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The Executive Committee (EC) of the San Diego CFAR is a local group composed of internationally renowned scientific leaders who are not directly supported with CFAR funds and who represent all member institutions.

The EC ensures that the quality of science and the San Diego CFAR program as a whole remain at a high caliber and continue to incorporate new directions and innovative ideas. Specifically, the EC provides a review of our Center annually in partnershp with Core Directors. EC members review and vote on recommendations regarding proposed funding reallocations above $25,000, creating or closing service cores, or other issues identified by CFAR leaders. Members also actively participate in our Center’s strategic planning meetings.

Constance Benson, MD
Constance Benson, MD
UC San Diego
Expertise: Local and international clinical research, training programs.
Sumit Chanda, PhD
Scripps Research
Expertise: Molecular virology
Igor Grant, MD
UC San Diego
Expertise: Neuropsychiatric aspects of HIV

Mitch Kronenberg, PhD
La Jolla Institute for Immunology
Expertise: Immunology
San Diego State University
Expertise: Behavioral science and health promotion

J. Allen McCutchan, MD
UC San Diego
Expertise: Local and international training programs

Richard Wyatt, PhD
Scripps Research
Expertise: Viral immunology
James Jackson, MBA, LUTCF
Staff Manager & Registered Representative at Western & Southern Life
Expertise: Public Health, and Community Leader
Douglas D. Richman, MD
UC San Diego
Expertise: Pathology and Medicine, HIV/AIDS
Scott Letendre, MD
Scott Letendre, MD
UC San Diego
Expertise: HIV, Brain Health, Pharmacology

The Sociobehavioral Science Community Advisory Board (CAB) unites academic researchers, community-based organizations, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency, and individuals affected by HIV/AIDS to improve HIV care and treatment in the region. The CAB fosters collaborations, provides policy and procedural guidance, and helps disseminate services to support the local community.

James Jackson, Jr., MBA, LUTCF
James Jackson, Jr., MBA, LUTCF
Chair, Community Advisory Board
Director, Southeast San Diego Rotary Club
Financial Representative,
Western and Southern Life Insurance
Judi Patterson
Judi Patterson
Co-Chair, Community Advisory Board
Advisory Board
African American Outreach Coordinator, Breaking Down Barriers
Mental Health America - San Diego
Jamila Stockman, PhD
Co-Director, Sociobehavioral Science Core
Associate Professor, Division Co-Chair
Department of Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases & Global Public Health
UC San Diego
Eileen Pitpitan, PhD
Co-Director, Sociobehavioral Science Core
Associate Professor
School of Social Work
San Diego State University

Adjunct Associate Professor
Department of Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases & Global Public Health
UC San Diego
Kiyomi Tsuyuki, PhD, MPH
Member
Assistant Professor,
Department of Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases & Global Public Health
UC San Diego
Wanda London
Wanda London
Member
Danielle Campbell
Member
Betty Uribe
Member
Program Manager
Christie's Place
Rebecca Zipfel
Rebecca Zipfel
Member
Program Supervisor
Adolescent and Reproductive Health
San Ysidro Health
Delilah Bayona
Member
San Ysidro Health
Suzanne Afflalo, MD
Suzanne Afflalo, MD
Member
Medical Director
Alliance Health Clinic
Tequila Porter, PhD
Tequila Porter, PhD
Member
Postdoctoral Fellow
Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health
University of California, San Diego

The AVRC Community Advisory Board (AVRC CAB) is a volunteer community advisory group that provides community members the opportunity to learn about ongoing HIV research and provide valuable feedback on proposed clinical research studies.


AVRC CAB Meetings:
During our CAB meetings, a researcher usually discusses current projects or pending research studies. At the end of the discussion following questions and answers, CAB members discuss business matters including educational or fundraising events in the community.

Our CAB meetings are usually held the first Monday of every month, 5:30–7:00 p.m.
Meetings are held in person at the AVRC and virtually via Zoom.
There are often exceptions, so it is generally a good idea to call us first at (619) 543-8080.

Contact Us
For more information regarding our CAB, contact:

Marvin Hanashiro
(619) 543-3740
mhanashiro@health.ucsd.edu