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HIV Treatment and Prevention Research Program

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πŸ’› Shaping the Future of HIV Care πŸ’™ πŸ›οΈ University of Pittsburgh | HIV Treatment and Prevention | https://linktr.ee/pitthivresearch

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Going out this Halloween? Get tested before seeing your boo with a rapid STI kit first! #pitthivresearch #halloweensafety #hivprevention #hivtreatment

29.10.2025 17:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

15.10.2025 16:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

07.10.2025 15:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

29.09.2025 16:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

18.09.2025 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

12.09.2025 16:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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HIV Prevention Re-mix: Current tools, new tools, same goal Join the UNITED! Movement and AVAC to learn more about the future of HIV prevention and what this means for young people. The webinar will cover: The session will also include time for Q&A with speake...

Join AVAC + the UNITED! Movement on Sept 24 for a youth-focused webinar on the future of #HIV prevention!

What we'll cover: current PrEP options; #LEN for #PrEP; youth-led advocacy priorities; and more!

πŸ—“οΈ RSVP: avac.org/event/hiv-pr... #HIVPrevention #YouthPower

09.09.2025 13:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Life doesn't stop after an HIV diagnosis - care, treatment, and support are just the beginning. #uequalsu #pitthivresearch

08.09.2025 17:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

12.08.2025 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 HIVβ€”whether you're planning for pregnancy, expecting, or navigating motherhood.
#KnowYourStatus #HIVCare #UPMCPACT #PittHIVResearch #HIVAwareness

31.07.2025 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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There may not be a β€œperfect” or β€œright” 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

16.07.2025 16:48 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Spread the word - social media toolkit | IAS 2025 Join the conversation #IAS2025 For updates and announcements related to IAS 2025, follow the International AIDS Society on X, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. .socials { text-align: left; margin-top: 40px; } .socials img { display: inline-block !important; width: 60px; height: auto; margin: 20px; margin-left: 0; } @media all and ( max-width: 767px ) { .socials img { width: 40px; margin: 10px; margin-left: 0; } }

πŸ“£ Help amplify #IAS2025 – a pivotal moment for the global #HIV response.

As focus shifts & resources tighten, IAS 2025 is a rallying point for science, innovation & sustainability.

πŸ“² Check out our toolkit & spread the word!

01.07.2025 13:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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!

25.06.2025 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ

16.06.2025 18:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wondering where we'll be this summer? Wait no longer!

10.06.2025 17:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of Billy Porter and Ulysses smiling. Text reads: "I don't have that feeling of being judged when I come here." - Ulysses

Photo of Billy Porter and Ulysses smiling. Text reads: "I don't have that feeling of being judged when I come here." - Ulysses

Today, on HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day, we’re honoring the strength and resilience of people like Ulysses, who has been living with HIV for over 20 years.

#HLTSAD

05.06.2025 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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! πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ

04.06.2025 17:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a large rainbow flag is being flown in a crowded street ALT: a large rainbow flag is being flown in a crowded street

πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ Get hyped for Pittsburgh Pride! πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ
This Sunday, we will have a table on Stonewall Way AKA Ridge Ave. Swing by and say hi!

29.05.2025 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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40 years of HIV discovery: the virus responsible for AIDS is identified on May 20, 1983 In 1983, HIV -the virus responsible for AIDS- was isolated by virologists from the Institut Pasteur. A first observation with a microscope in February was confirmed in May 83 by a publication in Scien...

πŸ—“οΈ On this day in 1983, virologists at Institut Pasteur published research, identifying & isolating the #HIV virus.

This historic breakthrough by Past IAS President FranΓ§oise BarrΓ©-Sinoussi & Luc Montagnier sparked decades of progress in the HIV response.

20.05.2025 08:54 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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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!

14.05.2025 15:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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!

07.05.2025 17:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...!

30.04.2025 17:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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You can be confident that an organisation displaying the HIV Confident logo has made a commitment to make people living with HIV welcome and to treat them with respect.

Find out more about what HIV Confident means for you:

www.hivconfident.org...

Photo: Mareike GΓΌnsche

30.04.2025 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Blue graphic with the University of Pittsburgh logo at the top, followed by Research Matters in bold letters and the URL pitt.edu/research

Every day, students and faculty push boundaries, ask big questions, and discover new possibilities. Innovation lives here πŸ’›πŸ’™

Learn more about the value and impact of research at Pitt πŸ”¬ pitt.edu/research #PittResearchMatters

25.04.2025 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Check out Pittsburgh’s new support group for women with HIV: EmpowHer! #EndTheStigma #SelfCareIsHealthCare

21.04.2025 16:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Anxiety and depression are more common than we think, especially in those with HIV. πŸ’› #EndTheStigma #YouAreNotAlone #DepressionSupport #AnxietySupport #MentalHealthMatters #HealingJourney #NIMH #SelfCareIsHealthCare #MindHealth #MentalHealthAdvocate

14.04.2025 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
World Health Day #HopefulFutures

World Health Day #HopefulFutures

Today is #WorldHealthDay!

πŸ‘20.8 million lives saved.
πŸ‘40 million new HIV infections prevented.

This is what happens when #WeStandTogether, follow the science, let communities lead, increase investment and commit to health for all.

The work must continue!

07.04.2025 13:48 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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HIV testing resources throughout the city of bridges! πŸ–€πŸ’› #HIVResearch #KnowYourStatus #PittHIVResearch #HIVAwareness #EndHIVStigma

03.04.2025 15:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Living boldly, loving freely, and breaking HIV stigma one conversation at a time πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆWant to get involved? Check out our link in bio! #HIVResearch #PittHIVResearch #KnowYourStatus #LoveWins #QueerVisibility

28.03.2025 18:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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