Our Current Research
Here is the research studies that the HIPS program is currently conducting:
HIV Positive INTernet Study (PINTS)
This project uses formative internet-based research to improve health and reduce HIV transmission among HIV-positive persons.
Principal Investigator: Keith Horvath, Ph.D.
Investigators: Simon Rosser, Ph.D., Eileen Harwood, PhD. From the CDC division of HIV/AIDS prevention: Cari Courtenay-Quirk Afv2@cdc.gov , Holly Fischer Mvb8@cdc.gov , Rachel Kachur Rlk4@cdc.gov , Mary McFarlane Xzm3@cdc.gov , Ann O'Leary Aao0@cdc.gov , Cheryl A. Pressly (senior grants management specialist) CAM6@cdc.gov .
Funding Agency: Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Men's Internet Study II (MINTS)
This is a competing continuation application to further HIV prevention research on the Internet as a risk environment.
Principal Investigator: B. R. Simon Rosser, Ph.D., M.P.H., L.P.
Investigators: Eli Coleman, Ph.D., Walter Bockting, Ph.D., Joseph Konstan, Ph.D., Simon Hooper, Ph.D., Ann Hill Duin, Ph.D., Gary Remafedi, M.D., M.P.H., J. Michael Oakes, Ph.D.
Funding Agency: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Center for AIDS Research
This proposal studies the impact of law and internet use on gay alcohol outlets and alcohol-related HIV risk behavior.
Principal Investigator: B. R. Simon Rosser, Ph.D., M.P.H., L.P.
Investigators: Dale Carpenter, J.D., Joseph Konstan, Ph.D., Rhonda Jones-Webb, Dr.P.H., Laura Gurak, Ph.D., J. Michael Oakes, Ph.D., Keith Horvath, Ph.D
Funding Agency: National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Man to Man Sexual Health Seminars
The primary objective of M2M is to provide an innovative, evidenced-based, high-quality, intensive, community and risk-appropriate HIV risk-reduction intervention directly to the community most infected and affected by HIV in the U.S., gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men.
Principal Investigator: B. R. Simon Rosser, Ph.D., M.P.H., L.P.
Funding Agency: Minnesota Department of Health
Questions? Contact Gunna Kilian, HIPS Program Manager .