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Women SHINE is a research study hosted by the University of California San Diego for women living with HIV

What is Women SHINE?

Women SHINE is a research study aimed at helping women living with HIV to access and stay engaged in HIV care. Women SHINE is currently enrolling women living with HIV who have experienced violence during their adult life. Enrollment is ending soon! We are expecting the eligibility survey to close on August 31, 2026, but the study may fill up sooner. Reach out today if you are interested!

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About Us

The iSTRIVE Research Lab studies the intersecting experiences of women relating to substance use, violence, mental health, and HIV. Visit our website to learn more about our team and work.

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Get In Touch

Email: womenSHINE@health.ucsd.edu

or iSTRIVEresearchLab@health.ucsd.edu

Phone: (858) 354-0381

📣 Get Activated! Your voice matters, and your ideas can help shape the future of community health and research. The Women SHINE Study is approaching our final phase of recruitment and enrollment! Women SHINE will stop enrolling new participants on August 15, 2026. If you have ever been interested in participating in research, reach out today! We had a phenomenal time at The Women's Voice Conference this weekend! Thank you @christies.place for hosting a wonderful event, as usual 💜 Did you know that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men will experience stalking at some point in their lives? 👟 This Stalking Awareness Month, take a moment to study the signs to keep you and your loved ones safe from stalking⛓️‍💥 Welcome, 2026! What are some resolutions that you have going into the new year? Merry Christmas from the Women SHINE team! 🎄 Our office will be closed from December 24 - January 1 ❄️ Feel free to still send us a message - we'll get back to you as soon as we return! How much do you know about HIV? Take this short quiz to see, and maybe you'll learn something new! 🧠 With the holiday's coming up, it seems like the overly-curious and too-quick-to-comment family members, friends, and peers come out of the woodworks! 🙈 If you're expecting some uncomfortable questions to come up at your dinner table or holiday party, check out these responses to help you difuse the situation and hold your boundary! 🗣️