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After a remarkable career spanning decades of work in clinical medicine, public health, and HIV research, Dr. Carol Golin is retiring from her formal roles at UNC. As Director of the Social and Behavioral Research Core at the UNC Center for AIDS Research (CFAR), and a professor in both the Gillings School of Global Public Health and the School of Medicine, Dr. Golin\u2019s contributions have left a lasting impact on the field\u2014and the people within it.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Dr. Golin\u2019s legacy is grounded in structural awareness, and deep community engagement. Reflecting on a pivotal moment in her career, she recalled the 2013\u20132014 National Social and Behavioral Sciences Research Network Conference co-hosted by UNC CFAR and Duke CFAR. \u201cIt marked a shift toward recognizing the larger forces shaping the epidemic,\u201d she said. \u201cIt emphasized the need for structural interventions and real-world application of innovations.\u201d With over 120 attendees from across the national CFAR network, the conference highlighted UNC\u2019s growing leadership in implementation science and work with incarcerated populations.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Social and Behavioral Research Core, under her leadership, has played a crucial role in fostering community-centered HIV research. From networking events to community partnerships, the Core has helped amplify the voices of those most impacted by HIV. \u201cPeople most impacted by HIV guide what questions matter and how research should be done,\u201d she emphasized. \u201cPrograms won\u2019t work unless patients and community members help shape them.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Retirement, however, does not mark the end of her engagement. Dr. Golin continues to serve as a senior consultant on several NIH studies and teaches a grant-writing course she loves. Dr. Golin\u2019s presence, leadership, and mentorship have helped shape UNC CFAR and the broader HIV research community. While her retirement marks the end of an era, her legacy will continue to influence generations to come.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" After a remarkable career spanning decades of work in clinical medicine, public health, and HIV research, Dr. Carol Golin is retiring from her formal roles at UNC. 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