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Frits van Griensven

Godefridus Johannes Petrus "Frits" van Griensven (born 8 July 1953, Eindhoven, The Netherlands) is a pioneering Dutch scientist in epidemiology, sociology and public health. Most of his work is on addressing the HIV epidemic among men who have sex with men and other HIV key populations.

Frits van Griensven

Education edit

van Griensven obtained a combined Masters of Science degree (in Sociological Research Methods and in Sociological Theory) at the Catholic University (currently known as Radboud University) of Nijmegen in 1984. He obtained his PhD in the Faculty of Medicine at the Academic Medical Center of the University of Amsterdam in 1989. He obtained an MPH degree in epidemiology at the School of Public Health at the University of California at Berkeley in 1991.

Career edit

van Griensven started his career in HIV research at the Amsterdam Municipal Health Service in 1983. He represented the University of Utrecht in the AIDS Cohort Study Group, a multidisciplinary consortium of scientists from different institutions which established the Amsterdam Cohort Studies on HIV/AIDS. The first cohort consisted of homosexual men enrolled for assessment and follow-up at the Department of Public Health of Amsterdam, starting in 1984. van Griensven took part in the conceptualization and preparation of the study, designed the behavioral risk assessment instrument, performed statistical analysis and reported sexual and other risk factors for prevalent and incident HIV infection, which had not been scientifically assessed at the time. Subsequent cohort studies were in injecting drug users, high-risk heterosexuals, migrants, and young men who have sex with men.

In 1987 he was recruited by the Amsterdam Municipal Health Service to strengthen their HIV/AIDS research capacity and expand their research portfolio focusing on incident HIV infection, sexually transmitted diseases and progression of HIV infection to overt disease.[1] He helped initiate international collaborative studies of incident HIV infection and AIDS in men who have sex with men in Amsterdam, New York City, San Francisco, Vancouver and Sydney. From 1988 to 1994 he worked on HIV disease distributions and predictors of time to different clinical outcomes and death, funded by the Dutch Ministry of Public Health.[2][3] During this time he also conducted a population-based assessment of sexual behavior and established a new preparatory cohort of young men who have sex with men. These and other studies led van Griensven to receive his PhD by the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Amsterdam in April 1989.[4]

In the same year he received a scholarship from the Sarphati Foundation to conduct post-doctoral research in the United States. He continued his research into HIV infection and disease distribution at the School of Public Health of UC Berkeley[5] and at the San Francisco Department of Public Health during 1990–1992.[6][7]

Upon returning to Amsterdam in 1992, he was asked, on behalf of the Amsterdam Municipal Health Service to assist in European Commission supported HIV/AIDS Research and Training Programs, to formulate HIV responses in Thailand (1992-1998) and in China (1995-1998). In that capacity he helped design, conduct, and report systematic assessments of risk behavior and HIV prevalence among female sex workers in Northern and Southern Thailand[8] and lectured in training courses for Chinese health officials in epidemiology and disease surveillance in Beijing and Shanghai. In addition, he organized fellowships and tutored Thai and Chinese laboratory and public health scientists in a variety of European countries. During this period, he was awarded grants to assess HIV infection in fishermen in the Gulf of Thailand (1995, Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs),[9][10] to model the demographic impact of HIV/AIDS (1995, Thai Health Research Institute)[11] and to study the impact of HIV/AIDS on mortality in Thailand (1996, Delegation of the European Commission in Thailand).

In 1995 van Griensven was appointed Professor of AIDS Epidemiology at Utrecht University in The Netherlands, an endowed chair supported by the Dutch AIDS Foundation.[12] He also held professorial positions at the Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA (2008 - 2012) and in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics of the University of California at San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA (2000–present).

