Christian Grov
Associate Professor
Health and Nutrition Sciences
Location: 4110f Ingersoll Hall
Phone: 718.951.5000 x1230
Fax: 718.951.4670
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Christian Grov joined Brooklyn College in 2008 and was dually appointed to the Graduate Center's Doctoral Program in Public Health in 2011. He received postdoctoral training at the National Development and Research Institutes. He has been collaborating with the Center for HIV/AIDS Educational Studies and Training since 2003 and working in HIV prevention since 1999. Grov has expertise in research methods and sampling hard-to-reach populations. He teaches Biostatistics, Human Sexuality, and Research Methods. He has an active research program in the areas of sexuality and HIV. He is principal investigator on a three-year NIH-funded (NIGMS/NIAID) study longitudinally tracking the sexual behavior of gay and bisexual men recruited online, in bars/clubs, and via sex parties. In addition, he is co-principal investigator on 4.5 NIH study following highly sexually active gay and bisexual men.
Education:
Ph.D., Graduate School and University Center (CUNY) - 2007 (Sociology)
M.Phil., Graduate School and University Center (CUNY) - 2006 (Sociology)
M.P.H., Hunter College (CUNY) - 2006 (Community Health Education)
M.A., University of Florida - 2003 (Sociology)
B.A., University of Florida - 2001 (Sociology)
B.S., University of Florida - 2001 (Psychology)
Areas of Expertise:
Grov's research centers on the sexual health of gay and bisexual men. His work has explored drug use, sexual compulsivity and the role of the Internet in revolutionizing the sexual networks of gay and bisexual men. Collectively, his body of work seeks to inform HIV prevention and education.
Books and Publications
"Applying a Sociological Lens to Male-for-male Internet Escorting." Review of Touching Encounters: Sex, Work, & Male-for-Male Internet, by Kevin Walby. Journal of Sex Research and Social Policy. 10(2), 159-160. doi: DOI 10.1007/s13178-013-0113-x (Books and Publications: Book Review) 2013
Grov, C., A. Ventuneac, H.J. Rendina, R.H. Jimenez and J.T. Parsons. "Recruiting Men Who Have Sex With Men on Craigslist.org for Face-to-face Assessments: Implications for Research." AIDS and Behavior 17: 773-78. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2013
Grov, C., B.E. Wells and J.T. Parsons. "Self-reported Penis Size and Experiences With Condoms Among Gay and Bisexual Men." Archives of Sexual Behavior 42: 313-22. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2013
Grov, C., L. Agyemang, A. Ventuneac and A. Breslow. "Navigating Condom Use and HIV Status Disclosure With Partners Met Online: A qualitative pilot study with gay and bisexual men from Craigslist.org." AIDS Education and Prevention 25: 72-85. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2013
Grov, C., M. Wolff, M.D. Smith, J. Koken and J.T. Parsons. "Male Clients of Male Escorts: Satisfaction, Sexual Behavior, and Demographic Characteristics." Journal of Sex Research. In press. (Books and Publications: Forthcoming Publications) 2013
Grov, C., Rendina, H. J., Ventuneac, A., & Parsons, J. T. (in press). HIV risk in group sexual encounters: An Event-level analysis from a national online survey of men who have sex with men in the U.S. The Journal of Sexual Medicine. (Books and Publications: Forthcoming Publications) 2013
Grov, C., S. Hirshfield, M.A. Chiasson, R.H. Remien and M. Humberstone. "Exploring the Venue's Role in Risky Sexual Behavior Among Gay and Bisexual Men: An event-level analysis from a national online survey in the U.S.' Archives of Sexual Behavior 42: 297-302. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2013
Parsons, J.T., H.J. Rendina, A. Ventuneac, K.F. Cook, C. Grov and B. Mustanski. "A Psychometric Investigation of the Hypersexual Disorder Screening Inventory Among Highly Sexually Active Gay and Bisexual Men: An Item Response Theory Analysis." Journal of Sexual Medicine. In press. (Books and Publications: Forthcoming Publications) 2013
Parsons, J.T., T.S. Starks, S.N. Du Bois, C. Grov and S.A. Golub. "Alternatives to Monogamy Among Gay Male Couples in a Community Survey: Implications for Mental Health and Sexual Risk." Archives of Sexual Behavior 42: 303-12. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2013
Ramo, D., C. Grov and J.T. Parsons. "Ecstasy/MDMA." Principles of Addiction. Ed. P. Miller. Oxford: Elsevier. 711-21. (Books and Publications: Chapter) 2013
Smith, M.D., C. Grov, D.W. Seal and P. McCall. "A Social-cognitive Analysis of How Young Men Become Involved in Male Escorting." Journal of Sex Research 50: 1-10. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2013
"Dangerous Politics and Sex Research: The Example of 'Penis-gate 2011.'" Sexuality Research and Social Policy 9: 95-98. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2012
"HIV Risk and Substance Use in Men Who Have Sex With Men Surveyed in Bathhouses, Bars/Clubs, and on Craigslist.org: Venue of Recruitment Matters." AIDS and Behavior 16: 807-17. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2012
Grov, C., A. Ventuneac, H.J. Rendina, R. Jimenez and J.T. Parsons. "Perceived Importance of Five Different Health Issues for Gay and Bisexual Men: Implications for New Directions in Health Education and Prevention." American Journal of Men's Health. In press. (Books and Publications: Forthcoming Publications) 2012
Grov, C., T.J. Starks, H.J. Rendina and J.T. Parsons. "Rules About Casual Sex Partners, Relationship Satisfaction, and HIV Risk in Partnered Gay and Bisexual Men." Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy. In press. (Books and Publications: Forthcoming Publications) 2012
Parsons, J.T. and C. Grov. "Gay Male Identities, Desires and Behaviors." Handbook of Psychology and Sexual Orientation. Eds. C.J. Patterson and A.R. D'Augelli. New York: Oxford University Press. (Books and Publications: Chapter) 2012
