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The Center for HIV Educational Studies and Training (CHEST) was founded in 1996 by Dr. Jeffrey Parsons, currently faculty at Hunter College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York ( CUNY). CHEST is currently affiliated with Hunter College and has a collaborative relationship with researchers at the New York State Psychiatric Institute ( NYSPI) at Columbia University Medical Center ( CUMC).
CHEST conducts research on social and psychological factors that contribute to HIV transmission.
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Studies at CHEST also seek to identify and promote strategies that prevent the spread of HIV and that improve the lives of people living with HIV.The Center’s current research focuses on substance use and sexual risk practices of young adults, secondary prevention efforts among HIV-positive men and women who abuse alcohol and other drugs, and primary HIV prevention efforts with HIV-negative gay and bisexual men.
In addition to carrying out formative research, CHEST aggressively disseminates the findings of its studies to organizations serving persons with HIV and at risk for HIV.
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CHEST Hours of Operation:
Monday 9am-7pm
Tues-Thurs 9am-8pm
Friday 9am-5pm
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