Michael Relf has been appointed a visiting scientist at the Research Triangle International (RTI) for academic year 2017-2018. In cooperation with his RTI Collaborator, Dr. Laura Nyblade, senior technical advisor for Stigma and Discrimination, in the International Development Group, they will conduct a study entitled "Stigma experiences among women living with HIV in East Africa." This will be the focus of his research sabbatical from September 2017 through February 2018.