Rochester Victory Alliance
@rocvictoryalliance.bsky.social
Located at University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester Victory Alliance is one of the oldest HIV vaccine research clinics in the US. With help from people like you, we can end the HIV epidemic. rochestervictoryalliance.org
Today, we handed out mini AIDS poster cards and other goodies to folks here at URMC. When the CDC and NIH are forbidden from acknowledging #WorldAIDSDay, it is doubly important for us to remind people that the virus continues to exist, and millions have died from it.
December 1, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Today, we handed out mini AIDS poster cards and other goodies to folks here at URMC. When the CDC and NIH are forbidden from acknowledging #WorldAIDSDay, it is doubly important for us to remind people that the virus continues to exist, and millions have died from it.
In these challenging times, we must come together to rethink our approach, rebuild health systems, and rise to protect science, equity and progress. #RethinkRebuildRise
December 1, 2025 at 2:34 PM
In these challenging times, we must come together to rethink our approach, rebuild health systems, and rise to protect science, equity and progress. #RethinkRebuildRise
We're thankful to be here, still working with wonderful researchers and volunteers advancing HIV vaccine science forward.
From all of us at Rochester Victory Alliance: Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
From all of us at Rochester Victory Alliance: Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
November 26, 2025 at 6:48 PM
We're thankful to be here, still working with wonderful researchers and volunteers advancing HIV vaccine science forward.
From all of us at Rochester Victory Alliance: Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
From all of us at Rochester Victory Alliance: Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
The only thing that makes us happier than seeing our volunteers when they come in for their study visits, is when they show up rocking an Rochester Victory Alliance t-shirt. 😍 Thanks, Carlton!
November 20, 2025 at 5:42 PM
The only thing that makes us happier than seeing our volunteers when they come in for their study visits, is when they show up rocking an Rochester Victory Alliance t-shirt. 😍 Thanks, Carlton!
November 13, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Win two tickets to see Out of Pocket's production of "The Amateurs," playing at MuCCC on Atlantic Ave! Message us or comment here for a chance -- we start randomly pulling winners on Thursday 🎟️🎟️
#rochesterNY
#rochesterNY
October 29, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Win two tickets to see Out of Pocket's production of "The Amateurs," playing at MuCCC on Atlantic Ave! Message us or comment here for a chance -- we start randomly pulling winners on Thursday 🎟️🎟️
#rochesterNY
#rochesterNY
This little guy keeps showing up around the hospital and we're here for it 🐈⬛
October 13, 2025 at 5:33 PM
This little guy keeps showing up around the hospital and we're here for it 🐈⬛
[sound on!]
September 22, 2025 at 4:28 PM
[sound on!]
Much like the recently formed West Coast Health Alliance, this new coalition will cooperation on public health data analysis, emergency prep, lab services, vaccine recommendations and joint purchasing.
We're so proud of New York for protecting its citizens!
We're so proud of New York for protecting its citizens!
September 19, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Much like the recently formed West Coast Health Alliance, this new coalition will cooperation on public health data analysis, emergency prep, lab services, vaccine recommendations and joint purchasing.
We're so proud of New York for protecting its citizens!
We're so proud of New York for protecting its citizens!
New York State has the highest rate of folks over age 65 living with HIV in the US. Thanks to research, medication and supportive policies, HIV is no longer a terminal diagnosis.
Let's keep it that way.
Let's keep it that way.
September 18, 2025 at 1:48 PM
New York State has the highest rate of folks over age 65 living with HIV in the US. Thanks to research, medication and supportive policies, HIV is no longer a terminal diagnosis.
Let's keep it that way.
Let's keep it that way.
We love meeting the community while tabling Rochester events -- partly because we meet awesome people with t-shirt messages like this
September 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM
We love meeting the community while tabling Rochester events -- partly because we meet awesome people with t-shirt messages like this
Scenes from last night's Red Wings Pride Night⚾❤️
Thanks to all who took our Skittles giveaways, dropped by our table, and made for a delightful evening at the ball game. See you again next year!
#ROC
Thanks to all who took our Skittles giveaways, dropped by our table, and made for a delightful evening at the ball game. See you again next year!
#ROC
September 10, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Scenes from last night's Red Wings Pride Night⚾❤️
Thanks to all who took our Skittles giveaways, dropped by our table, and made for a delightful evening at the ball game. See you again next year!
#ROC
Thanks to all who took our Skittles giveaways, dropped by our table, and made for a delightful evening at the ball game. See you again next year!
#ROC
First pitch for tonight's Red Wings Pride Night game is at 6:05 pm.
AND it's *Half Pride Ticket Tuesday*!
Join us for a late-season game against the Buffalo Bisons -- Gonna be a PERFECT night for baseball!
AND it's *Half Pride Ticket Tuesday*!
Join us for a late-season game against the Buffalo Bisons -- Gonna be a PERFECT night for baseball!
September 9, 2025 at 2:27 PM
First pitch for tonight's Red Wings Pride Night game is at 6:05 pm.
AND it's *Half Pride Ticket Tuesday*!
Join us for a late-season game against the Buffalo Bisons -- Gonna be a PERFECT night for baseball!
