Spring Workshop: Introduction to HIV Implementation Science for Researchers, Faculty, Clinician-Scientists, Students

NOTE: Virtual link will be forwarded upon registration.

Speaker: Dr. Alison Hamilton, PhD, MPH

Discussant: Dr. Lawrence Bryant, PhD

Discussant: Dr. Maisha Standifer, PhD, MPH

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‍‍Implementation science (IS) focuses on improving health care quality by promoting the systematic uptake of research findings and other evidence-based and innovative practices into routine practice. Identification and evaluation of barriers and facilitators along the HIV care continuum, including service delivery, can inform the selection and use of implementation strategies that overcome barriers and enhance facilitators to strengthen ending the HIV epidemic efforts. The goals of this introductory 90-minute workshop are to:

• Promote the use of IS as a pragmatic approach for improving HIV prevention and care.
• Describe how HIV implementation science can advance health equity through collaborations among researchers, community members and leaders, policymakers, and implementers.
• Build capacity among researchers/faculty/clinician-scientists/students by introducing IS components
• Discuss the relevance of IS for HBCUs and HIV service organizations and practitioners in Georgia

At the conclusion of the workshop, attendees will behave gained knowledge about:

1. familiar with the definition of and rationale for HIV IS;
2. aware of the key components of IS;
3. attuned to how HIV IS can be a useful tool in their settings and initiatives; and
4. informed about IS funding opportunities and applications in the local region.

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‍Invited Attendees: Researchers, Faculty, Clinician-Scientists, Students

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About Dr. Alison B. Hamilton, PhD, MPH

Alison B.Hamilton, PhD, MPH, is a medical anthropologist, implementation scientist, and Professor-in-Residence in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the University of California Los Angeles. She is also a Research Career Scientist in the Center for the Study of Healthcare Innovation, Implementation, & Policy at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, and an Honorary Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. 

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About Dr. Lawrence Bryant, PhD, MPH, BSW, RRT (He/Him) 

Dr. Lawrence Bryant is a specialist in substance use disorders (SUD), HIV/AIDS prevention, nicotine addiction, vaping, and multi-perspective approaches to behavioral health issues. With a career spanning five decades, Dr. Bryant has dedicated himself to improving the well-being of older adults, the unhoused, and other underserved groups. Dr. Bryant notably led Georgia’s initial response to the opioid epidemic by developing a statewide strategic plan and surveillance data for the Georgia Department of Public Health.

Dr. Bryant’s extensive expertise includes more than 20 peer-reviewed publications on critical topics such as HIV/AIDS, homophobia, and tobacco control. Additionally, with over 50 years as a registered respiratory therapist, he played a significant role during the COVID-19 pandemic, exemplifying his commitment to health and safety during challenging times.

Currently, Dr. Bryant serves asa part-time assistant professor at Capella University and Kennesaw State University, where he mentors student dissertations and teaches courses in behavioral health, policy, health promotion, and research strategies.  As the Founder and CEO of Passion & Purpose Behavioral Health Consulting Services, LLC, he brings 34 years of personal experience in long-term recovery, guiding others with passion and purpose.