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We are excited to co-sponsor an upcoming #HIV and #Aging Seminar with the UCLA-CDU CFAR on Nov. 17, 2025, at 12PM PT entitled “Epigenetic Insights and Translation Opportunities from the MWCCS” featuring Methods Core Scientist, Dr. Christina Ramirez. Join here: tinyurl.com/r4t7j48f
November 11, 2025 at 1:09 AM
We are excited to co-sponsor an upcoming #HIV and #Aging Seminar with the UCLA-CDU CFAR on Nov. 17, 2025, at 12PM PT entitled “Epigenetic Insights and Translation Opportunities from the MWCCS” featuring Methods Core Scientist, Dr. Christina Ramirez. Join here: tinyurl.com/r4t7j48f
Join UCLA-CDU #CFAR for the latest Clinical Discovery Seminar on "Studying Cardiovascular Risk and Outcomes among #PWH in the #CFAR Network of Integrated Clinical Systems Cohort (CNICS)," featuring Dr. Durstenfeld on November 13, 2025, at 12 PM PT. RSVP here: tinyurl.com/3jyucrny
November 4, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Join UCLA-CDU #CFAR for the latest Clinical Discovery Seminar on "Studying Cardiovascular Risk and Outcomes among #PWH in the #CFAR Network of Integrated Clinical Systems Cohort (CNICS)," featuring Dr. Durstenfeld on November 13, 2025, at 12 PM PT. RSVP here: tinyurl.com/3jyucrny
The UCLA CFAR #AI Methods in #HIV Research Scientific Working Group are hosting a community meeting on November 12, 2025 at 12PM PT to share ideas for AI-related HIV research collaborations and explore mentoring and career development opportunities. Join here: uclahs.zoom.us/j/4843020979...
October 31, 2025 at 11:09 PM
The UCLA CFAR #AI Methods in #HIV Research Scientific Working Group are hosting a community meeting on November 12, 2025 at 12PM PT to share ideas for AI-related HIV research collaborations and explore mentoring and career development opportunities. Join here: uclahs.zoom.us/j/4843020979...
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"South Africa has become the first African country... to register the revolutionary twice-a-year anti-HIV jab, #lenacapavir" via @news24southafrica.bsky.social
SA becomes first African country to register twice-a-year anti-HIV jab... at record speed | News24
South Africa has become the first African country – and our medicines regulator the third worldwide – to register the revolutionary twice-a-year anti-HIV jab, lenacapavir (LEN), that could bring an en...
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October 27, 2025 at 9:58 AM
"South Africa has become the first African country... to register the revolutionary twice-a-year anti-HIV jab, #lenacapavir" via @news24southafrica.bsky.social
Check out this issue brief by @nastad.bsky.social that shares key findings from a survey, illustrating nationwide implications of the proposed cuts of federal funding in sustaining #HIV, #hepatitis, and related #publichealth programs. Read here: nastad.org/resources/im...
October 29, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Check out this issue brief by @nastad.bsky.social that shares key findings from a survey, illustrating nationwide implications of the proposed cuts of federal funding in sustaining #HIV, #hepatitis, and related #publichealth programs. Read here: nastad.org/resources/im...
Note! Due to technical difficulties with accessing the registration webpage, the conference abstract submission deadline has been extended to Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 11:59 PM PT. Register and submit your abstracts: chipts.ucla.edu/hiv-next-gen...
October 28, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Note! Due to technical difficulties with accessing the registration webpage, the conference abstract submission deadline has been extended to Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 11:59 PM PT. Register and submit your abstracts: chipts.ucla.edu/hiv-next-gen...
For those interested in the #HIVGrandRounds series and did not attend the most recent sessions, the slides and recordings of all our previous Grand Rounds' sessions can be found on our website. Learn more: chipts.ucla.edu/training/hiv...
