2026 Third Coast CFAR Symposium
Advancing Implementation of Long-Acting Injectables to End the HIV Epidemic
Join the Third Coast Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) on Tuesday, March 3, at 12:00-6:30pm CT for our 2026 Symposium, Advancing Implementation of Long-Acting Injectables to End the HIV Epidemic.
The symposium will highlight scientific innovations to accelerate implementation of Long-Acting Injectables (LAIs) for HIV treatment and prevention. Sarit Golub, PhD, MPH, will deliver the keynote address.
Symposium Highlights
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- Scientific presentations featuring key stakeholders in HIV implementation research
- Networking with local implementation scientists, researchers, public health partners, and community members
- Opportunities to identify next steps in research to advance implementation of Long-Acting Injectables for HIV prevention and treatment
Agenda At-a-Glance
Speakers and presentation titles will be added below as they become available.
| 12:00-1:30pm |
Registration & Lunch Interactive Lunchtime Session on Lenacapavir Rollout for HIV Prevention (Optional) Swarup Mehta, PharmD, Gilead Sciences Medical Affairs |
| 1:30-1:40pm |
Opening Remarks Brian Mustanski, PhD, Northwestern University |
| 1:40-2:20pm |
Keynote Address Sarit Golub, PhD, Hunter College of the City University of New York |
| 2:20-3:20pm |
Session 1: Implementation Research on LAIs Presentations by: Moira McNulty, MD, University of Chicago Amelia Van Pelt, PhD, Northwestern University; Jorge Cestou, PhD, MBA, Chicago Department of Public Health Amy Johnson, PhD, Lurie Children’s Hospital Moderator: Michael Newcomb, PhD, Northwestern University |
| 3:20-3:40pm | Break |
| 3:40-4:10pm |
Session 2: Implementation Perspectives: What Is Actually Happening With LAIs? Panel discussion with: Keith Green, PhD, MSW, Chicago Black Gay Men’s Caucus Maya Green, MD, MPH, Onyx Medical Wellness Brandon Hill, PhD, Vivent Health Moderator: Dennis Li, PhD, MPH, Northwestern University |
| 4:10-4:20pm |
Generating New Resources for HIV Implementation Research Nanette Benbow, MAS, Northwestern University |
| 4:30-6:30pm |
Reception & Networking Wine, beer, and hors d’oeuvres will be provided. |
Registration
The symposium is free and open to the public—click the button below to register to attend.
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About the Keynote Speaker
Sarit A. Golub, PhD, MPH, is Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Hunter College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY), and Director of the Behavioral and Implementation Science Core of the Einstein-Rockefeller-CUNY Center for AIDS Research (ERC-CFAR). She received her MPH from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and her PhD from Harvard University. Golub directs the Hunter Alliance for Research and Translation (HART), whose mission is to translate research findings into practical implications for service and advocacy organizations. Golub conducts community-based implementation research and training in collaboration with health departments, training institutes, and capacity building programs across the United States.Co-Sponsors
Date & Time
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Location
Hughes Auditorium and Potocsnak Family Atrium, Northwestern University
303 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
Parking
Parking validation will be available for Huron-Superior Garage for attendees who are not affiliated with Northwestern University. Visit the registration table during the symposium for validation.
Huron-Superior Garage
222 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Questions
Please email the Third Coast CFAR team at cfar@northwestern.edu with any questions.
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