIV

Drug users Latino, African-American groups LGBT Faith-based groups Homeless Local government Recently incarcerated National coalitions

CAB activities

CFAR pilot grant Required collaboration between CFAR

investigator and community organization

Other activities to facilitate collaboration Meet & greet event Guest speakers at CFAR CAB meetings CAB members to attend CFAR retreat Other activities???