Check out the latest #HIVGrandRounds by Karine Dubé, DrPH, MPhil, Associate Professor of Medicine, @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social entitled "Shaping the Future of #HIV and #HBV Therapeutics: Centering Socio-Behavioral Research." Access recording: youtu.be/SzkdKqai108
October 27, 2025 at 11:39 PM
For those interested in the #HIVGrandRounds series and did not attend the most recent sessions, the slides and recordings of all our previous Grand Rounds' sessions can be found on our website. Learn more: chipts.ucla.edu/training/hiv...
Join the #UCLAFSPH for an upcoming Paul Torrens Health Forum entitled "The Cost of Cuts: Who Pays When Medicaid Shrinks?" on October 29th, at 5:30 PM PT. The forum will be an in-depth conversation on the ripple effects of federal #Medicaid cuts. Register here: healthcaremanagement.ph.ucla.edu/forum
October 24, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Join the #UCLAFSPH for an upcoming Paul Torrens Health Forum entitled "The Cost of Cuts: Who Pays When Medicaid Shrinks?" on October 29th, at 5:30 PM PT. The forum will be an in-depth conversation on the ripple effects of federal #Medicaid cuts. Register here: healthcaremanagement.ph.ucla.edu/forum
As use of social media in #HIV research and practice continues to grow, the practical considerations presented in this paper can help research teams anticipate factors that may impact #implementation of community-partnered social media strategies. Read: publichealth.jmir.org/2025/1/e73318
October 23, 2025 at 11:57 PM
As use of social media in #HIV research and practice continues to grow, the practical considerations presented in this paper can help research teams anticipate factors that may impact #implementation of community-partnered social media strategies. Read: publichealth.jmir.org/2025/1/e73318
Free course being offered by @iasociety.bsky.social consisting of four 30-minute modules that aim to help you understand the relationship between #mental health and #HIV. The course includes relevant resources and a certification after completion. Learn more: plus.iasociety.org/all-courses/...
October 22, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Free course being offered by @iasociety.bsky.social consisting of four 30-minute modules that aim to help you understand the relationship between #mental health and #HIV. The course includes relevant resources and a certification after completion. Learn more: plus.iasociety.org/all-courses/...
Accepting abstracts for #HIVNextGen, the submission deadline is on October 27, 2025, by 5PM PT. Abstracts that examine contextual factors influencing #HIV health outcomes are strongly encouraged. Learn more about submission guidelines and requirements: chipts.ucla.edu/hiv-next-gen...
October 21, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Accepting abstracts for #HIVNextGen, the submission deadline is on October 27, 2025, by 5PM PT. Abstracts that examine contextual factors influencing #HIV health outcomes are strongly encouraged. Learn more about submission guidelines and requirements: chipts.ucla.edu/hiv-next-gen...
Check out the AIM SWG seminar co-hosted by UCLA-CDU CFAR entitled "The Future of Holograms and AI-Powered Simulation Training in Medicine," featuring James Beckmann on October 30, 2025, at 11 AM PT! RSVP (specify whether joining in-person or virtual): forms.office.com/r/NENRU6FRDW...
October 20, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Check out the AIM SWG seminar co-hosted by UCLA-CDU CFAR entitled "The Future of Holograms and AI-Powered Simulation Training in Medicine," featuring James Beckmann on October 30, 2025, at 11 AM PT! RSVP (specify whether joining in-person or virtual): forms.office.com/r/NENRU6FRDW...
