ID Grand Rounds & SPARK DEI Lecture: ‘The influence of perceived neighborhood disorder on people living with HIV’

This University of Arizona event is sponsored by the Division of Infectious Diseases and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee of the Department of Medicine, UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson. It is open to the public, particularly community physicians and other interested health-care professionals. This is a SPARK lecture and qualifies for 1 DEI credit for the college.

Please join us as we welcome our presenter Linda Jepkoech Kimaru, MPH, for:

ID Grand Rounds & SPARK Lecture
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024 | 8-9 a.m.
— Via Zoom Only —

Topic: 

“The influence of perceived neighborhood disorder on people living with HIV”

Flyer for this event:  id_grand_rounds_2.27.2024_l._jepkoech_kimaru_mph_dei_flyer.pdf

About the presenter: 
Linda Jepkoech Kimaru, MPH, is a PhD candidate in Health Promotions Health Behavior, with a minor in Epidemiology at the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health. She has over 10 years of experience in HIV prevention and treatment research in the U. S. and internationally. Her work over the years involved improving testing and testing options; HIV vaccine trial preparation among high-risk groups and identifying unmet needs for those living with HIV. Her dissertation research focuses on the intersection of community factors and health outcomes, specifically examining how people living with HIV are impacted by their perception of disorder in their neighborhoods. This area of study highlights the importance of considering socio-ecological determinants in the management of HIV.

For questions or accommodations that may be necessary, please contact the Event Organizer at least three days in advance of event.