Parsons, J.T., C. Grov and S.A. Golub. "Sexual Compulsivity, Co-occurring Psychosocial Health Problems, and HIV Risk Among Gay and Bisexual Men: Further Evidence of a Syndemic." American Journal of Public Health 102: 156-62. doi:10.2105/AJPH.2011.300284. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2012
Parsons, J.T., T.S. Starks, K. Gamarel and C. Grov. "(Non)monogamy and Sexual Relationship Quality Among Same-sex Male Couples." Journal of Family Psychology 26: 669-77. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2012
Rendina, H.J., S.A. Golub, C. Grov and J.T. Parsons. "Stigma and Sexual Compulsivity in a Community-based Sample of HIV-positive Gay and Bisexual Men." AIDS and Behavior 17: 741-50. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2012
Starks, T.J., C. Grov and J.T. Parsons. "Sexual Compulsivity and Interpersonal Functioning in Gay Relationships." Health Psychology. In press. (Books and Publications: Forthcoming Publications) 2012
"The Social and Emotional Costs of HIV and AIDS." Review of Quicksand: HIV/AIDS in Our Lives, by Anonymous. Death Studies 35: 93-96. (Books and Publications: Book Review) 2011
Grov, C. and T. Crow. "Attitudes About -- and HIV Risk Related to -- the 'Most Common Place' MSM Meet Their Sex Partners: Comparing Men From Bathhouses, Bars/Clubs, and Craigslist.org." AIDS Education and Prevention 24: 102-16. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2011
Grov, C., B. Gillespie, T. Royce and J. Lever. "Perceived Consequences of Casual Online Sexual Activities on Heterosexual Relationships: A U.S. Online Survey." Archives of Sexual Behavior 40: 429-39. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2011
Mustanski, B., M. Newcomb, S. Dubois, S.C. Garcia and C. Grov. "HIV in Young Men Who Have Sex With Men: A Review of Epidemiology, Risk and Protective Factors, and Interventions." Annual Review of Sex Research 48: 218-53. Selected as "Editor's Choice" article. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2011
Ramo, D.E., C. Grov, K. Delucchi, B.C. Kelly and J.T. Parsons. "Cocaine Use Trajectories of Club Drug-using Young Adults." Addictive Behaviors 36: 1292-1300. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2011
Smith, M.D. and C. Grov. In the Company of Men: Inside the Lives of Male Prostitutes. Santa Barbara, Calif.: Praeger Publishing. (Books and Publications: Book) 2011
"Risky Sex- and Drug-Seeking in a Probability Sample of Men-for-Men Online Bulletin Board Postings." AIDS and Behavior 14: 1387-92. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2010
Grov, C., J.T. Parsons and D.S. Bimbi. "Sexual Compulsivity and Sexual Risk in Gay and Bisexual Men." Archives of Sexual Behavior 39: 940-49. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2010
Grov, C., J.T. Parsons and D.S. Bimbi. "The Association Between Penis Size and Sexual Health Among Men Who Have Sex With Men." Archives of Sexual Behavior 39: 788-97. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2010
Grov, C., S.A. Golub and J.T. Parsons. "HIV Status Differences in Venues Where Highly-Sexually Active Gay and Bisexual Men Meet Sex Partners: Results From a Pilot Study." AIDS Education and Prevention 22: 496-508. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2010
Grov, C., S.A. Golub, B. Mustanski and J.T. Parsons. "Sexual Compulsivity, State Affect and Sexual Risk Behavior in a Daily Diary Study of Gay and Bisexual Men." Psychology of Addictive Behaviors. 24: 487-97. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2010
Grov, C., S.A. Golub, J.T. Parsons, M. Brennan and S.E. Karpiak. "Loneliness and HIV-Related Stigma Explain Depression Among Older HIV-Positive Adults." AIDS Care 22: 630-39. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2010
Hirshfield, S., M.A. Chiasson, R. Wagmiller Jr., R.H. Remien, M. Humberstone, R. Scheinmann and C. Grov. "Sexual Dysfunction in an Internet Sample of U.S. Men Who Have Sex With Men." The Journal of Sexual Medicine 7: 3104-14. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2010
Kennedy, K.E., C. Grov and J.T. Parsons. "Ecstasy and Sex Among Heterosexual Women: A Qualitative Analysis of Sensuality, Sexual Effects, and Sexual Risk-Taking." International Journal of Sexual Health 22: 155-66. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2010
Ramo, D., C. Grov, K. Delucchi, B.C. Kelly and J.T. Parsons. "Typology of Club Drug Use Among Young Adults Recruited Using Time-Space Sampling." Drug and Alcohol Dependence 107: 119-27. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2010
Wells, B.E., B.C. Kelly, S. Golub, C. Grov and J.T. Parsons. "Patterns of Alcohol Consumption and Sexual Behavior Among Club-Going Emerging Adults." The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse 36: 39-45. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2010
Golub, S.A., C. Grov and J.C. Tomassilli. "Sexual Behavior Among HIV+ Older Adults." Research on Older Adults With HIV: An In-Depth Examination of an Emerging Population. Eds. M. Brennan, S.E. Karpiak, M.H. Cantor and R.A. Shippy. Hauppauge, N.Y.: Nova Science Publishers. (Books and Publications: Chapter) 2009
Grov, C., B.C. Kelly and J.T. Parsons. "Polydrug Use Among Club-Going Young Adults Recruited Through Time-Space Sampling." Substance Use and Misuse 44: 848-64. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2009
Grov, C., D.A. Bux, J.T. Parsons and J. Morgenstern. "Recruiting Hard-to-Reach Drug-Using Men Who Have Sex With Men Into an Intervention Study: Lessons Learned and Implications for Applied Research." Substance Use and Misuse 44: 1855-71. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2009
Nanin, J.E., D.S. Bimbi, C. Grov and J.T. Parsons. "Community Reactions to a Syphilis Prevention Campaign for Gay and Bisexual Men in Los Angeles County." Journal of Sex Research 46: 1-10. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2009