Check out the latest #HIVGrandRounds by Karine Dubé, DrPH, MPhil, Associate Professor of Medicine, @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social entitled "Shaping the Future of #HIV and #HBV Therapeutics: Centering Socio-Behavioral Research." Access recording: youtu.be/SzkdKqai108
October 17, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Check out the latest #HIVGrandRounds by Karine Dubé, DrPH, MPhil, Associate Professor of Medicine, @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social entitled "Shaping the Future of #HIV and #HBV Therapeutics: Centering Socio-Behavioral Research." Access recording: youtu.be/SzkdKqai108
Excited to share a new paper supported by the CHIPTS’s #ImpSci Hub published in @jmirpub.bsky.social that offers practical considerations from 3 studies to help improve the potential of social media in reaching those impacted by #HIV. Read publication here: publichealth.jmir.org/2025/1/e73318
October 16, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Excited to share a new paper supported by the CHIPTS’s #ImpSci Hub published in @jmirpub.bsky.social that offers practical considerations from 3 studies to help improve the potential of social media in reaching those impacted by #HIV. Read publication here: publichealth.jmir.org/2025/1/e73318
Today is National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day (#NLAAD), a day to emphasize the need to better mobilize community effort to promote ways to prevent, treat, and stop #HIV among #Latinx people in the U.S. under one theme: "Start Treatment. Stick to It. Get Better.” hiv.gov/events/aware...
October 15, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Today is National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day (#NLAAD), a day to emphasize the need to better mobilize community effort to promote ways to prevent, treat, and stop #HIV among #Latinx people in the U.S. under one theme: "Start Treatment. Stick to It. Get Better.” hiv.gov/events/aware...
The #UCSF Bay Area CFAR are hosting their "Annual Mentoring the Mentors Workshop for HIV Researchers," for mentors interested in nurturing early career investigators in #HIV research on January 13-14, 2026. Register by the registration deadline on October 31, 2025: cfar.ucsf.edu/mentoring-me...
Registration for the 2026 Mentoring the Mentors Workshop for HIV Researchers IS NOW OPEN! This training is designed to support faculty engaged in #HIV research to strengthen their #mentoring capabilities. Travel scholarships are available. @ucsfprevention.bsky.social
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October 13, 2025 at 11:19 PM
The #UCSF Bay Area CFAR are hosting their "Annual Mentoring the Mentors Workshop for HIV Researchers," for mentors interested in nurturing early career investigators in #HIV research on January 13-14, 2026. Register by the registration deadline on October 31, 2025: cfar.ucsf.edu/mentoring-me...
This upcoming #HIVGrandRounds featuring Dr. Karine Dube, Associate Professor of Medicine at @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social is entitled “Shaping the Future of HIV and HBV Therapeutics: Centering Socio-Behavioral Research," and will take place on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 11 AM PT.
Join the upcoming #HIVGrandRounds on Oct 14th at 11 AM PT, at CHS 13-105 or virtually via Zoom! Dr. Dube (@ucsdmedschool.bsky.social) will discuss recent advancements and findings in the socio-behavioral and human aspects of novel #HIV and #HBV therapeutics. Register: uclahs.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 10, 2025 at 8:52 PM
This upcoming #HIVGrandRounds featuring Dr. Karine Dube, Associate Professor of Medicine at @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social is entitled “Shaping the Future of HIV and HBV Therapeutics: Centering Socio-Behavioral Research," and will take place on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 11 AM PT.
Check out the latest #HIVGrandRounds by Dr. Katharine Bar entitled "HIV-Specific Antibody Responses After Early ART Initiation: Obstacles and Opportunities." Access recording: youtu.be/YN3FJSWmt_w
October 9, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Check out the latest #HIVGrandRounds by Dr. Katharine Bar entitled "HIV-Specific Antibody Responses After Early ART Initiation: Obstacles and Opportunities." Access recording: youtu.be/YN3FJSWmt_w
Check out our recent spotlight featuring three projects awarded as part of our 2025 CHIPTS Rapid Projects. The spotlight includes awardees' name, project titles, and project abstracts. Read more: chipts.ucla.edu/news/2025-ch...
October 8, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Check out our recent spotlight featuring three projects awarded as part of our 2025 CHIPTS Rapid Projects. The spotlight includes awardees' name, project titles, and project abstracts. Read more: chipts.ucla.edu/news/2025-ch...
