The Social Intervention Group is a global leader in intervention, prevention, behavioral, and implementation research on communicable and non-communicable diseases. We implement evidence-based solutions to HIV and emerging health and social issues affecting diverse populations.
Active Research Projects
Adolescent Responses to COVID-19 (ARC)
The Adolescent Responses to COVID-19 (ARC) study aims to examine adolescents' patterns of social connectedness during the COVID-19 pandemic and impacts on adolescent mental health through a mobile app and smartwatch.
AEGIDA
Peer-based HIV Self-testing among Women Who Inject or Use Drugs in Kazakhstan, Central Asia
The aim of this study is to assess acceptability, feasibility, preliminary efficacy and cost of a peer-based HIV self-testing intervention to increase consistent HIV testing among women who exchange sex and inject drugs in Kazakhstan.
News
Dr. Timothy Hunt Speaks at 2026 NYS Sheriffs’ Conference
Dr. Timothy Hunt, PhD, Associate Director of Columbia University’s Social Intervention Group and Principal Investigator of the TechMPower Study focused on an integrated approach to Substance Use and HIV treatment and prevention, presented at the 2026 New York State Sheriffs’ Association Jail Administrators’ Conference September 15th in Saratoga Springs.
New HIV Prevention Trials Network Findings Promote Peer Navigation Interventions
Across the five cities, peer navigation interventions were able to engage people who might not otherwise be captured by existing public health interventions.
New Editorial from SIG HCS Team Explores Stigma and Human-in-the-Loop AI Research
In addition to exploring their use of AI to understand the role of stigma in HEALing Communities Study coalition meetings, they also emphasize the importance of human-in-the-loop AI systems.
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