AND it's *Half Pride Ticket Tuesday*!
Join us for a late-season game against the Buffalo Bisons -- Gonna be a PERFECT night for baseball!
We know. Students are already in school. Sunset's coming sooner. Temps are falling. Linear time exists. And yet...
We're just not ready.
We're just not ready.
September 2, 2025 at 9:05 PM
We know. Students are already in school. Sunset's coming sooner. Temps are falling. Linear time exists. And yet...
We're just not ready.
We're just not ready.
How do we know school is back in session @urochester.bsky.social? Our student intern Akamewane is back on the scene!
Have a great semester, Rochester!
Have a great semester, Rochester!
August 25, 2025 at 2:51 PM
How do we know school is back in session @urochester.bsky.social? Our student intern Akamewane is back on the scene!
Have a great semester, Rochester!
Have a great semester, Rochester!
To all @urochestersmd.bsky.social's newest medical students who received your white coats on Friday: Welcome! We look forward to seeing you in the URMC hallways maze 👋
August 18, 2025 at 8:29 PM
To all @urochestersmd.bsky.social's newest medical students who received your white coats on Friday: Welcome! We look forward to seeing you in the URMC hallways maze 👋
This chart shows how long it's taken to develop vaccines for several diseases. For many, we are still waiting. (Malaria: 145 years and counting. Yikes.)
But see that tiny slice for Covid? That's thanks to mRNA!
But see that tiny slice for Covid? That's thanks to mRNA!
August 18, 2025 at 5:22 PM
This chart shows how long it's taken to develop vaccines for several diseases. For many, we are still waiting. (Malaria: 145 years and counting. Yikes.)
But see that tiny slice for Covid? That's thanks to mRNA!
But see that tiny slice for Covid? That's thanks to mRNA!
Why is Emily smiling this beautiful Friday afternoon?
Because she's calling volunteers back to schedule their visits into our newest vaccine study! HVTN 321 is the first of 3 studies opening in the next few weeks. All focus on the broadly neutralizing antibodies featured in yesterday's video post.
Because she's calling volunteers back to schedule their visits into our newest vaccine study! HVTN 321 is the first of 3 studies opening in the next few weeks. All focus on the broadly neutralizing antibodies featured in yesterday's video post.
August 1, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Why is Emily smiling this beautiful Friday afternoon?
Because she's calling volunteers back to schedule their visits into our newest vaccine study! HVTN 321 is the first of 3 studies opening in the next few weeks. All focus on the broadly neutralizing antibodies featured in yesterday's video post.
Because she's calling volunteers back to schedule their visits into our newest vaccine study! HVTN 321 is the first of 3 studies opening in the next few weeks. All focus on the broadly neutralizing antibodies featured in yesterday's video post.
A few people living with HIV, known as "elite controllers," have been able to create special antibodies that fend off the virus w/o treatment or meds.
Researchers are now incorporating these broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs, pronounced "bee-nabs") in studies to treat and prevent HIV...
Researchers are now incorporating these broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs, pronounced "bee-nabs") in studies to treat and prevent HIV...
July 31, 2025 at 5:42 PM
A few people living with HIV, known as "elite controllers," have been able to create special antibodies that fend off the virus w/o treatment or meds.
Researchers are now incorporating these broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs, pronounced "bee-nabs") in studies to treat and prevent HIV...
Researchers are now incorporating these broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs, pronounced "bee-nabs") in studies to treat and prevent HIV...
Today, #ZeroHIVStigmaDay, is a fine day to stand up for people living with HIV. How?
* TALK about HIV. Learn the facts, spread the word.
* FIGHT the inequities that increase vulnerabilities.
* VOLUNTEER with a prevention or support organization.
* SPEAK OUT when you hear destigmatizing comments.
❤️
* TALK about HIV. Learn the facts, spread the word.
* FIGHT the inequities that increase vulnerabilities.
* VOLUNTEER with a prevention or support organization.
* SPEAK OUT when you hear destigmatizing comments.
❤️
July 21, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Today, #ZeroHIVStigmaDay, is a fine day to stand up for people living with HIV. How?
* TALK about HIV. Learn the facts, spread the word.
* FIGHT the inequities that increase vulnerabilities.
* VOLUNTEER with a prevention or support organization.
* SPEAK OUT when you hear destigmatizing comments.
❤️
* TALK about HIV. Learn the facts, spread the word.
* FIGHT the inequities that increase vulnerabilities.
* VOLUNTEER with a prevention or support organization.
* SPEAK OUT when you hear destigmatizing comments.
❤️
We've reproduced a series of vintage '80s and '90s era AIDS protest posters for Pride this weekend. Can't wait for Saturday!
July 17, 2025 at 7:52 PM
We've reproduced a series of vintage '80s and '90s era AIDS protest posters for Pride this weekend. Can't wait for Saturday!
Along the "Rainbow Revolution" theme for Rochester's Pride Festival this year, we're throwing it back to the AIDS social revolution of the 80's and 90's for Saturday's parade.
July 15, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Along the "Rainbow Revolution" theme for Rochester's Pride Festival this year, we're throwing it back to the AIDS social revolution of the 80's and 90's for Saturday's parade.