Join a Community Advisory Board (CAB)

There is a Community Advisory Board (CAB), or similar community advisory mechanism, at each HIV prevention research trial site, as they make important contributions to the design and conduct of trials. A CAB is a committee composed of community members who provide input at every step of the research. CABs work to ensure that the concerns and issues of communities are addressed and that a partnership between researchers and communities is fostered. CABs are a mechanism to ensure community input to contribute to the design and implementation of trials. They are made up of a range of community members (e.g. people living with HIV/AIDS, service providers, advocates, community leaders) who provide recommendations regarding the conduct of clinical research in their community. You do not need any special skills to join and the CAB will help you learn more about the HIV prevention research that is taking place in your area.

How can I find a CAB in my area?
For information about CABs near you, contact the nearest HIV prevention research clinical trials site, or you can contact AVAC at avac@avac.org to get information about CAB locations.