Midwest D-CFAR investigators showcase work at D&I Conference
DECEMBER 18, 2025
Olufunto Olusanya, Peter Kalula, Sonia Lee (NCI), Dorothy Mangale, Jacaranda van Rheenen, Noelle Le Tourneau, Alexis Engelhart, Lindsey Filiatreau, Charles Goss, and Aaloke Mody at the Conference on the Science of D&I in Health in December 2025.
The 18th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation in Health (D&I) was held December 14-17 in the Washinton, DC metro area. Several Midwest D-CFAR representatives were present at the conference to lead workshops, facilitate discussion forums, and present novel HIV-related research.
This year’s theme was Realizing the Benefits of Dissemination & Implementation Science. Conference sessions addressed our existing and future efforts to maximize the benefits of D&I science.
The complete list of HIV-related presentations from Midwest D-CFAR investigators* can be found below. Click on the presentation title to view the associated abstract.
Monday, December 15:
Sustainability of client experience after person-centred care intervention in public HIV clinics in Zambia (poster presentation, Noelle Le Tourneau, WashU)
Clear Path Collaborative: A Systems Approach to Expand HIV and STI Testing Access in St. Louis (poster presentation, Emmanuel Tetteh, WashU)
Tuesday, December 16:
Provider perspectives on organizational readiness for sustaining HIV track-and-trace activities in South Africa: Findings from the Uhambo Lwami study (poster presentation, Lindsey Filiatreau, WashU)
Towards the Sustainability and Future of the Youth-Friendly 4 Youth by Youth HIV Prevention Program in Nigeria: Insights from a Community-Based Evaluation of Local Partners (poster presentation, Titilola Gbaja-Biamila, WashU)
Effects of the 4 Youth by Youth HIV Prevention Intervention on Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing Uptake Among Adolescents and Young Adults in Nigeria: Findings from a Stepped-Wedge Cluster-Randomized Trial (oral presentation, Peter Kalulu, WashU)
Realizing the benefits of Appreciative Inquiry as a Catalyst for Adolescent HIV Implementation Science (poster presentation, Jacaranda van Rheenen, WashU)
Wednesday, December 17:
Effects of the 4 Youth by Youth HIV Prevention Intervention on Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing Uptake Among Adolescents and Young Adults in Nigeria: Findings from a Stepped-Wedge Cluster-Randomized Trial (oral presentation, Peter Kalulu, WashU)
Quantifying healthcare worker preferences for HIV service delivery features using best-worst scaling in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (oral presentation, Noelle Le Tourneau, WashU)
*Please note, only the presenting author is listed
Written by Kate Gershwin. Edited by April Houston.