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HIV Prevention- It’s Psychological

EngageTO
December 03rd, 2021

Dr. Trevor Hart was invited to join TVO's 'The Agenda with Steve Paikin' to talk about the HIV/AIDS stigma. HIV and AIDS is no longer a death sentence, but what can be done when social stigma still associated with the disease? Dr. Trevor Hart is the director of the HIV Prevention Lab, also...

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Employment Opportunity – Sexual Health Research Nurse

EngageTO
November 02nd, 2021

Department: HIV Prevention Lab, Department of PsychologyPosition supervisor: Dr. Trevor HartContract length: 12 monthsHours of work per week: 36.25Position type: Full-timeRate of pay: $67,000 About Ryerson At the intersection of mind and action, Ryerson is on a...

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New research suggests scaling up HIV testing and prevention among gay and bisexual men

EngageTO
August 05th, 2021

The study compares data on the prevalence of HIV and STI testing in Canada’s largest cities Research suggests that cities need focused efforts to increase testing and access to prevention medications to reduce HIV infection rates. Reports from public health agenices suggest that...

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Employment Opportunity – GBQ2 Men’s Counselling Trainer

Keith Reynolds
June 18th, 2021

The Gay Counselling Training Hub (GCTH — https://gaycounselling.ca/)  provides training and supervision to individuals and organizations with gay, bisexual, queer, and 2-Spirit (GBQ2) men in Ontario. The GCTH’s mission is to promote the health and well-being of GBQ2 men in...

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Engage COVID-19 Study

EngageTO
May 17th, 2021

The Engage COVID-19 study seeks to document SARS-COV-2 infection, immunity and related determinants among gay and bisexual men (GBM), and to examine how this population perceives and is impacted by measures to curb the spread of the disease. We are using a mixed-methods approach (using...

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Engage-Toronto is looking for Postdoctoral Fellows

Keith Reynolds
April 30th, 2021

The CIHR-funded Engage Cohort Study (Engage) is recruiting for 2 Postdoctoral Fellows (2 years each) to begin as soon as possible. The primary focus of these positions will be to support Engage qualitative and quantitative research activities related to understanding the direct and indirect...

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Engage-Montreal is looking to add to our team!

Jose Patiño-Gomez
September 28th, 2020

We are seeking a research assistant for the Engage-COVID19 study, a nested sub-study of the Engage Cohort Study. The Engage-COVID19 study will document COVID-19 infection, immunity, and related determinants in gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBM). It will also investigate...

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Engage-Montreal is looking to add to our team!

Jose Patiño-Gomez
August 19th, 2020

The Engage-Montreal study site is currently hiring a part-time project agent to assist with Engage participant visits. For a description of the position and how to apply, please follow the link below: Job-Description - Project agent - August...

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Engage-COVID-19

EngageTO
July 16th, 2020

In June 2020, CTN 300-2 Engage Cohort Study was awarded a CIHR Operating Grant for COVID-19 Rapid Research Funding. This funding will allow the study team to document COVID-19 infection, immunity, and related determinants in gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBM). They will also...

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Call for Applications: CIHR Qualitative Postdoctoral Fellowship

EngageTO
July 07th, 2020

The CIHR Engage Cohort Study is recruiting for a 2-year Postdoctoral Fellow to begin as soon as possible. The primary focus of this position will be to support Engage qualitative research activities related to understanding the direct and indirect impacts of COVID-19 on the health of sexual and...

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