The mission of the UAB HIV United Community Advisory Board is to bring together HIV-specific advisroy boards and volunteer groups focused on prevention, research, and direct services to: build capacity in order to have greater impact; collaborate by sharing information relevant to all groups; provide a community voice from both individual and united meetings to researchers.
| Process Area | Year over Year Impact (examples...) |
| Clinical & Behavioral Research | Increased # protocols reviewed, PI engagement improved (CAB involved early in research process; PIs accountable to CAB for results). |
| Prevention | Expanded community engagement/collaborative partnerships. |
| Patient Advisory Board | 71 events: leadership development, consumer-developed & driven programs (support groups, advocacy networks, trainings, etc.) |
| Volunteer Team | SHAPE & community testing, support processes (e.g.: clinic hosting). |
| CFAR Engaged Comm. Workgroup | Newest CAB: 'Engaged Community' co-developed: "reaching outside HIV-land to engage extended industries/other allies". |
| Faith & Spirituality Network | Developed/implanted several local CBA/TA; community forums/seminars, collaboration w/ BHAM Mayor's 90|90|90 WG |
| Pt. Development | E.G.: "Storytelling" Workshop: formal curriculum for patients to develop narratives. |
For more information about the UCAB, please contact Kelly Ross-Davis, kellyrossdavis@uabmc.edu.