Nanin, J.E., D.S. Bimbi, C. Grov and J.T. Parsons. "Community Reactions to a Syphilis Prevention Campaign for Gay and Bisexual Men in Los Angeles County." Journal of Sex Research 46: 525-534. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2009
Parsons, J.T., C. Grov and B.C. Kelly. "Club Drug Use and Dependence Among Club-Going Young Adults Recruited Through Time-Space Sampling." Public Health Reports 124.2: 246-53. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2009
Grov, C., A.B. Bamonte, A. Fuentes, J.T. Parsons, D.S. Bimbi and J. Morgenstern. "Exploring the Internet's Role in Sexual Compulsivity and Out of Control Sexual Thoughts/Behaviour: A Qualitative Study of Gay and Bisexual Men in New York City." Culture, Health, and Sexuality 10: 107-24. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2008
Grov, C., J.T. Parsons and D.S. Bimbi. "In the Shadows of a Prevention Campaign: Sexual Risk in the Absence of Crystal Methamphetamine." AIDS Education and Prevention 20: 42-55. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2008
Lever, J., C. Grov, T. Royce and B. Gillespie. "Searching for Love in All the 'Write' Places: Exploring Internet Personals Use by Sexual Orientation, Gender, and Age." International Journal of Sexual Health 20.4: 233-46. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2008
Parsons, J.T., C. Grov and B.C. Kelly. "Comparing the Effectiveness of Two Forms of Time-Space Sampling to Identify Club Drug-Using Young Adults." Journal of Drug Issues 38: 1063-84. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2008
Smith, M.D., C. Grov and D.W. Seal. "Agency-Based Male Sex Work: A Descriptive Focus on Physical, Personal, and Social Space." Journal of Men's Studies 16: 193-210. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2008
"Without Condoms: Unprotected Sex, Gay Men, and Barebacking" book review. International Journal of Men's Health 6: 170-71. (Books and Publications: Book Review) 2007
Grov, C. and J.T. Parsons. "The Internet and Sexual Compulsivity Among Gay and Bisexual Men: Instant, Effective, and Often Problematic." Psychology and AIDS Exchange 35: 15-18. (Books and Publications: Other Article) 2007
Grov, C., J. Debusk, D.S. Bimbi, S.A. Golub, J.E. Nanin and J.T. Parsons. "Barebacking, the Internet and Harm Reduction: An Intercept Survey With Gay and Bisexual Men in Los Angeles and New York City." AIDS and Behavior 11: 527-36. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2007
Grov, C., J.T. Parsons and D.S. Bimbi. "Sexual Risk Behavior and Venues for Meeting Sex Partners: An Intercept Survey of Gay and Bisexual Men in LA and NYC." AIDS and Behavior 11: 915-26. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2007
Parsons, J.T., J.P. Severino, C. Grov, D.S. Bimbi and J. Morgenstern. "Internet Use Among Gay, Bisexual, and MSM With Compulsive Sexual Behavior." Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity 14: 239-56. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2007
Review of Without Condoms: Unprotected Sex, Gay Men, and Barebacking, by Michael Shernoff. International Journal of Men's Health 6: 170-71. (Books and Publications: Book Review) 2007
"Barebacking Websites: Electronic Environments for Reducing or Inducing HIV Risk." AIDS Care 18: 990-97. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2006
Grov, C. and J.T. Parsons. "Bugchasing and Giftgiving: The Potential for HIV Transmission Among Barebackers on the Internet." AIDS Education and Prevention 18: 490-503. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2006
Grov, C., D.S. Bimbi, J.T. Parsons and J.E. Nanin. "Layer Upon Layer: The Coming Out Process as It Relates to Generations, Race and Gender." Journal of Sex Research 43: 115-21. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2006
Grov, C., J.T. Parsons and D.S. Bimbi. "Exploring Racial/Ethnic Differences in Drug Use Among Urban Gay and Bisexual Men." Journal of Drug Education 36: 105-23. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2006
Nanin, J.E., J.T. Parsons, D.S. Bimbi, C. Grov and J. Brown. "Community Reactions to Campaigns Addressing Crystal Methamphetamine Use Among Gay and Bisexual Men in New York City." Journal of Drug Education 36: 285-303. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2006
"Make Me Your Death Slave: Men Who Have Sex With Men and Use the Internet to Intentionally Spread HIV." Deviant Behavior 25: 329-49. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2004
Awards, Honors and Fellowships
Tow Fellowship, for "Advancing HIV Prevention Through an International Lens: Berlin and New York City." Principal investigator. This award supports comparative research on HIV-prevention strategies in Berlin and New York. (Grants and Fellowships) 2013
CUNY Salute to Scholars. (Awards and Honors) 2012
National Institute for Allergies and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) SC2 AI 090923, Administrative Supplement, for "HIV Risk and Venues for Meeting Sex Partners." This administrative supplement supports our collecting data in an emerging high-risk environment where gay and bisexual men meet their sex partners and follow these men for a period of six months. March 1, 2012-Feb. 28, 2013. $24,082 (direct costs). (Grants and Fellowships) 2012
CUNY Salute to Scholars. (Awards and Honors) 2011
CUNY Salute to Scholars. (Awards and Honors) 2010
National Institute for General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) and the National Institute for Allergies and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) SC2 AI 090923, for "HIV Risk and Venues for Meeting Sex Partners." $300,000 (direct costs); March 15, 2010-Feb. 28, 2013. This pilot study will longitudinally track the sexual behaviors of three distinct cohorts of gay and bisexual men (one recruited in bars/clubs, one recruited in bathhouses and one recruited online). The goal of the project is to identify links between the venus where met meet sex partners and subsequent HIV risk behavior. (Grants and Fellowships) 2010
