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CIHR Pan-Canadian Network for HIV and STBBI Clinical Trials Research | Réseau pancanadien pour des essais cliniques sur le VIH et autres ITSS
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Are you a Canadian clinician?
Then make sure you don't miss the 2025 updates to the HIV PrEP and PEP guidelines.
“These options mean that clinicians have a lot of flexibility to offer their patients," said Dr. Darrell Tan, who led the initiative.
Check out our article: https://bit.ly/49i1q3c
Then make sure you don't miss the 2025 updates to the HIV PrEP and PEP guidelines.
“These options mean that clinicians have a lot of flexibility to offer their patients," said Dr. Darrell Tan, who led the initiative.
Check out our article: https://bit.ly/49i1q3c
December 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Are you a Canadian clinician?
Then make sure you don't miss the 2025 updates to the HIV PrEP and PEP guidelines.
“These options mean that clinicians have a lot of flexibility to offer their patients," said Dr. Darrell Tan, who led the initiative.
Check out our article: https://bit.ly/49i1q3c
Then make sure you don't miss the 2025 updates to the HIV PrEP and PEP guidelines.
“These options mean that clinicians have a lot of flexibility to offer their patients," said Dr. Darrell Tan, who led the initiative.
Check out our article: https://bit.ly/49i1q3c
Did you attend EACS 2025 this past October? 👀
No worries if you didn't get the chance. 🤠We've rounded up all of the new CTN+ research shared at the conference, along with summaries of some of the top headlines from international research teams.
Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/48tSGoD
No worries if you didn't get the chance. 🤠We've rounded up all of the new CTN+ research shared at the conference, along with summaries of some of the top headlines from international research teams.
Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/48tSGoD
December 2, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Did you attend EACS 2025 this past October? 👀
No worries if you didn't get the chance. 🤠We've rounded up all of the new CTN+ research shared at the conference, along with summaries of some of the top headlines from international research teams.
Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/48tSGoD
No worries if you didn't get the chance. 🤠We've rounded up all of the new CTN+ research shared at the conference, along with summaries of some of the top headlines from international research teams.
Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/48tSGoD
"Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response"
That's the theme of Worlds AIDS Day 2025, and it is light of that theme that we are so pleased to announce the updated Canadian PrEP and PeP Guidelines, published in @cmaj.ca! (1/2)
That's the theme of Worlds AIDS Day 2025, and it is light of that theme that we are so pleased to announce the updated Canadian PrEP and PeP Guidelines, published in @cmaj.ca! (1/2)
December 1, 2025 at 10:30 PM
"Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response"
That's the theme of Worlds AIDS Day 2025, and it is light of that theme that we are so pleased to announce the updated Canadian PrEP and PeP Guidelines, published in @cmaj.ca! (1/2)
That's the theme of Worlds AIDS Day 2025, and it is light of that theme that we are so pleased to announce the updated Canadian PrEP and PeP Guidelines, published in @cmaj.ca! (1/2)
Now published in @cmaj.ca: a 2025 update to Canadian guidelines on HIV PrEP and PEP.
Led by CTN+’s Dr. Darrell Tan, these guidelines include 31 recommendations and 10 good practice statements to support clinical decision making, developed by experts from across Canada.
👉 https://bit.ly/3MyNfNG
Led by CTN+’s Dr. Darrell Tan, these guidelines include 31 recommendations and 10 good practice statements to support clinical decision making, developed by experts from across Canada.
👉 https://bit.ly/3MyNfNG
December 1, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Now published in @cmaj.ca: a 2025 update to Canadian guidelines on HIV PrEP and PEP.
Led by CTN+’s Dr. Darrell Tan, these guidelines include 31 recommendations and 10 good practice statements to support clinical decision making, developed by experts from across Canada.
👉 https://bit.ly/3MyNfNG
Led by CTN+’s Dr. Darrell Tan, these guidelines include 31 recommendations and 10 good practice statements to support clinical decision making, developed by experts from across Canada.
👉 https://bit.ly/3MyNfNG
Abstract submissions are now being accepted for AIDS 2026, the 26th International AIDS Conference. It'll be taking place both virtually and in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 26-31 2026.
Have an abstract to present? Be sure to submit by the January 26th deadline!
https://bit.ly/43QYhDX
Have an abstract to present? Be sure to submit by the January 26th deadline!
https://bit.ly/43QYhDX
November 29, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Abstract submissions are now being accepted for AIDS 2026, the 26th International AIDS Conference. It'll be taking place both virtually and in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 26-31 2026.
