How exactly does HIV intersect with poverty and social vulnerability? On Tuesday, February 17, the McSilver Institute convened a lunchtime panel exploring how structural determinants shape both risk and outcomes. Three expert panelists showcased their research and discussed disparities affecting vulnerable communities and evidence-based strategies to reduce inequities.
Attendees joining at the NYU Silver School’s Parlor as well as virtually heard from Dr. Marya Gwadz, Associate Dean for Research, Professor, and Director of the Intervention Innovations Team Lab (IIT-Lab) at NYU Silver School of Social Work; Dr. Farzana Kapadia, Professor of Epidemiology and Population Health at NYU School of Global Public Health and NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Department of Population Health; and Dr. Ronald S. Braithwaite, Professor of Medicine and Population Health and Chief of the Division of Comparative Effectiveness and Decision Sciences at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Department of Population Health.
At the closing of the event, McSilver’s Dr. Samuel Kizito moderated a Q&A for audiences .
Learn more about how the McSilver Speaker Series examines current research and practice innovations to advance health equity.