Dr. Rosen-Metsch comments on the significance of a recent randomized clinical trial that demonstrated a sustained viral load suppression in people living with HIV who are released from jail to community settings. The trial addressed HIV-related stigma and behavioral factors in the intervention via a program called LINK-LA (Linking Inmates to Care in Los Angeles). LINK-LA shows that it is possible for people to obtain the care they need to manage HIV while navigating socioenvironmental challenges. Rosen-Metsch emphasizes the need for addressing broader social issues in order for people affected with HIV to gain better access to healthcare.
Dr. Rosen-Metsch is internationally recognized for her work in HIV prevention among populations with substance abuse disorders. Her landmark research has resulted in more than 180 peer-reviewed publications, and has contributed significantly in re-shaping national policy for the care and treatment of HIV. Her current project focuses on implementing and testing a mobile HIV treatment and prevention clinic to serve low income neighborhoods in San Juan, Puerto Rico. In collaboration with the Columbia School of Social Work, she also co-directs an NIH-funded pre-doctoral and post-doctoral training program focused on HIV, substance use, and the criminal justice system.
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