Have an abstract to present? Be sure to submit by the January 26th deadline!
https://bit.ly/43QYhDX
Have an abstract to present? Be sure to submit by the January 26th deadline!
https://bit.ly/43QYhDX
December 1st is also the beginning of Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week.
This week serves as an opportunity to elevate the voices of Indigenous people living with, or affected by, HIV and AIDS. It calls for the establishment and expansion of HIV education and support within Indigenous communities.
This week serves as an opportunity to elevate the voices of Indigenous people living with, or affected by, HIV and AIDS. It calls for the establishment and expansion of HIV education and support within Indigenous communities.
November 28, 2025 at 8:32 PM
December 1st is also the beginning of Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week.
This week serves as an opportunity to elevate the voices of Indigenous people living with, or affected by, HIV and AIDS. It calls for the establishment and expansion of HIV education and support within Indigenous communities.
This week serves as an opportunity to elevate the voices of Indigenous people living with, or affected by, HIV and AIDS. It calls for the establishment and expansion of HIV education and support within Indigenous communities.
⚕️Defining Your Role In Ending AIDS
Held in Toronto, Ontario, Pride at Work Canada is bringing together leaders from the front lines of the HIV response for an unflinching conversation of what it will take to end #AIDS in our lifetime.
bit.ly/3KcQHgj
Held in Toronto, Ontario, Pride at Work Canada is bringing together leaders from the front lines of the HIV response for an unflinching conversation of what it will take to end #AIDS in our lifetime.
bit.ly/3KcQHgj
November 28, 2025 at 7:41 PM
⚕️Defining Your Role In Ending AIDS
Held in Toronto, Ontario, Pride at Work Canada is bringing together leaders from the front lines of the HIV response for an unflinching conversation of what it will take to end #AIDS in our lifetime.
bit.ly/3KcQHgj
Held in Toronto, Ontario, Pride at Work Canada is bringing together leaders from the front lines of the HIV response for an unflinching conversation of what it will take to end #AIDS in our lifetime.
bit.ly/3KcQHgj
🎵 World AIDS Day Vigil
Community members in Montreal, Quebec will meet in the park for a tribute and commemoration of those who have passed away, as well as a screening of the "Day Without Art" Short Films.
bit.ly/4oQXOu1
Community members in Montreal, Quebec will meet in the park for a tribute and commemoration of those who have passed away, as well as a screening of the "Day Without Art" Short Films.
bit.ly/4oQXOu1
November 28, 2025 at 6:10 PM
🎵 World AIDS Day Vigil
Community members in Montreal, Quebec will meet in the park for a tribute and commemoration of those who have passed away, as well as a screening of the "Day Without Art" Short Films.
bit.ly/4oQXOu1
Community members in Montreal, Quebec will meet in the park for a tribute and commemoration of those who have passed away, as well as a screening of the "Day Without Art" Short Films.
bit.ly/4oQXOu1
On Dec 1st itself, events dedicated to #WorldAIDSDay are being hosted across Canada. Let's spotlight them:
🌹Living Legacy
Hosted by the Health Initiative for Men in Vancouver, BC, this event centres the sharing of stories of resilience from local folks living with HIV.
🖱️https://bit.ly/3JxSUCT
🌹Living Legacy
Hosted by the Health Initiative for Men in Vancouver, BC, this event centres the sharing of stories of resilience from local folks living with HIV.
🖱️https://bit.ly/3JxSUCT
November 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM
On Dec 1st itself, events dedicated to #WorldAIDSDay are being hosted across Canada. Let's spotlight them:
🌹Living Legacy
Hosted by the Health Initiative for Men in Vancouver, BC, this event centres the sharing of stories of resilience from local folks living with HIV.
🖱️https://bit.ly/3JxSUCT
🌹Living Legacy
Hosted by the Health Initiative for Men in Vancouver, BC, this event centres the sharing of stories of resilience from local folks living with HIV.
🖱️https://bit.ly/3JxSUCT
💃🕺 Based on the theme "Glitter Like the Night Sky", Nine Circles Community Health Centre is hosting a night of laughter and joy to support those living with HIV with their World AIDS Day Celestial Cabaret.
📆Nov 28, 7-11pm CST
✨Buy tickets: https://bit.ly/4i0ySO2
📆Nov 28, 7-11pm CST
✨Buy tickets: https://bit.ly/4i0ySO2
November 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM
💃🕺 Based on the theme "Glitter Like the Night Sky", Nine Circles Community Health Centre is hosting a night of laughter and joy to support those living with HIV with their World AIDS Day Celestial Cabaret.
