HIV Treatment and Prevention Research Program
pitthivresearch.bsky.social
HIV Treatment and Prevention Research Program
@pitthivresearch.bsky.social
💛 Shaping the Future of HIV Care 💙
🏛️ University of Pittsburgh | HIV Treatment and Prevention |
https://linktr.ee/pitthivresearch
Going out this Halloween? Get tested before seeing your boo with a rapid STI kit first! #pitthivresearch #halloweensafety #hivprevention #hivtreatment
October 29, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Today is National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD)! NLAAD is a community mobilization effort that, since 2003, has promoted ways to prevent, treat, and stop the spread of HIV among Latino and Hispanic populations. #pitthivresearch #gettested #hivawareness #hivpreventionpgh
October 15, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The EXPrESSIVE study is comparing an investigational oral monthly pill to an approved PrEP medicine! Contact Sherri (second slide) to find out more.
#pitthivresearch #hivprevention #hivprep #uequalsu
October 7, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The Red Ribbon Registry is a secure and confidential database of people who wish to support research aimed at ending HIV. Interested in getting involved? Search "helpendhiv.org" in your browser for more info! #endhivstigma #pitthivresearch #pittsburghpublichealth #knowyourstatus
September 29, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Today is National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day! Let's take today to also celebrate the advancements that allow those with HIV to live long, full lives.
#PittHIVResearch #UPMC #HIVAwareness #HIVCare #KnowYourStatus
September 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The EXPrESSIVE study is compairing an investigational oral monthly pill to an approved PrEP medicine!
Contact Sherri sjk91@pitt.edu, 412-818-4942 to find out more.
#hivprevention #hivprep #pitthivresearch #hivawareness #uequalsu
September 12, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Life doesn't stop after an HIV diagnosis - care, treatment, and support are just the beginning. #uequalsu #pitthivresearch
September 8, 2025 at 5:25 PM
If you take your HIV medicine as prescribed and maintain an undetectable viral load, there is zero risk of transmitting the virus to sexual partners! If you’re undetectable, you’re untransmittable. #UEqualsU! (According to the CDC, NIH, Prevention Access Campaign) #PittHIVResearch #endhivstigma
August 12, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Although HIV can be safely managed in pregnancy, knowing your status can make all the difference. At UPMC PACT, we provide gynecologic care for women with HIV—whether you're planning for pregnancy, expecting, or navigating motherhood.
#KnowYourStatus #HIVCare #UPMCPACT #PittHIVResearch #HIVAwareness
July 31, 2025 at 4:37 PM
There may not be a “perfect” or “right” ART regimen, but one may fit better in your life than the other! Talk to your PCP for more information on which may work best for you.
#pitthivresearch #knowyourstatus #hivawareness #endhivstigma #uequalsu #hivresearch
July 16, 2025 at 4:48 PM
In Pittsburgh, there are numerous resources for those seeking their HIV status, clinics, and more. Interested in getting involved in research? Check out our link in bio!
June 25, 2025 at 1:49 PM
This past weekend, we had the opportunity to table for another pride event with Pitt Men's Study - Millvale Pride! We hope to see you at the next one 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
June 16, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Wondering where we'll be this summer? Wait no longer!
June 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM
This past weekend, we had the pleasure of marching and tabling at Pittsburgh Pride 2025! This year, we shared our table with Pitt Men's Study, a long-term study of men with HIV. Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
June 4, 2025 at 5:27 PM
May 16, 2025 at 4:19 PM
We're conducting a research study to see how depression medication behaves in people with HIV. Interested? Sign up for our registry - link in bio!
May 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
This month, the ACTG Network's newsletter highlighted one of our wonderful practitioners at PACT (our clinic), Dr. Yijia Li. Thanks for all your hard work, Dr. Li!
May 7, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are studying new treatment options for people with depression, depressive symptoms, and HIV. Interested in getting involved? Sign up for our registry using linktr.ee/pitthivresea...!
April 30, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Check out Pittsburgh’s new support group for women with HIV: EmpowHer! #EndTheStigma #SelfCareIsHealthCare
April 21, 2025 at 4:34 PM
April 14, 2025 at 5:20 PM
HIV testing resources throughout the city of bridges! 🖤💛 #HIVResearch #KnowYourStatus #PittHIVResearch #HIVAwareness #EndHIVStigma
April 3, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Living boldly, loving freely, and breaking HIV stigma one conversation at a time 🏳️‍🌈Want to get involved? Check out our link in bio! #HIVResearch #PittHIVResearch #KnowYourStatus #LoveWins #QueerVisibility
March 28, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Our Prevention Team is now enrolling for a research study that compares the safety and acceptability of an investigational rectal douche (that contains tenofovir) and a pill that prevents HIV. Interested in getting involved? Contact Sherri at sjk91@pitt.edu, 412-383-1313, or send us a DM!
March 25, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Last month, the ACTG Network celebrated their ten-year anniversary of the study A5321, also known as the ACTG HIV Reservoirs Cohort/ARHC. If you’re interested in more information about the study, their February newsletter is in our linktr.ee, linktr.ee/pitthivresea...!
March 18, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Today is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day! HIV affects women from all walks of life, and everyone deserves access to care, prevention, and support.

Want to learn more? Check out below! womenshealth.gov/nwghaad
March 10, 2025 at 5:38 PM