About SHAWNA
Research Objectives
To understand the interpersonal, social and structural factors shaping women’s HIV outcomes and experiences navigating care through their lifetime.
UBC SHAWNA Team
UBC PIs: Dr. Kathleen Deering (longitudinal cohort), Dr. Andrea Krusi (qualitative/arts-based)
UBC Oak Tree Site PI: Dr. Mary Kestler; UBC NIH joint PI: Dr. Kate Shannon
Research Project Staff: Elissa AiKema, Tara Axl-Rose, Desire King, Dana Krementz, Emma Kuntz (Project Coordinator), Melanie Lee, Lois Luo, Patience Magagula, Kat Mortimer, Candice Norris, Alex Martin, Colleen Thompson (Assistant Coordinator), Larissa Wakatsuki, Akanée Yamaki (Assistant Coordinator).