📆Nov 28, 7-11pm CST
✨Buy tickets: https://bit.ly/4i0ySO2
📆Nov 28, 7-11pm CST
✨Buy tickets: https://bit.ly/4i0ySO2
Based out of Brampton, Ontario?
If so, then join @Moyo Health & Community Servicwes Moyo Health & Community Services for World AIDS Day 2025— an evening of reflection, community, and hope.
Date and Time: Nov 27, 4-6pm
Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4oD2Nyp
If so, then join @Moyo Health & Community Servicwes Moyo Health & Community Services for World AIDS Day 2025— an evening of reflection, community, and hope.
Date and Time: Nov 27, 4-6pm
Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4oD2Nyp
November 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Based out of Brampton, Ontario?
If so, then join @Moyo Health & Community Servicwes Moyo Health & Community Services for World AIDS Day 2025— an evening of reflection, community, and hope.
Date and Time: Nov 27, 4-6pm
Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4oD2Nyp
If so, then join @Moyo Health & Community Servicwes Moyo Health & Community Services for World AIDS Day 2025— an evening of reflection, community, and hope.
Date and Time: Nov 27, 4-6pm
Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4oD2Nyp
🕯️This month, the PEERS Alliance is shining a light on HIV awareness, resilience, and community care across PEI with events like:
- Healthy Living Workshop (Nov 26)
- PEI Sexual Health & Education Show (Nov 27-29)
- World AIDS Day Ceremony (Dec 1)
Full event details here: https://bit.ly/3Jx0WvP
- Healthy Living Workshop (Nov 26)
- PEI Sexual Health & Education Show (Nov 27-29)
- World AIDS Day Ceremony (Dec 1)
Full event details here: https://bit.ly/3Jx0WvP
November 23, 2025 at 10:16 PM
🕯️This month, the PEERS Alliance is shining a light on HIV awareness, resilience, and community care across PEI with events like:
- Healthy Living Workshop (Nov 26)
- PEI Sexual Health & Education Show (Nov 27-29)
- World AIDS Day Ceremony (Dec 1)
Full event details here: https://bit.ly/3Jx0WvP
- Healthy Living Workshop (Nov 26)
- PEI Sexual Health & Education Show (Nov 27-29)
- World AIDS Day Ceremony (Dec 1)
Full event details here: https://bit.ly/3Jx0WvP
"Still With Us: A Legacy of HIV/AIDS" is an ongoing cross-disciplinary project being hosted in downtown Victoria, BC. It tells a story of loss, advocacy, and hope through archival materials, films, and visual art.
Dates: Oct 24-Dec 1
Explore the full exhibition: https://bit.ly/4p5vvYr
Dates: Oct 24-Dec 1
Explore the full exhibition: https://bit.ly/4p5vvYr
November 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
"Still With Us: A Legacy of HIV/AIDS" is an ongoing cross-disciplinary project being hosted in downtown Victoria, BC. It tells a story of loss, advocacy, and hope through archival materials, films, and visual art.
Dates: Oct 24-Dec 1
Explore the full exhibition: https://bit.ly/4p5vvYr
Dates: Oct 24-Dec 1
Explore the full exhibition: https://bit.ly/4p5vvYr
🌍December 1st is World AIDS Day.
Every year, this day serves as an opportunity to reflect on the impact of #HIV, the progress we've made, and the steps which still need to be taken. This year's theme is 'Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response'.
Every year, this day serves as an opportunity to reflect on the impact of #HIV, the progress we've made, and the steps which still need to be taken. This year's theme is 'Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response'.
November 21, 2025 at 5:57 PM
🌍December 1st is World AIDS Day.
Every year, this day serves as an opportunity to reflect on the impact of #HIV, the progress we've made, and the steps which still need to be taken. This year's theme is 'Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response'.
Every year, this day serves as an opportunity to reflect on the impact of #HIV, the progress we've made, and the steps which still need to be taken. This year's theme is 'Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response'.
The 3 R’s: Recognition, remuneration and reimbursement of #PatientPartners in research.
Join Dr. Stuart Nicholas of the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute for an insightful webinar on how to include people with lived experience in research.
📆 Nov 26
🕞 9am PST
Register: https://bit.ly/4r25UBz
Join Dr. Stuart Nicholas of the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute for an insightful webinar on how to include people with lived experience in research.
📆 Nov 26
🕞 9am PST
Register: https://bit.ly/4r25UBz
November 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The 3 R’s: Recognition, remuneration and reimbursement of #PatientPartners in research.
