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BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT for Extramural Medical Research

The USAMRDC’s mission is to provide solutions to medical problems of importance to the American Service Member at home and abroad, as well as to the general public at large. The scope of this effort and the priorities attached to specific projects are influenced by changes in military and civilian medical science and technology (S&T), operational requirements, military threat assessments, and national defense strategies. Extramural research and development programs play a vital role in the fulfillment of the objectives established by the USAMRDC.

Department of Defense HIV/AIDS Prevention Program

This announcement will be revised regularly to incorporate country specific narratives (Attachment 1 of the announcement) with information vital to the content of application. Potential applicants interested in applying to this announcement should click 'Subscribe' to be notified of future revisions. DoD HIV/AID Prevention Program's (DHAPP) objective, through the PEPFAR program, is to save lives, prevent HIV infections, and accelerate progress toward achieving HIV/AIDS epidemic control and to support the development of interventions and programs in milit

Harm Reduction Hacks

Harm Reduction Hacks is the product of a series of 38 qualitative conversations with harm reduction leaders representing every region of the US that took place in the Fall of 2020 and the Spring of 2021.

Re-envisioning Community Engagement: A Practical Toolkit to Empower HIV Prevention Efforts with Marginalized Communities

Re-envisioning Community Engagement: A Practical Toolkit to Empower HIV Prevention Efforts with Marginalized Communities walks through the foundational concepts and principles that shape community engagement within HIV prevention and care. With the identified goals of the Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. (EHE), it is crucial for EHE jurisdictions, health departments, and community organizations to effectively engage communities within the process. Community engagement applies to different communities and regions.

Employing Status-Neutral Approaches to End the HIV Epidemic Series

NASTAD delivered a four-part webinar series, “Employing Status-Neutral Approaches to End the HIV Epidemic.” The series provided an overview of status-neutral approaches for CDC and HRSA funded health departments working to end the HIV epidemic. Each webinar focused on person-first strategies to address activities embedded within the four EHE Pillars (Diagnose, Treat, Prevent, and Respond).

Congenital Syphilis Workshops

NCSD hosted a series of workshops on congenital syphilis to highlight some of the innovative approaches jurisdictions are taking to combat these increasing numbers and create space for community action planning and problem-solving.

Disease Intervention Specialist Interview Questions

As jurisdictions prepare to hire and onboard new Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS) with supplemental funding, equitable hiring practices are instrumental to bringing on diverse DIS staff that represent the communities they serve. NCSD has gathered a list of sample interview questions that focus on some of the softer skills required of DIS with the intention of centering more equitable hiring.

Minor Consent and Confidentiality Laws for PrEP and HIV Treatment

The following document examines various states' minor consent and confidentiality laws. A minor is a person who does not have the legal rights and responsibilities of an adult. Minors’ ability to access PrEP independently, i.e., without parental or guardian consent, varies throughout the United States. States allowing minors to autonomously consent to PrEP does not mean that access to the health care service will remain confidential.