"Avian reservoirs: virus hunters and birdwatchers in Chinese sentinel posts." New Genetics Society, ahead-of-print(ahead-of-print), pp. 1–2

In the United States, clinical HIV data reported to surveillance systems operated by jurisdictional departments of public health are re-used for epidemiology and prevention. 2018, all jurisdictions began using genetic sequence from drug resistance tests identify people living with in "clusters" others genetically similar strains. This is called "molecular surveillance" (MHS). 2019, "cluster detection response" (CDR) programs that re-use MHS became "fourth pillar" national strategy. Public...

Emerging Long COVID research indicates the condition has major population health consequence. Other chronic conditions have previously been associated with functional and mental challenges - including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), suicide ideation, substance use lower life satisfaction.This study explores correlations between self-reported COVID, among a random community-based sample of people (n = 655) aged 20-50 years who contracted COVID-19 prior to...

Abstract Introduction: Team Methods to Advance Processes and Performance in Science (TeamMAPPS) is an evidence-based competency model intervention. TeamMAPPS was developed by experts the of with translational teams mind. focuses on three core teamwork competencies: (1) psychological safety, (2) awareness exchange, (3) self-correction adaptation. In 2023, framework operationalized into five online training modules that can be used train whole or individuals, without facilitation, any order....

Some early English language news coverage of COVID-19 epidemiology focused on studies that examined how SARS-CoV-2 (the coronavirus causes COVID-19) was evolving at the genetic level. The use phylogenetic methods to analyse pathogen sequence data understand disease dynamics is called 'molecular' or 'genomic' epidemiology. Many research groups in this subfield utilise open science practices, which can involve circulation unreviewed findings publicly-accessible venues online. From March May...

Policy Points Molecular HIV surveillance and cluster detection response (MHS/CDR) programs have been a core public health activity in the United States since 2018 are “fourth pillar” of Ending Epidemic initiative launched 2019. MHS/CDR has caused controversy, including calls for moratorium from networks people living with HIV. In October 2022, Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA) adopted resolution calling major reforms. We analyze policy landscape present four proposals to...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, in some jurisdictions, police have become involved enforcing coronavirus-related measures. Relatedly, several North American jurisdictions established data sharing protocols with law enforcement. Research across a range of fields has demonstrated that involving matters public health disproportionately impacts most vulnerable and does more harm than good. This is reflected consensus against criminalization emerged among civil society organizations focused on HIV,...

AbstractBackground The emergence of molecular HIV surveillance (MHS) and cluster detection response (CDR) programs as key features the United States (US) strategy since 2018 has caused major controversies. that re-use individuals' routinely collected clinical data do not require consent on basis public benefit these outweighs rights to opt out. However, criticisms MHS/CDR have questioned whether expanded uses genetic sequence for prevention reach beyond traditional health ethics frameworks....

In recent years, applications of big data-driven predictive analytics in public health programs have expanded, offering promises greater efficiency and improved outcomes. This commentary considers the turn toward modeling US-based HIV initiatives. Through two case studies, we analyze emergent ethical problems risks. We focus on potential harms related to (1) classifying people living with systems, (2) new ways combining sharing individuals' data that approaches employ, (3) how challenge...

Health policies and the problems they constitute are deeply shaped by multiple publics. In this article we conceptualize

What is Queer STS, and what new about it? In this “News in Focus” piece we situate recent efforts by various STS scholars to tinker play with the intersections of queer studies social science technology within a longer history sexuality studies. We also narrate several critical developments academic collaborations growing subfield, from workshops conference roundtables, attempt further develop theory praxis while negotiating role nascent sphere practice.

Abstract Introduction: A recent literature review revealed no studies that explored teams used an explicit theoretical framework for multiteam systems in academic settings, such as the increasingly important multi-institutional cross-disciplinary translational team (MCTT) form. We conducted exploratory 30-interview grounded theory study over two rounds to analyze participants’ experiences from three universities who assembled MCTT order pursue a complex grant proposal related research on...

Global health agencies are increasingly promoting the scale-up of next-generation whole genome sequencing (NG-WGS) pathogens into infectious disease control programs, including for tuberculosis (TB). However, little is known about how stakeholders in low-to-middle income countries (LMICs) understand ethics, benefits, and risks these proposals. We conducted a qualitative study Greater Gaborone, Botswana to learn TB there viewed potential NG-WGS Botswana’s program. 30 interviews four...

Abstract In recent funding calls, the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences has shifted its focus from “translational research,” which applies to studies in specific therapeutic areas, toward science” interventions aim modify system of translational discovery health sciences. To date, social responsibilities science have not been adequately articulated. this paper, we argue that ethical practice should include explicit contribute improved outcomes and decreased disparities....

OBJECTIVES/GOALS: We are using ethnographic methods and Dissemination Implementation (D&I) frameworks to study barriers facilitators implementing ‘TeamMAPPS: Team Methods Advance Processes Performance in Science.’ TeamMAPPS is an evidence-based Science curriculum deployed as five online modules being implemented across CTSA hubs. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: For this pre-implementation study, we used the Mapping framework understand likely facilitators, with aim of designing implementation...

This paper describes how state and local departments of public health (DPHs) in the United States build HIV “out care” lists using “Data to Care” guidance from Centers for Disease Control Prevention (CDC). DPHs use these prevention outreach contact tracing. out care data sent them by laboratories every time a clinician orders routine HIV-related bloodwork patient. If person does not report bloodwork, or shows poor results, they can be placed on an list. The processes construct refine show...

What is Queer STS, and what new about it? In this “News in Focus” piece we situate recent efforts by various STS scholars to tinker play with the intersections of queer studies social science technology within a longer history sexuality studies. We also narrate several critical developments academic collaborations growing subfield, from workshops conference roundtables, attempt further develop theory praxis while negotiating role nascent sphere practice.