Bridging the Worlds of Science, Community and Policy

Communicating HIV Prevention Research with Strategies and Tools to Convey Your Message, Manage Controversy and Disseminate Results

Welcome and Introduction

Co-Chairs:• Quarraisha Abdool Karim, CAPRISA• Ward Cates, FHI 360

Introduction to the Communications Handbook for Clinical Trials

Facilitator:• Thomas Lent, FHI 360

The Role of Communication at Each Stage of a Trial

The Communications Handbook CD-ROM

Case Study: When Communication Breaks Down

Case Study

• Good Communication Practices Throughout the Life Cycle of a Trial

Using the Handbook to Address Communication Challenges

• World Café Methodology• Teams will rotate every 15–20 minutes

Why Communication is Important

Have a Plan

Informing Stakeholders

Ambassadors

Communicating Science Clearly

The Community: A Powerful Partner

Working with the Media

A Best Practice

What’s Next?

• Feedback on the Handbook• Feedback on the Session