National Institute for Mental Health, R01 MH 087714, for "Compulsive Behavior, Mental Health, and HIV Risk." C. Grov (co-principal investigator) and J.T. Parsons (principal investigator). $1,958,914 (direct costs); March 29, 2010-Feb. 28, 2015. This 4.5-year study is longitudinally following a diverse cohort of highly sexually active gay and bisexual men (n = 400), half of whom display symptoms of sexual compulsivity and half of whom do not. Assessments include qualitative and quantitative measures, neurocognitive testing and two 30-day online diaries. (Grants and Fellowships) 2010
CUNY Stewart Travel Award. (Awards and Honors) 2009
National Institute for Mental Health, R34 MH 08633, for "Web-Based Intervention for Black Bisexually-Active Men." C. Grov (co-principal Investigator) and J.T. Parsons (principal investigator). $450,000 (direct costs); June 10, 2009-May 31, 2012. This study will develop and pilot test a peer-led Web-based intervention to reduce HIV transmission risks for African American men who have sex with men and women. (Grants and Fellowships) 2009
Professional Staff Congress of CUNY, # 60016-39 40, for "Venues for Meeting Partners and HIV Risk." $5,099.70; July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010. One year of support to conduct a brief-intercept survey with gay and bisexual men at bars, in bathhouses and online (n = 600). (Grants and Fellowships) 2009
NIDA Director's Travel Award. (Awards and Honors) 2008
"Blossoming" Professional in Sexuality Research - Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. (Awards and Honors) 2007
Honorable Mention, Paul Monette-Roger Horwitz Dissertation Prize. (Awards and Honors) 2007
NIDA New Investigator Services and Prevention Research Travel Award. (Awards and Honors) 2007
Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums
Grov, C. and M.D. Smith. "Escorting 2.0: Male Sex Work in the 21st Century." HOOK Online launch event. New York, Feb. 24. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2012
Grov, C., A. Ventuneac, H.J. Rendina, R. Jimenez and J.T. Parsons. "How Do HIV and STIs Measure Up Against Other Health Issues for Gay and Bisexual Men? Implications for a Comprehensive Approach to Improve Health" poster. American Public Health Association. San Francisco, Oct. 27-31. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2012
Grov, C., J.T. Parsons and S.A. Golub. "Syndemics and Sexual Compulsivity as a Proxy for HIV Risk in Gay and Bisexual Men: "I Promise There Is Good News." Grand rounds of the Bellevue Hospital HIV Primary Care Clinic. New York, Jan. 18. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2012
Grov, C., L.A. Agyemang, A. Ventuneac and A.S. Breslow. "Navigating Condom Use and HIV Status Disclosure With Partners Met Online: Even Reading Between the Lines Is Not Enough." Abstract submitted to the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. Tampa, Fla., Nov. 8-11. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2012
Grov, C., T.J. Starks, H.J. Rendina and J.T. Parsons. "Contextualizing the Rules That Partnered Gay and Bisexual Men Use for Casual Sex Partners: An Application of Latent Class Modeling." International Meeting for Gay Men's Sexual Health: A Focus on Couples. San Juan, Puerto Rico, Feb. 16-19. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2012
Grov, C., T.J. Starks, H.J. Rendina and J.T. Parsons. "Rules That Partnered Gay and Bisexual Men Use for Casual Sex Partners." HIV Quality Improvement Learning Network of the NYC Health and Hospitals Corporation. New York, Sept. 12. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2012
"OMG! Who's Behind the Screen? Prevention in the Digital Age." 12th Annual Prevention and Outreach Summit. Philadelphia, June 15. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2011
"Scientific Misconduct and Whistle-blowing in Research." Brooklyn College Minority Access to Research Careers Program. Brooklyn, N.Y., April 5. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2011
Grov, C., A. Ventuneac, B. Porter, J.E. Nanin, H.J. Rendina, R. Jimenez, S.A. Golub and J.T. Parsons. "Brief Video-based HIV Prevention: First Look at an Online Intervention Tailored for Bisexually Active African American Men." Eastern and Midcontinent Regional meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. Philadelphia, March 3-6. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2011
Grov, C., B.E. Wells, S.A. Golub and J.T. Parsons. "Size Matters: Gay and Bisexual Men's Experiences With Condoms." Eastern and Midcontinent Regional meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. Philadelphia, March 3-6. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2011
Grov, C., J.T. Parsons, D.S. Bimbi and M. Reece. "Just When You Thought It Was Safe to Study Sex: The Politics of Doing 'Controversial' Research." Annual Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. Houston, Nov. 3-6. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2011
Grov, C., T.J. Starks, H.J. Rendina and J.T. Parsons. "Sexual Agreements and Rules in Relationships: Non-monogamy Among Gay and Bisexual Men." Annual Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. Houston, Nov. 3-6. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2011
Parsons, J.T., C. Grov and S.A. Golub. "Sexual Compulsivity, Co-occurring Psychosocial Health Problems, and HIV Risk Among Gay and Bisexual Men: Further Evidence of a Syndemic." 10th International AIDS Impact Conference. Sante Fe, N.M., Sept. 12-15. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2011
Porter, B., C. Grov, A. Ventuneac, H.J. Rendina, R. Jimenez, S.A. Golub and J.T. Parsons. "Adapting Time-space Sampling for an Online Environment to Recruit Sexually Active Gay and Bisexual Men." Eastern and Midcontinent Regional meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. Philadelphia, March 3-6. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2011
