Administrative Core
The Administrative Core is the framework that connects CFAR investigators, programs, and services to facilitate innovative cross-disciplinary collaboration. This central organization leverages research capacity and makes the whole of Harvard HIV research greater than the sum of its parts.
Planning
Conduct an annual strategic planning process and evaluation to identify the most pressing HIV research needs across Harvard and its affiliated institutions.
Training
Transition promising junior investigators to independently funded faculty with CFAR mentoring, funding opportunities, education, and resources.
Events
Organize and sponsor HIV/AIDS-related events, symposia, and workshops to maximize engagement around research areas from diverse disciplines.
Administration
Manage operations and the allocation of resources to core services, scientific programs and research initiatives.
Communications
Direct HU CFAR outreach via the mailing list, the website, newsletters, facebook, twitter, youtube, listservs, and local bulletins.
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Rajesh T. Gandhi, MD
Co-Director and Principal Investigator, Harvard University Center for AIDS Research; HU CFAR Executive Committee MemberDirector of HIV Clinical Services and Education, Massachusetts General HospitalProfessor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Harvard Medical School
Ingrid V. Bassett, MD, MPH
Co-Director, Harvard University Center for AIDS ResearchHU CFAR Executive Committee MemberProfessor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Alberto N. Ottoboni
Program Manager, Administrative CoreHU CFAR Administrator, Substance Use & HIV Scientific Working Groupalberto_ottoboni@harvard.edu
Bethany Booth, JD
Program Manager, HU CFAR Developmental & Mentoring CoreFinancial Manager, Administrative Corebethany_booth@harvard.edu
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Email: cfar@harvard.edu
Harvard University Center for AIDS Research
42 Church Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: 617-384-9039
Fax: 617-496-1833