The UCLA AIDS Institute behavioral scientists explore how HIV infection affects patients and their families. UCLA faculty members partner with clinics and grassroots organizations to reach the people who need HIV education and services the most – adolescents, women, ethnic and other underrepresented communities, new immigrants and the poor and homeless. Key studies focus on the unique needs of women and teens infected with HIV, the complexity of HIV drug regimens, and how HIV patients enter the healthcare system.

UCLA CFAR CORES

Biostatistics
The Biostatistics Core of the UCLA Center for AIDS research is designed to serve as a centralized resource for biostatistical expertise to support AIDS research.

Consultation
The Consultation Core of the UCLA Center for AIDS research offers consultation from faculty on factors such as sexual risk taking, the effects of trauma and violence, substance abuse, neurological impairment and coping strategies that affect behavioral adherence to risk reduction strategies for affected and infected populations. Consultation is also offered on HIV strategies to improve health promotion in populations living with HIV/AIDS.