About Us
The Southern HIV and Alcohol Research Consortium (SHARC) is dedicated to improving health outcomes and reducing HIV transmission among the communities affected by HIV and alcohol in Florida.
Research SHARC conducts and supports HIV and alcohol research with the mission to translate findings into clinical and public health interventions
Training Providing educational training and professional development programs that encourage collaboration with leading and upcoming HIV and alcohol researchers across the state
Community Bringing together community members, physicians, and researchers to network, learn, and create synergy for collaborative HIV and alcohol research projects
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Research Projects
Improving health outcomes, reducing transmission rates, and increasing awareness and access to care for communities impacted by HIV and alcohol.
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Concepts System
Providing researchers the opportunity to request access and analyze datasets from research projects conducted by members of SHARC.
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Publications
Sharing our research findings and correlations via publications is key to understanding what factors impact health in relation to HIV and alcohol.
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Presentations
Presenting our research findings and correlations at various conference across Florida, the United States, and the world.
SHARC EVENTs and NEWs
Florida HIV CPR Conference October 27–28
Save the Date! Join us at the Florida HIV CPR Conference on October 27–28, 2026, in Tampa, Florida for two days of collaboration, learning, and…
NIH Fogarty International Center in Global Health…
We are excited to share that Dr. Preeti Manavalan’s HIV research has been featured by the NIH Fogarty International Center in Global Health…
New Member Staff – Lauren Gandy
Lauren Gandy recently joined the Southern HIV and Alcohol Research Consortium (SHARC) as an Administrative Staff member and Research Assistant. In…
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SHARC Calendar
Upcoming Events
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Aug 19
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Community Engagement Working Group Meeting
2:00pm to 3:00pm
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Sep 29
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Dr. Susana Valentes Research Seminar
11:00am to 12:00pm
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Oct 03
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Gainesville Pride Festival
12:00pm to 8:00pm
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Oct 27
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Florida HIV CPR Conference 2026
All Day
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Oct 28
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Florida HIV CPR Conference 2026
All Day
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Nov 12
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Dr. So-Armah Seminar
11:00am to 12:00pm
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Featured Event
Florida HIV CPR Conference
October 27th-28th, 2026
We invite you to join us at the 2026 Florida Community, Providers, and Researchers (CPR) Conference! This conference brings together community members, healthcare providers, and researchers to network, learn about research initiatives across Florida, and foster new collaborations. By creating a space to share perspectives, the conference encourages meaningful dialogue and the integration of community and clinical insights into research.
