Peter Weatherburn

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Peter Weatherburn has been the Director of Sigma Research since 1997, and has worked in sexual health research since 1988. As Director of Sigma Research he has developed and expanded the units research and development programme, and identified, specified and managed more than 45 new research and evaluation projects.

Peter has been at the forefront of Sigma’s implementation of new technologies including a variety of websites and online surveys. He has extensive experience in sexual health and evaluation research and has been lead investigator for Sigma Research in the CHAPS Research and Development programme since its inception in November 1996. Peter was involved in the establishment of The National Strategy for HIV and Sexual Health (Department of Health 2001) and in the development of key policy frameworks both for CHAPS (Making it Count) and for the National African HIV Prevention (NAHIP) programme (The Knowledge, The Will and The Power, 2008 and the African HIV prevention Handbook, 2009). Peter has extensive experience of needs assessment and programme evaluation. He manages all of Sigma Research’s research and development programmes at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. He is a graduate member of the British Psychological Society.

Recent journal articles

Bourne A, Dodds C, Weatherburn P, Keogh P (2011) Perceptions of superinfection risk among gay men with diagnosed HIV who have unprotected anal intercourse. International Journal of STD & AIDS, 22: 190–193.
Bonell C, Hickson F, Weatherburn P, Reid D (2010) Methamphetamine use among gay men across the UK. International Journal of Drug Policy, 21(3): 244-246.
Hickson F, Bonell C, Weatherburn P, Reid D (2010) Illicit drug use among men who have sex with men in England and Wales. Addiction Research & Theory, 18(1): 14-22.
Cameron S, Collins A, Drinkwater S, Hickson F, Reid D, Roberts J, Stephens M, Weatherburn P (2009) Surveys and data sources on gay men’s lifestyles and socio-sexual behavior: some key concerns and issues. Sexuality & Culture, 13(3):135–151.
Bailey AC, Roberts J, Weatherburn P, Hickson F, Reid DS, Fisher M, Dean G (2009) Community HIV testing for Men who have Sex with Men (MSM): results of a pilot project and comparison of service users with those testing in Genitourinary Medicine (GUM). Sexually Transmitted Infections, 85: 145-147.
Bonell C, Weatherburn P, Rhodes T, Hickson F, Keogh P, Elford J (2008) Addressing gay men’s use of methamphetamine and other substances. Addiction Research & Theory, 16(5): 417-420.
Dodds C, Hammond G, Weatherburn P, Hickson F, Keogh P, Reid D, Henderson L, Jessup K (2008) Homosexually active men’s views on criminal prosecutions for HIV transmission are related to HIV prevention need. AIDS Care, 20(5): 509 - 514.
Dodds C, Weatherburn P (2007) Reducing the length of time between HIV infection and diagnosis (Editorial). BMJ (British Medical Journal), 334: 1329-1330 (30 June).

Recent research reports

Bourne A, Dodds C, Weatherburn P, Madyara A, Ntabyera E, Owour J, Ola L, Mahaka P, Jessup K, Hammond G (2011) Plus One: HIV sero-discordant relationships among black African people in England. London, Sigma Research.
Hickson F, Bourne A, Weatherburn P, Reid D, Jessup K, Hammond G (2010) Tactical dangers: findings from the United Kingdom Gay Men’s Sex Survey 2008. London, Sigma Research.
Bourne A, Reid D, Hammond G, Weatherburn P (2010) Waltham Forest LGBT matters: the needs and experiences of lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans men and women in Waltham Forest. London, Sigma Research.
Hickson F, Owuor J, Weatherburn P, Reid D, Hammond G, Jessup K (2009) Bass Line 2008-09: assessing the sexual HIV prevention needs of African people in England. London, Sigma Research.
Dodds C, Weatherburn P, Owuor J, Daodu K, Soomre E (2009) African HIV prevention Handbook: putting The Knowledge, The Will and The Power into practice. London, Sigma Research.
Hickson F, Weatherburn P, Reid D, Jessup K, Hammond G (2009) Testing targets: findings from the United Kingdom Gay Men’s Sex Survey 2007. London, Sigma Research.
Keogh P, Azad Y, Carter M, Crafer E, Cregan S, Morley C, Nkwenti P, Nutland W, Pebody R, Reynolds R, Summerside J, Weatherburn P (2009) Framework for better living with HIV in England. London, Sigma Research.
Weatherburn P, Keogh P, Reid D, Dodds C, Bourne A, Owuor J, Hammond G, Jessup K (2009) What do you need? 2007-2008: findings from a national survey of people with diagnosed HIV. London, Sigma Research.
Dodds C, Weatherburn P, Bourne A, Hammond G, Weait M, Hickson F, Reid D, Jessup K (2009) Sexually charged: The views of gay and bisexual men on criminal prosecution for HIV transmission. London, Sigma Research.

Recent talks and presentations

Being part of something huge! EMIS methods and lessons learned. FEMP 2011: The Future of European Prevention among MSM, Stockholm, Sweden, 10th-11^th November 2011 (Invited Plenary).
Perceptions of superinfection risk among gay men with diagnosed HIV who have unprotected anal intercourse. XVIII International AIDS Conference, Vienna, 22^nd July 2010 (Poster).
A framework for planning and implementing HIV prevention interventions for African people in England. XVIII International AIDS Conference, Vienna, 22^nd July 2010 (Poster).
Harmonizing surveillance and prevention research: The European MSM Internet Survey (EMIS). XVIII International AIDS Conference, Vienna, 22^nd July 2010 (Poster).
Trends in lifetime HIV testing among gay men and other MSM in England and Wales: 1997-2008. XVIII International AIDS Conference, Vienna, 21^st July 2010 (Poster and talk).
Perceptions of risk reduction strategies by gay men with diagnosed HIV engaging in unprotected anal intercourse (UAI). XVIII International AIDS Conference, Vienna, 19^th July 2010.
Be part of something huge! European Man-for-Man Internet Sex Survey (EMIS). Be Heard, Global Forum on MSM & HIV, Pre Conference Vienna, 17^th July 2010.
HIV testing among African people in England. 12^th African HIV Research Forum (AHRF) seminar on HIV testing, London, 25^th June 2010.
Developing a Framework for better living with HIV in England. Still Living With HIV: Building Together for Tomorrow, Manchester, 20^th April 2010.
Changing patterns in HIV testing among MSM 1997-2008. 13^th annual CHAPS Conference (C13), Sheffield, 2^nd & 3^rd March 2010.
Waltham Forest LGBT matters. LGBT history month event, Waltham Forest Council Chambers, London, 22^nd February 2010.
What do people with HIV need now? Worlds AIDS Day conference organised by Hestia Housing & Support, London, 27^th November 2009.