Sociostructural Implementation Science Coordination Initiative (SISCI) Launches
The Sociostructural Implementation Science Coordination Initiative (SISCI) is a newly established coordination hub that works with five NIH-funded R01 projects across the US. The projects study structural and social determinants of health, as well as the structural interventions required to improve HIV prevention, treatment, and linkage to care. SISCI intends to advance the field of HIV implementation science within the US so that larger structural issues that impact HIV care can be addressed.
SISCI is co-directed by Brian Mustanski, PhD, and Nanette Benbow, MAS. Mustanski is also the director of the Institute for Sexual and Gender Minority Health and Wellbeing (ISGMH).
The initiative has three specific aims:
- Assist the companion R01s through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and expert consultation on social determinants of health models and methods.
- Integrate implementation and effectiveness outcome data across R01 studies.
- Advance the field of IS to reduce HIV disparities leading to sustainment, health equity, and scale-up.
Additionally, SISCI will support the five projects it coordinates with trainings, workshops, and fellowships for early career investigators and implementation practitioners.