WFUWake Forest University · Neuroscience
Meade Neuroimmunology Lab
Christina S Meade · Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Research Focus
Dr. Christina S. Meade's lab focuses on understanding how chronic stress and substance use, particularly stimulants, impact people living with HIV. By exploring the connections between psychological stress, neuroimmune function, and mental health disorders like depression, the lab aims to develop interventions that can improve the lives of those affected by these issues. The research also looks at broader community factors that influence health outcomes among populations at risk for or living with HIV.
HIVsubstance usedepressionstressneuroimmune mechanismscommunity healthbiostatisticsclinical trialsmental health
Research Aims
4AIM 01Investigate how chronic psychosocial stress affects substance use and depression in people living with HIV.
AIM 02Evaluate the impact of a positive affect intervention on neuroimmune pathways and behavioral outcomes.
AIM 03Examine the social and community factors influencing HIV and substance use outcomes.
AIM 04Develop strategies for improving healthcare service delivery for populations at risk for HIV.
Skills the Lab Values
functional MRIclinical trial designdata collection and analysiscommunity engagementmixed-methods researchneuroimaging techniquesparticipant recruitmentbiological samplingpsychological assessments
Output against the department
Publications158top 47% of dept.311th of 671
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Citations5.0kbottom 36% of dept.428th of 671
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