In 1998, van Griensven was recruited by US CDC as a senior behavioral scientist and epidemiologist and was stationed at the Thailand Ministry of Public Health - US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Collaboration in Nonthaburi, where he initiated innovative research regarding the automated self-collection of sensitive biological and behavioral data and on HIV and STI prevalence in adolescents.[13][14] He was also closely involved in the conduct of VAX003,[15] the first HIV vaccine efficacy trial in injecting drug users in the developing world.[16][17] Starting in the early 2000s, van Griensven led the first systematic HIV prevalence and incidence studies among MSM in Thailand and several other Asian countries, uncovering multiple severe epidemics of HIV infection in these populations,[18][19] which had hitherto be unknown about outside the Western hemisphere. In response, he founded the Silom Community Clinic in Bangkok, which also served as the venue for the Bangkok MSM Cohort Study, a longitudinal investigation of prevalent and incident HIV infection in MSM, of which he was the principal investigator.[20] This clinic also successfully participated in several biomedical HIV prevention trials in MSM.[21][22] In 2005–6, van Griensven directed a mental health survey among adult[23] and children[24] survivors of the Boxing-day tsunami in 2004; this work was considered to be a unique systematic assessment of the social impact immediately after one the most severe natural disasters in human history.[25]

van Griensven played an important role in putting the worsening HIV epidemic among men who have sex with men and transgender women on the agenda of policy makers and donor organizations, by bringing together research findings from different countries and cities in scientific publications that are widely read and used[26][27][28]

After he retired from CDC, van Griensven took a position with the Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Center as Senior Advisor for HIV Prevention, where he continued supporting research aimed at understanding and responding to the HIV pandemic among MSM and other key populations in Southeast Asia. The well-being of transgender people and the alleviation of the HIV epidemic and its social sequelae in this population became a key focus of his work in this period.[29][30] For this purpose, van Griensven took the initiative to establish the Tangerine Clinic in Bangkok, a primary care facility dedicated to improving the health of transgender people[31] which has since become a model for comprehensive health care for transgender people in the region.[32][33]

van Griensven was among a small group of pioneering thinkers in the early days of HIV chemoprophylaxis research envisioning a crucial role for intermittent and event-driven HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis,[34] as essential tools to control HIV infection in MSM and other key populations.[35]

Honors and awards edit

  • 2006 - CDC Director's Award in Recognition for Tsunami Response, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA[36]
  • 2017 - HIV, Equality and Rights Award (HERO Award), Asia-Pacific Network for Male Sexual Health (APCOM), Bangkok, Thailand[37]
  • 2017 - LGBTI Rights and Health Advocacy Award (Ardhanareeswara Award), Rainbow Sky Association of Thailand and partners, Bangkok, Thailand[38]
  • 2018 - Knighthood in the Order of the Lion of the Netherlands (this is the highest and oldest Dutch order of chivalry in the Netherlands), Cabinet of His Majesty the King, The Hague, the Netherlands[39]
  • 2019 (also in 2004 and 2006) - Charles C Shepard Award for Scientific Study (nomination), US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA USA[40]