Check out the Research Unplugged session hosted by #SDCFAR entitled "Assessing transition to adult care for adolescents and young adults living with HIV: Patient characteristics and predictors of successful transition," on Oct. 8, at 4PM PT! Register: uchealth.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 7, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Check out the Research Unplugged session hosted by #SDCFAR entitled "Assessing transition to adult care for adolescents and young adults living with HIV: Patient characteristics and predictors of successful transition," on Oct. 8, at 4PM PT! Register: uchealth.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join the upcoming #HIVGrandRounds on Oct 14th at 11 AM PT, at CHS 13-105 or virtually via Zoom! Dr. Dube (@ucsdmedschool.bsky.social) will discuss recent advancements and findings in the socio-behavioral and human aspects of novel #HIV and #HBV therapeutics. Register: uclahs.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 3, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Join the upcoming #HIVGrandRounds on Oct 14th at 11 AM PT, at CHS 13-105 or virtually via Zoom! Dr. Dube (@ucsdmedschool.bsky.social) will discuss recent advancements and findings in the socio-behavioral and human aspects of novel #HIV and #HBV therapeutics. Register: uclahs.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
The latest episode of "Going anti-Viral," hosted by
#IASUSA features Ms. Averitt, a social justice advocate and founder of organizations focused on women with #HIV (e.g., Well Project). She discusses HIV advocacy and the importance of scientific #research. Watch here: www.iasusa.org/2025/09/23/g...
#IASUSA features Ms. Averitt, a social justice advocate and founder of organizations focused on women with #HIV (e.g., Well Project). She discusses HIV advocacy and the importance of scientific #research. Watch here: www.iasusa.org/2025/09/23/g...
Episode 57 – A Personal Journey with HIV and Advocacy for HIV Research with Dawn Averitt (September 23, 2025)
Episode 52 – Providing Care to Foreign-Born and Hard-to-Reach Individuals with Dr Carlos del Rio
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October 2, 2025 at 11:19 PM
The latest episode of "Going anti-Viral," hosted by
#IASUSA features Ms. Averitt, a social justice advocate and founder of organizations focused on women with #HIV (e.g., Well Project). She discusses HIV advocacy and the importance of scientific #research. Watch here: www.iasusa.org/2025/09/23/g...
#IASUSA features Ms. Averitt, a social justice advocate and founder of organizations focused on women with #HIV (e.g., Well Project). She discusses HIV advocacy and the importance of scientific #research. Watch here: www.iasusa.org/2025/09/23/g...
TOMORROW! @aetcnasc.bsky.social is hosting a webinar entitled "HIV Prevention: PrEP and PEP Updates," intended for healthcare professionals who are involved in #HIV care. This session will discuss the most recent HIV epidemiology data as it relates to #PrEP. Register: e2neca.org/org/AETC/Por...
October 1, 2025 at 11:56 PM
TOMORROW! @aetcnasc.bsky.social is hosting a webinar entitled "HIV Prevention: PrEP and PEP Updates," intended for healthcare professionals who are involved in #HIV care. This session will discuss the most recent HIV epidemiology data as it relates to #PrEP. Register: e2neca.org/org/AETC/Por...
We encourage early registration as space is limited for #HIVNextGen. The conference is free to attend and will be held in-person at The California Endowment. Registration deadline is January 5, 2025 - Register here: chipts.ucla.edu/hiv-next-gen...
Registration is now open for #HIVNextGen on Feb. 5, 2026, at the California Endowment. This conference supports the next generation of #HIV researchers, practitioners, and service providers dedicated to #EndingtheHIVEpidemic. Learn more and register here: chipts.ucla.edu/hiv-next-gen...
September 30, 2025 at 11:22 PM
We encourage early registration as space is limited for #HIVNextGen. The conference is free to attend and will be held in-person at The California Endowment. Registration deadline is January 5, 2025 - Register here: chipts.ucla.edu/hiv-next-gen...