Rendina, H.J., C. Grov, A. Ventuneac and J.T. Parsons. "Use of Public Venues for Meeting Sex Partners: Examining Psychosocial Factors and Venue-based HIV Outreach With Gay and Bisexual Men." Abstract submitted to the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. Houston, Nov. 3-6. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2011
Saboshchuk, I., B.E. Wells, C. Grov and J.T. Parsons. "The Factors That Lead to the Development of Sexual Compulsivity in Men Who Have Sex With Men: A Qualitative Study" poster. Eastern and Midcontinent Regional Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. Philadelphia, March 3-6. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2011
Sponsored guest at the Methods for Reaching YMSM for HIV Behavioral Surveillance consultation meeting, hosted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The purpose of this meeting is to ascertain the best practices for sampling, recruiting, interviewing and HIV testing young (<18 years old) men who have sex with men (YMSM) for the purposes of behavioral surveillance. Atlanta, Feb. 9-10. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2011
"Community Viral Load: Opportunities for Community and Structural-Level Interventions in NYC." MSM workgroup of the NYC HIV Prevention Planning Group at the NY State AIDS Institute. New York, July 1. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2010
"LGBT Communities and Social Networks" roundtable discussion. International LGBT Psychology Summer Institute, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Aug. 2-6. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2010
"Overview of 'A Web-based Intervention for Black Bisexually Active Men.'" NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Internet Intervention Advisory Group. New York, May 18. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2010
"Overview of Successful Collaborations Among Researchers and Community-based Organizations Within the Arena of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene." NYC DOHMH and NYC HIV Prevention Planning Group's Innovative HIV Prevention Interventions: Collaboration Between Researchers and Community-Based Organizations in NYC. New York, Oct. 27. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2010
"Sexual Harm Reduction for Gay and Bisexual Men: Navigating HIV in Its Third Decade." 17th Annual Texas HIV/STD Conference. Austin, Texas, May 26. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2010
"Sexual Harm Reduction, Seroadaptation, and Messaging for Gay and Bisexual Men." Annual meeting of the National Coalition of STD Directors. San Antonio, Oct. 4-8. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2010
Agyemang, L., C. Grov, B.E. Wells, S.A. Golub and J.T. Parsons. "Alcohol Expectancies in Sexual Behavior Among Young adults" poster. Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students. Charlotte, N.C., Nov. 10-13. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2010
Grov, C. S.A. Golub and J.T. Parsons. "HIV Status Difference in Venues Where Highly-sexually Active Gay and Bisexual Men Meet Sex Partners." Annual meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. Las Vegas, Nov. 4-7. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2010
Grov, C., D.S. Bimbi and A. Bamonte. "Best Practices In Enhancing Effective Prevention Messages With Performance." 17th Annual Texas HIV/STD Conference. Austin, Texas, May 26. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2010
Grov, C., J.T. Parsons, S.A. Golub and B. Mustanski. "Sexual Compulsivity, HIV Risk, and Mood: A Daily Diary Study With Highly-Sexually Active Men Who Have Sex With Men." Colloquium Series in the Department of Psychology. Brooklyn College. March 10. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2010
Grov, C., S. Hirshfield, R.H. Remien, M. Humberstone and M.A. Chiasson. "Exploring the Venue's Role in Risky Sexual Behavior Among Gay and Bisexual Men: An Event-level Analysis From a National Online Survey in the U.S." poster. International LGBT Psychology Summer Institute, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Aug. 2-6. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2010
Kincaid, H., C. Grov and J.T. Parsons. "Sex Role Self-identification and the Role of Gender Stereotypes in Attraction to Sexual Partners." Annual meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. Las Vegas, Nov. 4-7. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2010
Parsons, J.T., T.J. Starks, C. Grov and S.A. Golub. "Challenging the Privileged Status of Monogamy and Exploring the Association of Partner Arrangement to the Quality of Same-sex Relationships Between Men." Annual meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. Las Vegas, Nov. 4-7. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2010
Ramo, D.E., C. Grov, K. Delucchi, B.C. Kelly and J.T. Parsons. "Longitudinal Patterns of Cocaine Use Among Club Drug Using Young Adults in New York City." Annual meeting of the American Psychological Association. San Diego, Aug. 12-15. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2010
Ramo, D.E., C. Grov, K. Delucchi, B.C. Kelly and J.T. Parsons. "Longitudinal Patterns of Cocaine Use among Club Drug-Using Young Adults in New York City." Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association. San Diego, Aug. 12-15. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2010
Rendina, H.J., S.A. Golub, C. Grov and J.T. Parsons. "Sexual Compulsivity in HIV Positive Gay and Bisexual Men: The Role of Stigma." Annual meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. Las Vegas, Nov. 4-7. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2010
Smith, M.D., C. Grov, N. Bernhardt and P. McCall. "Knowing Their Business: How Male Escorts Learn to Provide Customer Satisfaction While Maintaining Personal Integrity." Annual meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. Las Vegas, Nov. 4-7. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2010
