The HIV Prevention Trials Network is a worldwide collaborative clinical trials network that develops and tests the safety and efficacy of interventions designed to prevent the transmission of HIV.
What attracted you to a career in HIV prevention research?
I have been drawn to HIV prevention research as a direct extension of my dedication to women’s health. Giving individuals information and tools to help protect themselves from HIV and other sexually transmitted infections is fundamental to sexual and reproductive health and rights. Given my dedication to women’s health, I seek to contribute to science that can overcome existing barriers to care and improve the lives of women and girls...
What has been one of your proudest moments as a member of the HPTN?
HPTN's scientific contributions have been pivotal in the global fight against HIV/AIDS. Through numerous studies, HPTN investigators have meaningfully contributed to preventing transmission and expanding access to testing and treatment. Particularly inspiring is the landmark HPTN 052 study...
I support HPTN leadership and protocol teams with my knowledge and experience in HIV prevention clinical trials, operations, and data management while still having opportunities to solve data management puzzles and geek out on science...
The HPTN Scholars Program seeks to provide scholar recipients with the knowledge, skills and connections to further their careers as independent investigators in the HIV prevention research field.
