Researchers Deborah Persaud and Gabriele Cromhout join AVAC’s Jessica Salzwedel to discuss the latest from CROI on pediatric cure.
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Updates on Pediatric HIV Cure Research From CROI
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STI Awareness Week Webinar Series (April 16 and 18)
Syphilis in the US: The current state of the epidemic and how it’s being addressed
Tuesday, April 16, 1:00PM ET
This webinar examined the current state of the syphilis epidemic in the US and how the National Syphilis and Congenital Syphilis Syndemic Federal Task Force is addressing the response.
Speakers included: Kate Miele and LCDR Neelam Gazarian
This webinar was co-hosted with ASHA (American Sexual Health Association).
DoxyPEP: Prevention, effectiveness, and AMR
Thursday, April 18, 3:00PM ET
This webinar focused on sharing the latest scientific insights on DoxyPEP, its effectiveness in preventing STIs, and considerations around AMR.
Speakers included: Fabian Kong, Annie Luetkemeyer, and Connie Celum
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Sexually Transmitted Infections: What You Should Know About STIs and Testing
Friday, April 26, 10:00AM ET
AVAC and ASHA hosted a webinar to discuss STIs and testing with Chase Cannon, MD, MPH and Stacey Grinder, PhD, MPH.
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MOSAIC Global PrEP Learning Network – Building a Brand for PrEP: Positioning PrEP in the Hearts and Minds of Young People
With choice of PrEP products on the horizon – including oral PrEP, the PrEP ring, and injectable cabotegravir for PrEP (CAB PrEP) – PrEP marketing and demand generation must evolve with the availability of new PrEP products. Young people, in particular, need PrEP demand generation campaigns tailored to their needs and aspirations. In this webinar, we will hear from teams working to change the landscape of PrEP marketing by applying private sector approaches to brand the PrEP category. We will also hear how they are developing fresh, dynamic, and evidence-informed campaigns to increase PrEP awareness and encourage PrEP use among young people in Africa.
This webinar is being hosted by PEPFAR, USAID, and MOSAIC.
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Decolonizing Global Public Health: Exploring the how, from now til as long as it takes
An interactive and thought-provoking discussion, this webinar critically examined a trend of historical legacies and power dynamics which if not checked, continue to shape global public health.
Participants engaged in deep reflection and dialogue to understand how colonialism, imperialism, and other systems of oppression have influenced the development and implementation of public health policies, practices, and research methodologies. The webinar further explored and contextualized strategies and approaches for decolonizing public health to promote equity and justice.
Speakers:
- Preethi John, University College London
- Bridget Malewezi, Mothers2mothers Malawi
- Mareli Claassens, University of Namibia
- Julieta Kavetuna, Member of Parliament, Namibia
Moderator:
- Alice M. Kayongo – O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law
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Community Breakfast Club at CROI 2024
The Community Breakfast Clubs are virtual webinars coordinated by the CROI Community Liaisons, the European AIDS Treatment Group, AVAC, and their global collaborators. They featured researchers and advocates discussing some of the most consequential science being presented at CROI.
This year, they will took place on March 4, 5, and 6 from 7AM MT to 8AM MT. For further information, you may reach out to CROI Community Liaison Jim Pickett at [email protected].
Monday March 4
Spotlight on Social and Behavioural Science at CROI 2024
Moderator:
Nicoletta Policek, European AIDS Treatment Group
Speakers:
Dr. LaRon Nelson, Yale School of Nursing, CROI Scientific Program Committee
Dr. Sari Reisner, University of Michigan, CROI Scientific Program Committee
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Tuesday, March 5
Living with HIV for a Lifetime – It’s Complicated
Moderator:
Dr. Annette Sohn, amfAR, UCSF, CROI Scientific Program Committee
Speakers:
Dr. Allison Agwu, Johns Hopkins University
Dr. Judith Currier, UCLA, CROI Scientific Program Committee
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Wednesday, March 6
Research Roundup: Scientists and Advocates Offer Fresh Perspectives and Seasoned Analyses of CROI 2024 Research
Moderator:
Grace Kumwenda, CROI Community Liaison
Speakers:
Dr. Carlos del Rio, Emory, CROI Scientific Program Committee
Dr. Christina Farr, Case Western Reserve University
Natasha Mwila, CROI Community Educator Scholar
Moses Supercharger, CROI Community Educator Scholar Mentor
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The New Public Health Order: Strengthening Pandemic Preparedness in Africa
WACI Health, RANA and The Choice Agenda hosted a webinar on Thursday, February 29 called, “The New Public Health Order: Strengthening Pandemic Preparedness in Africa”
This webinar introduced key initiatives for the coming year from Africa CDC and the African Union and illuminate roles for civil society and community engagement. We heard from both Africa CDC representatives and key advocates on the development of these initiatives and what goals they intend to achieve.
Speakers:
- Jens Pedersen – Senior Advisor for Africa CDC
- Dr. Fifa Rahman – Pandemic Negotiations Consultant for Africa CDC
- Dr. Landry Tsague – Senior Advisor for Africa CDC
Moderator:
- Samantha Rick – AVAC
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Black Gay Men in the US
Global Black Gay Men Connect (GMBMC) hosted a town hall discussion focusing on Black Gay Men and HIV in the US featuring influential figures in the Black Gay community, including Ace Robinson, Dr. Daniel D. Driffin, and GBGMC board member Kenyon Farrow.
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HIV Cure and the Environment: How location informs cure research
AVAC and REACH for the Cure hosted a webinar to discuss how the environment may impact HIV cure strategies. During this webinar, both organizations explored how clades, co-infections, early treatment, and other factors can help inform existing approaches to HIV cure research. Dr. Adam Ward of Weill Cornell Medicine shared the latest data followed by an informal conversation.
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AVAC in Conversation with NIAID’s Jeanne Marrazzo
The new director of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo joined AVAC Executive Director in conversation.
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The Adolescent Medicine Trials Network (ATN): Research addressing HIV health inequities among US adolescents and young adults
Join us for an overview of the newest cycle of the Adolescent Medicine Trials Network! This webinar will highlight ATN 165: Linking Youth to PrEP Services (LYPS) which tests an innovative mobile delivery and mHealth intervention to optimize PrEP adherence and persistence among sexual minority men, ATN 167: Legal, Economic, and Affirming Peer Support (LEAP) for transgender and gender diverse youth, and how the network prioritizes and amplifies the voices of youth directly impacted by the ATN’s pivotal research.
Speakers Include:
- Dr. Lisa Hightow-Weidman, ATN Principal Investigator, College of Nursing Florida State University
- Dr. Sybil Hosek, ATN Principal Investigator, University of Illinois-Chicago
- Dr. Sari Reisner, University of Michigan School of Public Health
- Dr. Kristi Gamarel, University of Michigan School of Public Health
- Dr. Kate Muessig, Florida State University
- Dr. Audrey Pettifor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Zoe Njemanze, ATN Subject Matter Research Consultant
- Kendrick Forte, ATN Subject Matter Research Consultant
- Rodrigo Cabrera, ATN National Community Advisory Board