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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

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...

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

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...

Our CHIPTS colleagues and our partners at the University of #Hanoi cohosted a summer institute workshop on "Cutting-edge Customized, and Comprehensive (CCC) #HIV Capacity Building for Vietnam and Thailand," supported by the #NIH Fogarty Program.

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...

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...

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...

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...

Our esteemed CHIPTS members, Drs. Steve Shoptaw and Li Li shared their #UCLA #HMU collaborative project titled "Screen, Treat and Retain Meth-using People with Opioid Use Disorder at MMT Clinics in Vietnam," at a research dissemination workshop led by Hanoi Medical University in Vietnam.

Check out recent news! #CDC published new #clinical recommendations for x2 year injectable #lenacapavir as an additional option for #HIV prevention in the U.S. and in addition to CDC’s current guidance for #PrEP. Read more: chipts.ucla.edu/news/cdc-rec...

Exciting News! @unaids.org welcomes the announcement by the US State Dept. that #PEPFAR will be supporting an initiative by the #Global Fund to Fight #AIDS, TB and #Malaria to provide #lenacapavir to up to 2M people in countries with high burdens of HIV. Read: tinyurl.com/3yjvak6v

Check out the Research Unplugged session (#clinical - #implementation track) hosted by #SDCFAR entitled "Health Disparities in HIV and Infectious Diseases: Insights from Healthcare Institutions in Buenos Aires, Argentina," on Sept. 24, at 4PM PT! Register here: uchealth.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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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

We want to recognize one of our Core Scientist, Dr. Erik Storholm for receiving the Pioneering Leadership in Science Award at the California HIV/AIDS Research Program Grantee Meeting! Dr. Storholm received this award for his leadership, integrity, and dedication to HIV research.

For those unable to attend today, you can still register for day-two of #CCCHIV2025! Join virtually on Sept 18, at 10AM PT for this national gathering designed to advance integrated, cross-sector approaches to #HIV and aging services. Register here: ucsf.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #PLWH

This upcoming #HIVGrandRounds featuring Dr. Katherine Bar, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is entitled “HIV-Specific Antibody Responses After Early ART Initiation: Obstacles and Opportunities," and will take place on September 18, 2025.

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...

Check out this upcoming Fall #AIDSWatch - Transcending the Moment, a virtual mid-year convening hosted by @aidsunited.bsky.social that allows for community members to gather and discuss the latest information on policies and conditions impacting our lives. Register: bit.ly/FallAW25

Join our CHIPTS scientist and UCLA-CDU CFAR colleagues presenting at this livestream on Sept 16., including Drs. Raphael Landovitz, Center Director (CHIPTS), Kara Chew, CP Core Scientist (CHIPTS), and Judith Currier, Admin Core Co-Director (UCLA CDU CFAR). www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbza...

The upcoming livestream entitled "24 Hours to Save AIDS Research," is taking place on Sept. 16, 2025, at 8 AM PT. Join to hear scientists, researchers, and advocates reflect on decades of US federal investment in #HIV research. Be part of the conversation! bit.ly/45Qftts

What Your Patients Need to Know About Receiving Lenacapavir PrEP Joseph Cherabie, M.D., M.Sc., shares his personal experience with LEN PrEP and outlines important messages for clinicians to communicate with their patients who are considering the drug.

Check out this interview by @bodyprohiv.bsky.social which features Dr. Joseph Cherabie, from #WashU who shares his personal experience of being elected to be one of the first individuals in the U.S. to receive injectable #lenacapavir #PrEP. Watch here: bit.ly/45Cr00N

This dynamic full-day symposium focused on “Resilience in #HIV Research and Treatment: Progress and Possibilities,” will feature a panel of representatives from #SDCFAR member institutions and the County of San Diego Health & Human Services Agency. Register: ucsd.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

This upcoming #HIVGrandRounds featuring Dr. Katherine Bar, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is entitled “HIV-Specific Antibody Responses After Early ART Initiation: Obstacles and Opportunities," and will take place on September 18, 2025.

Check out this press release by @unaids.org that discusses #PEPFAR's support of an initiative by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, #TB and #Malaria to provide lenacapavir to up to 2 million people in countries with high burdens of #HIV. Read here: unaids.org/en/resources...