Securing progress and extending impact: Implementation science and the HIV response (with the launch of the JIAS supplement on implementation research) Session 5: Implementation research and the HIV response: Taking stock and charting the way forward

Marlène Bras has more than 14 years of experience in public health, research and management in the HIV field. She was trained at the Pasteur Institute (France) and holds a PhD in cellular biology from the Pierre and Marie Curie University (Paris VI, France). She was appointed as Director, HIV Programmes and Advocacy in September 2022 and is also the Executive Editor of the Journal of the International AIDS Society (JIAS). A basic scientist by training, Marlène has worked across HIV disciplines from basic and clinical sciences to behavioural, epidemiology and implementation sciences.

Marlène Bras has more than 14 years of experience in public health, research and management in the HIV field. She was trained at the Pasteur Institute (France) and holds a PhD in cellular biology from the Pierre and Marie Curie University (Paris VI, France). She was appointed as Director, HIV Programmes and Advocacy in September 2022 and is also the Executive Editor of the Journal of the International AIDS Society (JIAS). A basic scientist by training, Marlène has worked across HIV disciplines from basic and clinical sciences to behavioural, epidemiology and implementation sciences.

Marlène Bras has more than 14 years of experience in public health, research and management in the HIV field. She was trained at the Pasteur Institute (France) and holds a PhD in cellular biology from the Pierre and Marie Curie University (Paris VI, France). She was appointed as Director, HIV Programmes and Advocacy in September 2022 and is also the Executive Editor of the Journal of the International AIDS Society (JIAS). A basic scientist by training, Marlène has worked across HIV disciplines from basic and clinical sciences to behavioural, epidemiology and implementation sciences.

Dr Rayner Kay Jin TAN (he/him) is an Assistant Professor at the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, where received his PhD. He concurrently holds a position as visiting research fellow at the National Centre for Infectious Diseases in Singapore. His research interests revolve broadly about the social determinants of health, community engagement, implementation science, and health equity of vulnerable communities.

Marlène Bras has more than 14 years of experience in public health, research and management in the HIV field. She was trained at the Pasteur Institute (France) and holds a PhD in cellular biology from the Pierre and Marie Curie University (Paris VI, France). She was appointed as Director, HIV Programmes and Advocacy in September 2022 and is also the Executive Editor of the Journal of the International AIDS Society (JIAS). A basic scientist by training, Marlène has worked across HIV disciplines from basic and clinical sciences to behavioural, epidemiology and implementation sciences.

Melissa Mugambi, MD, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Global Health at the University of Washington. Prior to this appointment, she served as a Program Officer and Fellow on the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s Diagnostics Team.

Dr Van is a medical doctor and specialized in infectious disease. She has strong experience in supporting MOH in development and implementation of national strategy and guidelines, introducing innovations to accelerate access to testing and treatment of HIV, HBV and HCV in Vietnam

Rayner Kay Jin Tan is a an Assistant Professor at the Public Health at the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore. Rayner has a background in Sociology and is a sociobehavioral researcher by training. His research interests revolve about the social determinants of health, stigma and discrimination, sexual health, mental health, and substance use.

Kneeshe Parkinson is a world-renowned motivational speaker, Certified Community Health Worker, Certified Life Coach, Trainer, Facilitator, and community engagement activist. She founded R.I.S.E. IMPACT, a 501(c)(3) organization. She serves as the Vice Co-Chair for the International Steering Committee (ISC) of ICW, a global governance body, and as Co-Chair for the International Community of Women North America (ICWNA).
Kneeshe holds a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies with an emphasis on gender studies from the University of Missouri-Saint Louis. She is an active member of the Positive Women’s Network for the Missouri Region. As a dedicated ambassador, she was invited by Dr. Laura Cheever, Deputy Associate Administrator and Chief Medical Officer of HRSA, to be a keynote speaker at the "Catalyzing Success: Advancing Innovation, Leveraging Data, Ending the HIV Epidemic" conference, addressing efforts in the fight against HIV.

Marlène Bras has more than 14 years of experience in public health, research and management in the HIV field. She was trained at the Pasteur Institute (France) and holds a PhD in cellular biology from the Pierre and Marie Curie University (Paris VI, France). She was appointed as Director, HIV Programmes and Advocacy in September 2022 and is also the Executive Editor of the Journal of the International AIDS Society (JIAS). A basic scientist by training, Marlène has worked across HIV disciplines from basic and clinical sciences to behavioural, epidemiology and implementation sciences.