Boston Happens Program

Research and innovation

The Boston HAPPENS Program has been actively involved in many research projects aimed at providing a better understanding of HIV, developing new interventions for at-risk and homeless youth and promoting positive youth development. Current and recent research interests include:

• Youth-oriented HIV counseling and testing
• Primary care and treatment of HIV infected youth
• Mental health services
• Peer outreach and education
• Transition care
• Access to clinical trials

Research by Cathryn Samples, MD, MPH, AAHIVS on HIV infection/risk in adolescents and young adults