New Publication: Dr. Nabila El-Bassel and the HIV Prevention Trials Network 094 study team share findings about a new intervention, which evaluated whether offering integrated health care services from a mobile health unit with peer navigator support improved retention in MOUD PrEP, and HIV care.

Congratulations to SIG PhD student Yang Shichang, whose organization Global Qnection was recognized by Columbia's Interschool Governing Body, making it the first student organization at Columbia dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ international students.

The Social Intervention Group recently published a new study in Social Science & Medicine, which is among the first to examine the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals with diverse gender expressions at a national scale in China.

At this year's Beyond the Bars conference, hosted by Center for Justice at Columbia University, participants were given space to think about the roots that already exist that they can rely on and where they can plant roots to ground themselves and their communities during rising authoritarianism.

In two new papers, findings from the JasSpark study in Kazakhstan show the potential for using crowdsourced material to allow adolescents to frame HIV stigma in their own words, and how sexual and gender minority stigma shapes perceived barriers to HIV testing. sig.columbia.edu/news/two-new...

A new report from the Center for Justice at Columbia University, "Ending Endless Punishment," calls on New York to pass the Second Look Act. centerforjustice.columbia.edu/news/new-rep...

Dr. Nabila El-Bassel joined the Journal of Addiction Medicine's Beyond the Abstract podcast to discuss artificial intelligence and stigma in addition research. Listen now: journal.podbean.com/e/artificial...

Coming up on Thursday! Register now: sig.columbia.edu/psychedelics

Social Intervention Group@columbiasig.bsky.social · 5mo ago

On Thursday, April 30, join CHOSEN for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies for SUD: A Contextual Overview. Jae Sevelius, PhD, and Heidi Allen, MSW, PhD, will discuss psychedelic-assisted therapies as a promising new approach to treating substance use disorders.

Don't miss this great event tomorrow 👇

Social Intervention Group@columbiasig.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Hear from SIG's Dr. Dawn Goddard-Eckrich and James David as part of the 20th Annual Clery Lecture on April 22. Joining a panel with other experts in the field, they'll discuss digital safety and sexual violence prevention in an era of social media, deepfakes, and AI. Register: bit.ly/3Q8HQPs

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Social Intervention Group@columbiasig.bsky.social · 5mo ago

On Thursday, April 30, join CHOSEN for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies for SUD: A Contextual Overview. Jae Sevelius, PhD, and Heidi Allen, MSW, PhD, will discuss psychedelic-assisted therapies as a promising new approach to treating substance use disorders.

Hear from SIG's Dr. Dawn Goddard-Eckrich and James David as part of the 20th Annual Clery Lecture on April 22. Joining a panel with other experts in the field, they'll discuss digital safety and sexual violence prevention in an era of social media, deepfakes, and AI. Register: bit.ly/3Q8HQPs

On Thursday, April 30, join CHOSEN for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies for SUD: A Contextual Overview. Jae Sevelius, PhD, and Heidi Allen, MSW, PhD, will discuss psychedelic-assisted therapies as a promising new approach to treating substance use disorders.

In a new review of existing research on intimate partner violence in the Caribbean and among Caribbean diaspora women, a SIG-led research team found that while it remains a critical public health issue, the evidence base needed to drive effective policy and intervention is strikingly thin.

Ukrainian NGO Club Eney won Council of Europe Development Bank's 2026 Award for Social Cohesion for WINGS-Ukraine, which was established in 2018 to supports women facing violence, exclusion, poverty, and substance abuse across 16 regions of Ukraine. Congratulations to Club Eney! bit.ly/4lSfdlk

We’re almost there! Please join us - click below to register! @meghaney.bsky.social @columbiauniversity.bsky.social @columbiapsych.bsky.social @columbiamed.bsky.social

Social Intervention Group@columbiasig.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Join CHOSEN on February 19 for Beyond Abstinence: Measuring What Matters in Cannabis Use Disorder. In this webinar, Dr. Margaret Haney and Dr. Christina Brezing will share new developments in medication for and treatment of cannabis use disorder.

In a new column for the Columbia Spectator, Dr. Nabila El-Bassel discusses the importance of employing best practices for AI for social good when AI is used in the classroom. bit.ly/46h3eqR #AI #AI4SGS

Discourse and Debate: We need to rethink AI for social good and society at Columbia

<i>When the launch of ChatGPT in 2022 made generative artificial intelligence widely available, the value and purpose of education were thrown into question. Since then, academic institutions have inc...

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📢 New paper: SIG Director Nabila El-Bassel and UCLA professor Steve Shoptaw report that among people who inject drugs but are not in treatment, fentanyl exposure is near universal across 5 major US cities but xylazine and stimulant exposures vary by location and are rising over time in some places.

Join CHOSEN on February 19 for Beyond Abstinence: Measuring What Matters in Cannabis Use Disorder. In this webinar, Dr. Margaret Haney and Dr. Christina Brezing will share new developments in medication for and treatment of cannabis use disorder.

"When I see how AI is developing without patient input, I’m concerned. Unfortunately, when it comes to AI, those most impacted are rarely invited to help shape the technologies deciding their futures," said Nabila El-Bassel in a column about the importance of community engagement in healthcare AI.

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A new University Seminar exploring how artificial intelligence can be developed, implemented, and governed to advance equity, accountability, and the public good is being launched by SIG's AI for Social Good and Society Initiative.

We're hiring! The TechMPower team is seeking two program coordinators to support the implementation of a comprehensive bundle of evidence-based strategies that will enhance the effective delivery of interventions for both HIV and substance use disorder. Learn more and apply now: bit.ly/3YebseP

This #WorldAIDSDay, we remember lives lost to HIV, elevate the voices of the more than 40 million people currently living with HIV, and renew our global commitment to ending the epidemic.

At the Frye Lab open house last week, the focus was on student workers and community collaborators. Attendees learned about important studies at the lab, built connections amongst each other, and enjoyed the welcoming environment. Read more: bit.ly/3XEiAAW

TOMORROW: Learn about preventing HIV and overdose among people recently released from incarceration from Columbia School of Social Work experts Drs. Timothy Hunt and Victoria Frye, and community partner Sheriff Juan Figueroa of Ulster County. Register at sig.columbia.edu/re-entry. #EndOverdose

A new study from SIG and Global Health Research Center of Central Asia presents the first multi-city empirical data on HIV and STI prevalence among trans and nonbinary people in Kazakhstan, shedding light on critical gaps in access to testing and care.

We're hiring! Join the TechMPower project team as a full-time Project Director and support an important study of overdose prevention and HIV prevention and treatment. Learn more and apply now: bit.ly/3JQ5m0F

On November 18, join Timothy Hunt, Victoria Frye, and Sheriff Juan Figueroa to hear about lessons from the HEALing Communities Study and TechMPower that can improve HIV and substance use disorder care for people during re-entry, a time of high risk for relapse, overdose, and HIV infection.

This summer, the P3 research team attended seven pride events in and around New York City, recruiting new participants, connecting with other organizations, and joining in celebrations of the queer community.

In the new WINGS+++ study, Dr. Dawn Goddard-Eckrich Ed.D Goddard-Eckrich seeks to address the lack of evidence-based interventions that identify intimate partner violence and post-traumatic stress disorder among women with opioid or substance use disorder and link them to appropriate services.