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Administrative Core
The Administrative Core is the heart of the CFAR at Emory University with responsibility for providing insightful scientific leadership, allocating resources, influencing HIV/AIDS research priorities at Emory University, intentionally promoting and disseminating CFAR-supported research into the community, and supporting the growth and development of the next generation of excellent and diverse HIV investigators.
Through annual strategic planning and collaborative teamwork across the CFAR-supported Cores and Scientific Working Groups (SWGs), the Administrative Core serves as the primary logistical, supervisory, and operational arm of the Emory CFAR.
The Core is physically located in the Claudia Nance Rollins Building of the Rollins School of Public Health, with offices for the leadership at the Emory School of Medicine, Hope Clinic, and Grady Health System.
Services Offered by the Core
- Grant application letter of support from CFAR Leadership
- Career development programs for early stage investigators
- Social media support for researchers
- CFAR Science Core Service vouchers
To request any of the services listed above, please complete an Emory CFAR service request form >
Core Leadership and Key Staff

Ann Chahroudi, MD, PhD
Co-Director for Basic Science

Carlos del Rio, MD
Co-Director for Clinical Science & Contact PI

Colleen Kelley, MD, MPH
Co-Director for Prevention Science

Patrick Sullivan, DVM, PhD
Task Force Director for Ending the HIV Epidemic Initiatives and Liaison to the CDC

Shelle Bryant, MTS
CFAR Administrator

Jenny Anderson, MPA
Assistant Director, Programs & Engagement

Elizabeth LaScala
Financial Analyst

Deaunna Thomas
Program Coordinator
Contact the Core
To contact the Core, reach out to Shelle Bryant.
Shelle Bryant
CFAR Administrator
Email: sbryant@emory.edu
Office Phone: 404.727.9437
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Center for AIDS Research at Emory University
1518 Clifton Rd, NE
R. Randall Rollins Building, R558
Mailstop: 1518-002-5CC
Atlanta, GA 30322-4201
404.727.2924 | cfaradmin@emory.edu