Current Research Projects
South Africa: Khanya R01
Peer-Delivered Intervention to Improve ART Adherence and SUD
Nature-based bA
Nature-based delivery of peer-led behavioral activation to promote well-being
Khanya-Ekhaya “Home” R21
South Africa: Home-Based Health Workers Support for People Living with HIV
PRISM
Peer Recovery to Improve Polysubstance Use and Mobile Telemedicine Retention
Detroit Peer Recovery R01
Peer-Delivered Intervention for Depression among People with Substance Use Disorder
HEAL Together
How Peers Can Improve Methadone Retention for People Living with OUD
PUSH R01 Trial
Peer BA to Improve Long Acting Injectable HIV Treatment and Prevention Outcomes
ARTEMIS R24
Researchers Collaborate with Rural Marylanders Impacted by PolySubstance Use
Peer Bridge
Maryland Peer Bridge to Address the Opioid Crisis
Past Global & Local Research Projects
CHW Interpersonal Skills NRSA
Effectiveness and implementation of pre-training interpersonal skills assessment of community health workers in South Africa…
HEAL Covid-19 Supplement
Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 on Methadone Retention and Adherence in an Underserved, Minority Population w/OUD
Siyakhana-Peer R21
Evaluating the Role of Peers to Reduce Substance Use Stigma and Improve HIV Care Outcomes in South Africa
Siyakhana-CHW R34
Training CHWs to Support Re-Engagement in TB/HIV Care in the Context of Depression and Substance Use
Project Khanya
Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Trial for ART Adherence and Substance Use in HIV Care in South Africa
FOREward Together
Training Peer Recovery Coaches to Promote Retention and Adherence to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder among Low-Income Adults
HEAL Stigma Supplement
How Peers Can Shift Stigma to Retain Low-Income, Minority Individuals in Opioid Treatment
peer act!vate
Utilizing Peer Recovery Advocates to Implement an Evidence-based Intervention to Decrease Substance use among Low-income Minority Adults
Stigma & Racial Discrimination R36
Intersecting Effect of Substance Use Stigma, Methadone Treatment Stigma, and Racial Discrimination on Methadone Treatment Outcomes
SUBSTANCE USE STIGMA R36
Examining the Effect of Peers on Internalized Substance Use Stigma in the Context of HIV and Substance Use Care Engagement in South Africa