Join Dr. Stuart Nicholas of the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute for an insightful webinar on how to include people with lived experience in research.
📆 Nov 26
🕞 9am PST
Register: https://bit.ly/4r25UBz
Join Dr. Stuart Nicholas of the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute for an insightful webinar on how to include people with lived experience in research.
📆 Nov 26
🕞 9am PST
Register: https://bit.ly/4r25UBz
This week's the Patients' Voices Conference in Vancouver!
If you're there, be sure to check out this poster by CTN+ team members Darren Lauscher and Claudette Cardinal on fostering the next gen of voices in STBBI research.
Learn more: https://wtpv2025.com/
If you're there, be sure to check out this poster by CTN+ team members Darren Lauscher and Claudette Cardinal on fostering the next gen of voices in STBBI research.
Learn more: https://wtpv2025.com/
November 14, 2025 at 10:01 PM
This week's the Patients' Voices Conference in Vancouver!
If you're there, be sure to check out this poster by CTN+ team members Darren Lauscher and Claudette Cardinal on fostering the next gen of voices in STBBI research.
Learn more: https://wtpv2025.com/
If you're there, be sure to check out this poster by CTN+ team members Darren Lauscher and Claudette Cardinal on fostering the next gen of voices in STBBI research.
Learn more: https://wtpv2025.com/
An upcoming webinar, 'Community Engagement in the Context of Indigenous Research', will feature a number of speakers, including a member of the CTN+ Atlantic Regional Team, Renée Masching.
Date: Dec 10, 2025
Time: 12pm ET
Register today: https://bit.ly/47EmlfH
Date: Dec 10, 2025
Time: 12pm ET
Register today: https://bit.ly/47EmlfH
November 13, 2025 at 7:09 PM
An upcoming webinar, 'Community Engagement in the Context of Indigenous Research', will feature a number of speakers, including a member of the CTN+ Atlantic Regional Team, Renée Masching.
Date: Dec 10, 2025
Time: 12pm ET
Register today: https://bit.ly/47EmlfH
Date: Dec 10, 2025
Time: 12pm ET
Register today: https://bit.ly/47EmlfH
How small changes are making big strides in prison #HarmReduction:
Quebec Regional Team co-lead Dr. Nadine Kronfli and CTN+ postdoc fellow Dr. Olivia Price discuss their team's work in optimizing Canada’s innovative needle exchange programs in federal prisons.
Learn more:
https://bit.ly/4hMtC0p
Quebec Regional Team co-lead Dr. Nadine Kronfli and CTN+ postdoc fellow Dr. Olivia Price discuss their team's work in optimizing Canada’s innovative needle exchange programs in federal prisons.
Learn more:
https://bit.ly/4hMtC0p
November 6, 2025 at 9:23 PM
How small changes are making big strides in prison #HarmReduction:
Quebec Regional Team co-lead Dr. Nadine Kronfli and CTN+ postdoc fellow Dr. Olivia Price discuss their team's work in optimizing Canada’s innovative needle exchange programs in federal prisons.
Learn more:
https://bit.ly/4hMtC0p
Quebec Regional Team co-lead Dr. Nadine Kronfli and CTN+ postdoc fellow Dr. Olivia Price discuss their team's work in optimizing Canada’s innovative needle exchange programs in federal prisons.
Learn more:
https://bit.ly/4hMtC0p
Hepatitis B in Canada: Current landscape and future directions
In this upcoming webinar speakers, including Dr. Carla Coffin, co-lead of the CTN+ Cure and Immunotherapies Think Tank, will explore the disease's impact.
Time: Nov 18, 2025, 9 AM (Pacific)
Register: https://bit.ly/3JqI8OF
In this upcoming webinar speakers, including Dr. Carla Coffin, co-lead of the CTN+ Cure and Immunotherapies Think Tank, will explore the disease's impact.
Time: Nov 18, 2025, 9 AM (Pacific)
Register: https://bit.ly/3JqI8OF
November 5, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Hepatitis B in Canada: Current landscape and future directions
In this upcoming webinar speakers, including Dr. Carla Coffin, co-lead of the CTN+ Cure and Immunotherapies Think Tank, will explore the disease's impact.
Time: Nov 18, 2025, 9 AM (Pacific)
Register: https://bit.ly/3JqI8OF
In this upcoming webinar speakers, including Dr. Carla Coffin, co-lead of the CTN+ Cure and Immunotherapies Think Tank, will explore the disease's impact.
