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Susan Buchbinder, MD
(she/her)
Susan completed her medical training at UCSF. Her research focuses on risk factors for HIV acquisition and interventions to prevent HIV infection, including HIV vaccines, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), behavioral interventions, rectal microbicides and combination modalities. Learn more about Dr. Buchbinder.
Albert Liu, MD, MPH
(he/him)
Al completed his medical training at UCSF. His research focuses on testing new PrEP strategies for HIV prevention and optimizing the delivery of PrEP in the community.
Learn more about Dr. Liu.
Hyman Scott, MD MPH
(he/him)
Hyman completed his medical training at Yale and UCSF. He fights for health equity by combining biomedical & behavioral strategies in HIV prevention research.
Learn more about Dr. Scott.
Gabey Adan
(she/her)
Bio coming soon
Juan Argueta-Rodriguez
(he/him)
Juan earned degrees in Biology and Psychology from San Francisco State University. He is proud to come from a 3-generation household, which has helped inspired him to pursue health equity through bridging communities and pursuing HIV research.
Cat-Dancing Alleyne
(she/her)
Cat-Dancing is thrilled to be a part of the ongoing effort at Bridge HIV to engage our communities locally and globally in ending HIV! She is ardent and eager to further immerse herself in this activism.
Christopher Britton
(he/him)
Chris earned a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology from UC Santa Cruz and an MPH in Public Health from West Coast University. His interests are in clinical drug research and combating health disparities such as access to health services for vulnerable communities.
Alfonso Diaz
(he/him)
Alfonso has over 25 years of experience in the field of HIV prevention research. In his career he has worked with queer youth, and with homeless & low-income adults.
Jose Francisco
(he/him)
Jose earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Health Education and Promotion from San Francisco State University. He brings experience in infectious disease research and program coordination and is dedicated to advancing health equity through his work.
Essie Garcia
(she/her)
Essie graduated with a BA in Communications Studies from University of San Francisco. Her passion for investigating intersectionality has brought her to focus on ending health disparities amongst those under or misrepresented.
Sam Gassen
(they/them)
Sam is a first generation Mexican-American & member of the LGBTQ+ community. They find hope working with our participants in both English & Spanish. They strive to make their family orgulloso through their work in HIV prevention.
Luis Gutierrez
(he/him)
Luis earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from CSU Long Beach. He uses his undergraduate research experience and clinical research experience to support the team.
Robert Hance
(he/him)
Robert earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from CSU East Bay and has over 18 years of experience in HIV research.
Madison Holman
(she/her)
Madison has been working in the medical field for over 10 years and is currently pursuing her BA in Public Health so that she may further contribute to improving the health outcomes of her community. She is dedicated to cultivating autonomy in healthcare settings for LGBTQ+ individuals and people of color.
Aleta Lewis
(she/her)
Aleta earned a Bachelor of Science in Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology at UC Riverside. She has a background in mental health and is passionate about community outreach.
Berenice Marquez
(she/her/ella )
Berry is a graduate of the Universidad del Valle de Atemajac. She is passionate about health equity and strives to creative positive, meaningful change by supporting communities through inclusive research.
Juwann Moss
(he/him)
Juwann studied Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. He is grateful for the opportunity to do his part in advancing HIV prevention research.
Liz Moxon
(she/her)
Liz earned a BA in Sociology from UC Santa Cruz and an MPH from the University of San Francisco. She’s worked in HIV system of care for the last decade and is dedicated to uplifting underserved communities, improving health access, and ending the HIV epidemic.
Geovanny Muñoz Acosta
(he/él)
Geovanny earned a Bachelor of Arts in Community Health from Tufts University. He is passionate about community engaged research and strives to apply a participant-centered approach to his work.
Joselin Payan
(she/her)
Joselin is a San Francisco native and passionate about supporting her community. As the Office Manager, she ensures that everything runs smoothly while also helping people navigate health resources.
Raymon Piña
(he/him)
Raymon graduated from CSULA with a BSN and is dedicated to advancing HIV research that transforms public health outcomes.
Emily Schaeffer
(she/her)
Emily is a graduate of Northwestern University, with a background in theater. Now she uses her organizational skills to support our studies and human research protections.
Ivette Vazquez
(she/they)
Ivette is a San Francisco Native who has worked in healthcare for 10 years. A graduate of the UCSF School of Nursing, she has a passion for sexual health education and health equity.
Janie Vinson
(they/she)
Janie studied graphic design at Academy of Art University and has Bachelor of Arts in Peace Studies from the Johnston Center for Integrative Studies at the University of Redlands.
