FIRED UP addresses the ethical considerations of collecting and integrating network data for HIV/STI and drug abuse research among women. Our goal is to enhance women’s trust and involvement in HIV/STI and drug abuse research efforts.
Our project aims to
- Evaluate privacy concerns
- Assess women’s perspectives on data handling by researchers
- Examine the impact of sociopolitical climates on women’s participation in research
fIRED UP at a Glance
Principal Investigator
Makella S. Coudray
Collaborators
Susan Fish, Celia Fisher
Funding Sources
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Methodology
Qualitative
Resources
Talks
Navigating the Risks and Opportunities of Emerging Technologies in Social and Behavioral Research, at Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIM&R) and Social, Behavioral, and Educational Research (SBER) Conference 2025 on November 6, 2025.
Publications
Publications related to FIRED UP research are in progress and forthcoming.
Media
Questions about our research? Please email Dr. Makella Coudray at Makella.Coudray@ucf.edu
Thank you
to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
The SHEER Lab 