Time: Nov 18, 2025, 9 AM (Pacific)
Register: https://bit.ly/3JqI8OF
We're excited to announce the funding of our Phase 2 proposals, which aim to strengthen Canada’s capacity for inclusive, community-engaged clinical trials in HIV and other STBBIs. We can’t wait to share more about these exciting new initiatives in the coming weeks. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qEPa35
November 4, 2025 at 7:03 PM
We're excited to announce the funding of our Phase 2 proposals, which aim to strengthen Canada’s capacity for inclusive, community-engaged clinical trials in HIV and other STBBIs. We can’t wait to share more about these exciting new initiatives in the coming weeks. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qEPa35
"Embedding community participation in building administrative health data can help researchers define health care priorities in ways that reflect the needs of the communities they seek to serve," said CTN+ postdoctoral fellow Dr. Kathleen Inglis.
Read her full guest blog:
https://bit.ly/3Lle0oA
Read her full guest blog:
https://bit.ly/3Lle0oA
November 3, 2025 at 9:05 PM
"Embedding community participation in building administrative health data can help researchers define health care priorities in ways that reflect the needs of the communities they seek to serve," said CTN+ postdoctoral fellow Dr. Kathleen Inglis.
Read her full guest blog:
https://bit.ly/3Lle0oA
Read her full guest blog:
https://bit.ly/3Lle0oA
With #healthcare systems across Canada are struggling to provide timely and equitable access to health care services, we need to find solutions. Why not look to Australia? 🇦🇺
Dr. Jason Sutherland, Program Head of Health Services & Outcomes at Advancing Health, explains why:
https://bit.ly/43xaA86
Dr. Jason Sutherland, Program Head of Health Services & Outcomes at Advancing Health, explains why:
https://bit.ly/43xaA86
October 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
With #healthcare systems across Canada are struggling to provide timely and equitable access to health care services, we need to find solutions. Why not look to Australia? 🇦🇺
Dr. Jason Sutherland, Program Head of Health Services & Outcomes at Advancing Health, explains why:
https://bit.ly/43xaA86
Dr. Jason Sutherland, Program Head of Health Services & Outcomes at Advancing Health, explains why:
https://bit.ly/43xaA86
19 new or renewed Canada Research Chairs have been awarded to McGill, including CTN+ National Director, Dr. Marina Klein. Her research is aimed at developing and implementing interventions to improve health outcomes for people living with STBBIs.
Learn more:
https://bit.ly/48Exyhf
Learn more:
https://bit.ly/48Exyhf
October 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM
19 new or renewed Canada Research Chairs have been awarded to McGill, including CTN+ National Director, Dr. Marina Klein. Her research is aimed at developing and implementing interventions to improve health outcomes for people living with STBBIs.
Learn more:
https://bit.ly/48Exyhf
Learn more:
https://bit.ly/48Exyhf
CAHR's New Investigator Forum will be taking place from April 14-16, 2026, in King City, Ontario!
This event supports the professional development of those pursuing an academic career in the fields of #infection and #immunity.
Be sure to apply by November 18th!
https://bit.ly/3KUCAMA
This event supports the professional development of those pursuing an academic career in the fields of #infection and #immunity.
Be sure to apply by November 18th!
https://bit.ly/3KUCAMA
October 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
CAHR's New Investigator Forum will be taking place from April 14-16, 2026, in King City, Ontario!
This event supports the professional development of those pursuing an academic career in the fields of #infection and #immunity.
Be sure to apply by November 18th!
https://bit.ly/3KUCAMA
This event supports the professional development of those pursuing an academic career in the fields of #infection and #immunity.
Be sure to apply by November 18th!
https://bit.ly/3KUCAMA
What if #HIV could be controlled without daily medication?
New research published in Nature Medicine from a Phase I clinical trial with CTN+ researcher Dr. Jean-Pierre Routy and the RI-MUHC Chronic Viral Illness Service team brings that possibility closer.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4otd13T
New research published in Nature Medicine from a Phase I clinical trial with CTN+ researcher Dr. Jean-Pierre Routy and the RI-MUHC Chronic Viral Illness Service team brings that possibility closer.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4otd13T
October 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
What if #HIV could be controlled without daily medication?
New research published in Nature Medicine from a Phase I clinical trial with CTN+ researcher Dr. Jean-Pierre Routy and the RI-MUHC Chronic Viral Illness Service team brings that possibility closer.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4otd13T
New research published in Nature Medicine from a Phase I clinical trial with CTN+ researcher Dr. Jean-Pierre Routy and the RI-MUHC Chronic Viral Illness Service team brings that possibility closer.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4otd13T