The SBSRC

The UNC CFAR Social and Behavioral Science Research Core (SBSRC) seeks to facilitate and support new collaborative HIV-related research that is interdisciplinary and inter-institutional. The Core links existing social and behavioral science researchers and seeks to engage new research endeavors and collaborations by:

• Supporting ongoing HIV/AIDS social and behavioral research as well as social and behavioral components of ongoing HIV/AIDS biomedical research
• Supporting and enhancing the communication of existing HIV/AIDS Social and Behavioral researchers with each other and with biomedical researchers
• Planning new research initiatives in high priority social and behavioral areas

This website can serve as a tool for quickly learning about the areas of expertise, interest and experience of some of the researchers associated with the Core and has been designed to be used by researchers who are looking for someone to collaborate or consult with on a project. If, after looking over the site, you would like for the Social and Behavior Core to link you to a researcher with a particular area of expertise or interest, please fill out the networking request form and a member of the Core staff will be happy to assist you.

Currently, the Core is sponsoring three work groups related to Social and Behavioral aspects of HIV infection. Please check the Work Groups tab on the main menu to review the specific goals and projects for each of the work groups. Please contact the Core Manager if you are interested in participating with a group or groups, or if you have ideas for a future work group.

We consider this site to be a work in progress and will be updating and adding to the content on a continual basis. If you would like your work to be included on this site please contact Michele Demers.