Smith, M.D., C. Grov, P. McCall and P. Revello. "A Social-cognitive Analysis of Young Men's Involvement With Internet Prostitution." Eastern Psychological Association. New York, March 4-7. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2010
Smith, M.D., C. Grov, P. McCall and P. Revello. "A Social-Cognitive Analysis of Young Men's Involvement With Internet Prostitution." Eastern Psychological Association. New York, March 4-7. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2010
Beury, K.N., C. Grov, J.T. Parsons and B.C. Kelly. "Reflections and Recommendations: Drug Users Speak on Drug Education, a Qualitative Study." 37th Annual Hunter College Psychology Convention and 13th Annual N.E.U.R.O.N. Conference. New York, April 4. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2009
Grov, C. S.A. Golub, J.T. Parsons, M. Brennan and S.E. Karpiak. "Loneliness, HIV-Related Stigma, and Depression Among Older Adults With HIV." Faculty Seminar, Department of Health and Nutrition Sciences. Brooklyn College. Feb. 11. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2009
Grov, C., B.J. Gillespie, T. Royce and J. Lever. "Gender Differences in the Impact of Online Sexual Activities on Committed Relationships." Brooklyn College Science Research Retreat. June 2. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2009
Grov, C., E. Inan, A. Fuentes, B.C. Kelly and J.T. Parsons. "Drug Trajectories Among Club-Drug-Using Young Adults Recruited Through Time-Space Sampling." Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association. Philadelphia, Nov. 7-11. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2009
Grov, C., J. Lever, B.J. Gillespie and T. Royce. "Consequences of Casual Online Sexual Activities on Committed Relationships." Eastern and Midcontinent Region Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. St. Petersburg, Fla., June 5-7. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2009
Grov, C., S.A. Golub and J.T. Parsons. "Sexual Compulsivity and Co-Occurring Psychosocial Health Problems in a Community-Based Sample of Gay and Bisexual Men: Further Evidence of a Syndemic" poster. Annual Meeting of the International Academy of Sex Research. San Juan, Puerto Rico, Aug. 19-22. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2009
Grov, C., S.A. Golub, J.T. Parsons, M. Brennan and S.E. Karpiak. "Loneliness and HIV-Related Stigma Explain Depression Among Older HIV-Positive Adults." Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association. Philadelphia, Nov. 7-11. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2009
Longmire-Avital, B., J.E. Nanin, C. Grov, D.S. Bimbi and J.T. Parsons. "Exploring Relations among Barebacking Behaviors and Barebacking Identity" poster. Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association. Toronto, Aug. 6-9. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2009
Nanin, J.E., B. Longmire-Avital, C. Grov, D.S. Bimbi and J.T. Parsons. "Behavioral Correlates of Barebacking Identity Among Urban Gay and Bisexual Men of Color." National HIV Prevention Conference. Atlanta, Aug. 23-26. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2009
Parsons, J.T., C. Grov and S.A. Golub. "Neurocognitive Deficits and Daily Diary Evaluations in MSM With Sexual Compulsivity and MSM Without Sexual Compulsivity." Presidential Symposium of the International Academy of Sex Research. San Juan, Puerto Rico, Aug. 19-22. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2009
Smith, M.D., C. Grov and D.W. Seal. "Ethical Considerations for Research in Male Prostitution" continuing education session. Eastern and Midcontinent Region Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. St. Petersburg, Fla., June 5-7. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2009
"Everything Crosstabs" invited statistical workshop. Center for HIV/AIDS Educational Studies and Training (CHEST). Hunter College (CUNY). New York, Dec. 18. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2008
Andersen, V., C. Grov, A. Fuentes and J.T. Parsons. "Young Women's Sense of Personal Agency in Sexual Encounters While Under the Influence of Club Drugs." Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence. Chicago, March 6-9. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2008
Fuentes, A., C. Grov and J.T. Parsons. "When Sexual Behavior and Sexual Identity Don't Match: A Focus on "Heterosexual" Identified Women." Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence. Chicago, March 6-9. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2008
Grov, C., B.C. Kelly, S.A. Golub and J.T. Parsons. "Polydrug Use Among Club-Going Young Adults." Annual Meeting of the College on Problems of Drug Dependence. San Juan, Puerto Rico, June 14-29. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2008
Grov, C., D.S. Bimbi and J.T. Parsons. "Penis Size and Sexual Health: Assessing How Gay and Bisexual Men Measure Up." Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality Midcontinent & Eastern Region Joint Conference. Cleveland, May 15-17. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2008
Grov, C., J. Lever, T. Royce and B. Gillespie. "Gender and Sexual Orientation Differences in Use of-- and Outcome From--Online Personals." Annual Meeting of the Eastern Sociological Society. New York, Feb. 21-24. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2008
Grov, C., J. Lever, T. Royce and B.J. Gillespie. "Searching for Love in All the 'Write' Places: Evaluating Internet Personals Use by Sexual Orientation, Gender, and Age." Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association. Boston, Aug. 1-4. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2008
Grov, C., J. Tomassilli and B. Mustanksi. "Using Respondent Driven Sampling to Identify "Invisible" Populations: Implementation and Ethics" one-hour continuing education session. Annual Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. San Juan, Puerto Rico, Nov. 5-9. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2008