References edit

  1. ^ Hessol, Nancy A.; Koblin, Beryl A.; van Griensven, Godfried J. P.; Bacchetti, Peter; Liu, Jennifer Y.; Stevens, Cladd E.; Coutinho, Roel A.; Buchbinder, Susan P.; Katz, Mitchell H. (1994-06-01). "Progression of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1) Infection among Homosexual Men in Hepatitis B Vaccine Trial Cohorts in Amsterdam, New York City, and San Francisco, 1978–1991". American Journal of Epidemiology. 139 (11): 1077–1087. doi:10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a116951. ISSN 1476-6256. PMID 8192140.
  2. ^ Griensven, G. J. van; Vroome, E. M. de; Goudsmit, J.; Coutinho, R. A. (1989-01-28). "Changes in sexual behaviour and the fall in incidence of HIV infection among homosexual men". British Medical Journal. 298 (6668): 218–221. doi:10.1136/bmj.298.6668.218. ISSN 0959-8138. PMC 1835517. PMID 2493866.
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  5. ^ van Griensvan, G. J.; Samuel, M. C.; Winklestein, W. (April 1993). "The success and failure of condom use by homosexual men in San Francisco". Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes. 6 (4): 430–431. ISSN 0894-9255. PMID 8455150.
  6. ^ van Griensven, G. J.; Hessol, N. A.; Koblin, B. A.; Byers, R. H.; O'Malley, P. M.; Albercht-van Lent, N.; Buchbinder, S. P.; Taylor, P. E.; Stevens, C. E.; Coutinho, R. A. (1993-04-15). "Epidemiology of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 infection among homosexual men participating in hepatitis B vaccine trials in Amsterdam, New York City, and San Francisco, 1978-1990". American Journal of Epidemiology. 137 (8): 909–915. doi:10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a116752. ISSN 0002-9262. PMID 8484382.
  7. ^ Hessol, N. A.; Koblin, B. A.; van Griensven, G. J.; Bacchetti, P.; Liu, J. Y.; Stevens, C. E.; Coutinho, R. A.; Buchbinder, S. P.; Katz, M. H. (1994-06-01). "Progression of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection among homosexual men in hepatitis B vaccine trial cohorts in Amsterdam, New York City, and San Francisco, 1978-1991". American Journal of Epidemiology. 139 (11): 1077–1087. doi:10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a116951. ISSN 0002-9262. PMID 8192140.
  8. ^ Limanonda, B; van Griensven, G J; Chongvatana, N; Tirasawat, P; Coutinho, R A; Auwanit, W; Nartpratarn, C; Likhityingvara, C; Poshyachinda, V (December 1994). "Condom use and risk factors for HIV-1 infection among female commercial sex workers in Thailand". American Journal of Public Health. 84 (12): 2026–2027. doi:10.2105/ajph.84.12.2026. ISSN 0090-0036. PMC 1615380. PMID 7998653.
  9. ^ Entz, Achara Thawatwiboonpol; Ruffolo, Vipan Prachuabmoh; Chinveschakitvanich, Vilai; Soskolne, Varda; van Griensven, G. J. P. (2000-05-26). "HIV-1 prevalence, HIV-1 subtypes and risk factors among fishermen in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea". AIDS. 14 (8): 1027–1034. doi:10.1097/00002030-200005260-00015. ISSN 0269-9370. PMID 10853985. S2CID 19742719.
  10. ^ Entz, Achara; Prachuabmoh, Vipan; Griensven, Frits van; Soskolne, Varda (2001-12-01). "STD history, self treatment, and healthcare behaviours among fishermen in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea". Sexually Transmitted Infections. 77 (6): 436–440. doi:10.1136/sti.77.6.436. ISSN 1368-4973. PMC 1744414. PMID 11714943.
  11. ^ Surasiengsunk, Suwanee; Kiranandana, Suchada; Wongboonsin, Kua; Garnett, Geoffrey P.; Anderson, Roy M.; van Griensven, Godfried (Frits) J. P. (1998-05-07). "Demographic impact of the HIV epidemic in Thailand". AIDS. 12 (7): 775–784. doi:10.1097/00002030-199807000-00014. ISSN 0269-9370. PMID 9619810. S2CID 33502695.
