Behavioral & Implementation Science Core
The Behavioral & Implementation Science Core (BISC) of the Einstein-Rockefeller-CUNY-Mount Sinai Center for AIDS Research (ERCM-CFAR) facilitates the development and implementation of interdisciplinary, theory-driven, rigorous behavioral and implementation science research that aligns bench, bedside and community to prevent new HIV infections and improve HIV care.
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Provide technical assistance and training on all aspects of qualitative and mixed-methods behavioral research including study design, data collection, implementation, analysis and manuscript preparation
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Provide technical assistance and training on cognitive interviewing: a tool used to evaluate and improve quantitative survey measures so they capture what is intended within different contexts and populations
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Facilitate adoption of implementation science approaches, methods, and frameworks to expand and strengthen HIV research, while focusing on strategies that mitigate health challenges
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Community Participatory Partnership (CPP): The BISC facilitates partnerships between CFAR investigators and community members, CBOs, and NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to maximize community-relevant research
Center Affiliations
Location and Contacts
Behavioral and Implementation Science Core Van Etten 6B25
Laurie J. Bauman, PhD
Scientific Director
Bruce D. Rapkin, PhD
Associate Scientific Director