Grov, C., S.A. Golub, A. Fuentes, B.C. Kelly and J.T. Parsons. "Sex on Club Drugs: Pleasure, Patterns, and Risk." Annual Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. San Juan, Puerto Rico, Nov. 5-9. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2008
Royce, T., J. Lever, B. Gillespie and C. Grov. "Sexual Minorities' Use of Online Personals Sites: A Qualitative Analysis." Annual Meeting of the American Culture Association/Popular Culture Association. San Francisco, March 19-22. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2008
Siodmak, E., C. Grov and J.T. Parsons. "New Technologies for Old Methods." Annual Meeting of Sex: Tech Conference. San Francisco, Jan. 22-23. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2008
Smith, M., C. Grov and D.W. Seal. "Emotional Labor and Men: How Male Sex Workers Break Cultural Stereotypes of Men's Work." Annual Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. San Juan, Puerto Rico, Nov. 5-9. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2008
"HIV/AIDS: Leadership in Research." 2nd annual Finding Your Inner Leader Conference. New York, June 29. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2007
"Why Don't Sociologists Discuss Sexual Compulsivity? New Theoretical Lenses for an Emerging Discourse." Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association. New York, Aug. 11-14. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2007
Grov, C. and J.T. Parsons. "Club Drug Use Among Emerging Adults: Tailoring Interventions Based on Gender, Sexual Orientation, Race, and Ethnicity" poster. Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association, Division 28/50, NIDA Special Section. San Francisco, Aug. 17-20. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2007
Grov, C. and M. Smith. "Organizing Sex Work, Defining Social Space, and Creating Meaning: An Analysis of a Rural Male Escort Agency." Annual Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Social Problems. New York, Aug. 10-12. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2007
Grov, C., B.C. Kelly and J.T. Parsons. "Comparing and Contrasting the Effectiveness of Time-Space Sampling Methods to Identify Club Drug Using Emerging Adults." Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association. Washington, D.C., Nov. 3-7. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2007
Grov, C., D. Bux, J.T. Parsons and J. Morgenstern. "Enrolling 'Hard-to-Reach' Men Who Have Sex With Men into an Antervention Research Study: Market the Intervention or Use a 'Foot-in-the-Door' Technique?" Annual Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. Indianapolis, Nov. 7-11. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2007
Grov, C., J.C. Tomassilli, J.T. Parsons, S.T. Karpiak and R.A. Shippy. "Substance Use and Symptoms of Depression Among Older HIV Positive Gay and Bisexual Men: Implications for Research and Intervention." Annual Meeting of the National HIV Prevention Conference. Atlanta, Dec. 2-5. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2007
Grov, C., J.T. Parsons and D.S. Bimbi. "Getting Clear About Crystal: Unsafe Sex, Crystal Methamphetamine, and the (Dis)Connection Between the Two." Annual Meeting of the National HIV Prevention Conference. Atlanta, Dec. 2-5. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2007
Grov, C., J.T. Parsons and D.S. Bimbi. "In the Shadows of a Prevention Campaign: Sexual Risk Behavior in the Absence of Crystal Methamphetamine." Annual Meeting of the Eastern Sociological Society. Philadelphia, March 15-18. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2007
Grov, C., J.T. Parsons, B. Wells and B.C. Kelly. "Rapid Assessment for the Prevalence of Alcohol (Ab)Use Among Emerging Adults in NYC Nightlife Using Time-Space Sampling: A Preliminary Report" poster. Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association. Washington, D.C., Nov. 3-7. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2007
Koken, J.A., A.E. Fuentes, E. Inan, J.K. Colon, B.W. Morris, C. Grov, J.T. Parsons and B.C. Kelly. "What Makes Lesbians Kinkier, Straight Girls Hornier, Gay Guys Wilder and Straight Guys Disinterested? Cocaine: Perceived Sexual Effects Differ by Gender and Orientation." Annual Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. Indianapolis, Nov. 7-11. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2007
Parsons, J.T., A. Fuentes, C. Grov, B.C. Kelly and B.E. Wells. "Club Drug Using Young Adults in New York City" poster. 11th Biennial Conference of the Society for Community Research and Action. Pasadena, Calif., June 7-10. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2007
Grov, C. and J.T. Parsons. "Bug-Chasing and Gift-Giving: The Potential for HIV Transmission Among Barebackers on the Internet." Annual Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. Las Vegas, Nov. 9-12. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2006
Grov, C., A.J. Bamonte, L.R. Bardlsey, J.T. Parsons, D.S. Bimbi, F. Muench and J. Morgenstern. "Sexual Compulsivity and the Internet: A Qualitative Study of Gay and Bisexual Men in NYC." Annual Meeting of the Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health. Chicago, Oct. 19-21. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2006
Grov, C., J.P. Severino, J.T. Parsons, D.S. Bimbi and J. Morgenstern. "Sexual Compulsivity Among Gay and Bisexual Men: Effectiveness of Identifying Risky Sex in Community-Based Versus Treatment-Seeking Samples." Annual Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. Las Vegas, Nov. 9-12. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2006
Nanin, J.E., J.T. Parsons, D.S. Bimbi and C. Grov. "Harm Reduction in High Heels: The DIVAs (Drag Initiative to Vanquish AIDS)." Continuing Education Workshop, Annual Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. Las Vegas, Nov. 9-12. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2006