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  13. ^ van Griensven, Frits; Supawitkul, Somsak; Kilmarx, Peter H.; Limpakarnjanarat, Khanchit; Young, Nancy L.; Manopaiboon, Chomnad; Mock, Philip A.; Korattana, Supaporn; Mastro, Timothy D. (2001-07-01). "Rapid Assessment of Sexual Behavior, Drug Use, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Northern Thai Youth Using Audio-Computer–Assisted Self-Interviewing and Noninvasive Specimen Collection". Pediatrics. 108 (1): e13. doi:10.1542/peds.108.1.e13. ISSN 0031-4005. PMID 11433092.
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  16. ^ Griensven, Frits van; Phanuphak, Nittaya; Srithanaviboonchai, Kriengkrai (2014-07-08). "Biomedical HIV prevention research and epidemic control in Thailand: two sides of the same coin". Sexual Health. 11 (2): 180–199. doi:10.1071/SH13119. ISSN 1449-8987. PMID 25000363.
  17. ^ Pitisuttithum, Punnee; Gilbert, Peter; Gurwith, Marc; Heyward, William; Martin, Michael; van Griensven, Frits; Hu, Dale; Tappero, Jordan W.; Choopanya, Kachit; Bangkok Vaccine Evaluation Group (2006-12-15). "Randomized, Double‐Blind, Placebo‐Controlled Efficacy Trial of a Bivalent Recombinant Glycoprotein 120 HIV‐1 Vaccine among Injection Drug Users in Bangkok, Thailand". The Journal of Infectious Diseases. 194 (12): 1661–1671. doi:10.1086/508748. PMID 17109337. S2CID 10340766.
  18. ^ van Griensven, Frits; Thanprasertsuk, Sombat; Jommaroeng, Rapeepun; Mansergh, Gordon; Naorat, Sathapana; Jenkins, Richard A.; Ungchusak, Kamnuan; Phanuphak, Praphan; Tappero, Jordan W.; Group, the Bangkok MSM Study (2005-03-25). "Evidence of a previously undocumented epidemic of HIV infection among men who have sex with men in Bangkok, Thailand". AIDS. 19 (5): 521–526. doi:10.1097/01.aids.0000162341.50933.e8. ISSN 0269-9370. PMID 15764858. S2CID 6727235.
  19. ^ van Griensven, Frits; Varangrat, Anchalee; Wimonsate, Wipas; Tanpradech, Suvimon; Kladsawad, Keratikarn; Chemnasiri, Tareerat; Suksripanich, Orapin; Phanuphak, Praphan; MappStats, Philip Mock; Kanggarnrua, Kamolset; McNicholl, Janet (February 2010). "Trends in HIV Prevalence, Estimated HIV Incidence, and Risk Behavior Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in Bangkok, Thailand, 2003–2007". Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes. 53 (2): 234–239. doi:10.1097/QAI.0b013e3181c2fc86. ISSN 1525-4135. PMID 19901844. S2CID 14524490.
  20. ^ van Griensven, Frits; Holtz, Timothy H; Thienkrua, Warunee; Chonwattana, Wannee; Wimonsate, Wipas; Chaikummao, Supaporn; Varangrat, Anchalee; Chemnasiri, Tareerat; Sukwicha, Wichuda; Curlin, Marcel E; Samandari, Taraz (2015-02-01). "Temporal trends in HIV-1 incidence and risk behaviours in men who have sex with men in Bangkok, Thailand, 2006–13: an observational study". The Lancet HIV. 2 (2): e64–e70. doi:10.1016/S2352-3018(14)00031-9. ISSN 2352-3018. PMID 26424462.
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  22. ^ Pattanasin, Sarika; van Griensven, Frits; Mock, Philip A.; Sukwicha, Wichuda; Winaitham, Santi; Satumay, Kesinee; O'Connor, Siobhan; Hickey, Andrew C.; Siraprapasiri, Taweesap; Woodring, Joseph V.; Sirivongrangson, Pachara (2020-10-01). "Recent declines in HIV infections at Silom Community Clinic Bangkok, Thailand corresponding to HIV prevention scale up: An open cohort assessment 2005–2018". International Journal of Infectious Diseases. 99: 131–137. doi:10.1016/j.ijid.2020.07.007. ISSN 1201-9712. PMID 32659451. S2CID 220518991.
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  31. ^ Griensven, Frits; Janamnuaysook, Rena; Nampaisan, Oranuch; Peelay, Jitsupa; Samitpol, Kritima; Mills, Stephen; Pankam, Tippawan; Ramautarsing, Reshmie; Teeratakulpisarn, Nipat; Phanuphak, Praphan; Phanuphak, Nittaya (June 2021). "Uptake of Primary Care Services and HIV and Syphilis Infection among Transgender Women attending the Tangerine Community Health Clinic, Bangkok, Thailand, 2016 – 2019". Journal of the International AIDS Society. 24 (6): e25683. doi:10.1002/jia2.25683. ISSN 1758-2652. PMC 8216133. PMID 34152695.
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