The mission of the Behavioral Science Core is to apply social and behavioral science methods to the interdisciplinary investigation of HIV/AIDS to improve the understanding, prevention, and treatment of HIV/AIDS and improve the quality of life of persons living with HIV/AIDS.

The specific aims of the Behavioral Science Core are to:

1. Increase the utility and efficiency of HIV/AIDS research by providing behavioral science research services and methods to CFAR Investigators (and other users);

2. Establish research partnerships between CFAR Investigators (and other users) and behavioral scientists to increase interdisciplinary HIV/AIDS research; and

3. Offer training and advocacy to students, trainees, agencies, and consumers to increase behavioral science research knowledge, skills, and human subject protection in HIV/AIDS research.