Parsons, J.T., C. Grov and J.E. Nanin. "Health Disparities in Access to Health Care and Disclosure of Sexual Identity Among Gay and Bisexual Men in New York City." Research Centers in Minority Institutions 10th International Symposium on Health Disparities. San Juan, Puerto Rico, Dec. 13-16. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2006
"When Abstinence and Condoms Fail: Harm Reduction for Gay and Bisexual Barebackers." Eastern Sociological Society. Washington, D.C., March 17-20. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2005
Grov, C., D.S. Bimbi, J.E. Nanin and J.T. Parsons. "Generational & Gender Factors Associated With the Coming Out Process Among Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Individuals." Annual Meeting of the Eastern and Mid-Continent Regions of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. Atlanta, Nov. 3-6. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2005
Grov, C., D.S. Bimbi, J.E. Nanin and J.T. Parsons. "Layer Upon Layer: The Coming Out Process as It Relates to Generations, Race and Gender" poster. Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association. Washington, D.C., Aug. 18-21. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2005
Grov, C., D.S. Bimbi, J.T. Parsons and J.E. Nanin. "Layer Upon Layer: The Coming Out Process as It Relates to Generations, Race and Gender" poster. National Multicultural Conference and Summit. Hollywood, Calif., Jan. 27-28. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2005
Grov, C., J.T. Parsons and D.S. Bimbi. "Cruising for Sex Among Gay and Bisexual Men: Different Venues, Different Risks." World Association of Sexology. Montreal, July 10-15. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2005
Grov, C., J.T. Parsons and D.S. Bimbi. "Exploring Racial/Ethnic Differences in Drug Use Among Urban Gay and Bisexual Men." Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association. Washington, D.C., Aug. 18-21. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2005
Grov, C., J.T. Parsons and D.S. Bimbi. "The Internet and Identity as a Barebacker Among Men Who Have Sex With Men" poster. National HIV/AIDS Update Conference of the American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR). Oakland, Calif., April 10-13. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2005
Parsons, J.T., J. Severino, C. Grov and D.S. Bimbi. "The Internet and Sexual Compulsivity Among Gay and Bisexual Men in New York City." Annual Meeting of the Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health. San Francisco, Sept. 22-24. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2005
Severino, J., C. Grov and J.T. Parsons. "The Internet and Sexual Compulsivity Among Gay and Bisexual Men in New York City." Annual Meeting of the Eastern and Mid-Continent Regions of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. Atlanta, Nov. 3-6. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2005
"Men Who Use the Internet to Intentionally Spread HIV." Eastern Sociological Society. New York, Feb. 19-22. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2004
Grov, C., J.T. Parsons, D.S. Bimbi and J.E. Nanin. "Innovative Approaches to Harm Reduction: The D.I.V.A.s (Drag Initiative to Vanquish AIDS)." National Harm Reduction Conference. New Orleans, Nov. 11-14. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2004
"Gender Role Ideologies and Homonegativity." Annual Meeting of the Southern Sociological Society. New Orleans, March 22-25. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2003
"Race, Sex and Gender-Roles and How They Confound to Explain Homonegative Attitudes." University of Florida's Graduate Student Council, Graduate and Professional Forum. Gainesville, Fla., April 1. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2003
"The Intentional Spread of HIV Among Men Who Have Sex With Men." Annual Meeting of the Southeast Regional Gay Men's Health Summit. Destin, Fla., November. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2003
"Theories of the 'Gay Gene' and Other Related Issues." Florida Intercollegiate Pride Conference. Gainesville, Fla., October. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2002
Professional Leadership
Member, board of directors, HOOK - Resources and Programs for men in the sex industry. (Professional Leadership: Organizational Leadership Position) 2012
Full member, HIV Prevention Planning Group, New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene. (Professional Leadership: Public Service) 2010
Vice chairman, MSM workgroup, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's HIV Prevention Planning Group. (Professional Leadership: Public Service) 2010
Program co-chairman, Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality Eastern Region and Mid-Continent meeting. Conference theme: "The Business of Sex." St. Petersburg, Fla., June 5-7. (Professional Leadership: Organizational Leadership Position) 2009
Program committee member, Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality Annual Meeting. Conference theme: "Sexual Literacy: Health and Rights in a Cultural Context." Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, Nov. 5-8. (Professional Leadership: Organizational Leadership Position) 2009
Program committee member, Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality Annual Meeting. Conference theme: "The Cultural Dimensions of Sexuality." San Juan, Puerto Rico, Nov. 5-9. (Professional Leadership: Organizational Leadership Position) 2008
Other Professional Activities
Editorial board member, AIDS and Behavior. 2011
Editorial board member, Archives of Sexual Behavior, The Official Journal of the International Academy of Sex Research. 2010
Editorial board member, International Journal of Sexual Health, The Official Journal of the World Association for Sexual Health. 2010
