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The comprehensive document spans the timeline from 2021 to 2023 and features an extensive collection of research and narratives aimed at addressing health disparities. In addition to 42 publication summaries highlighting significant advancements and findings in the field of health equity, this report features 29 “Researcher’s Journey” narratives by selected Mongan Institute faculty who are…Continue Reading Mongan Institute 2024 Health Equity Research Report

See the new Council-approved concepts at Concepts: Potential Opportunities.  DAIDS DAIT DMID Trans-Divisional June 2024 June 2024 June 2024 June 2024 January 2024 January 2024 January 2024 None September 2023 September 2023 September 2023 September 2023 June 2023 June 2023 June 2023 June 2023 January 2023 January 2023 January 2023 January 2023 September 2022 September 2022 September 2022 September 2022…Continue Reading NIAID June 2024: Council-Approved Concepts

READ/DOWNLOAD THE NEWS RELEASE BELOW:…Continue Reading NIH Statement on Preliminary Efficacy Results of Twice-Yearly Lenacapavir for HIV Prevention in Cisgender Women

The National Institutes of Health recently issued $26M in awards to HIV research institutions in its fifth year supporting implementation science under the Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. (EHE) initiative. These awards are the latest investments in a program that is rapidly and rigorously generating evidence to inform the unified domestic HIV response by agencies in the Department…Continue Reading NIH Ending the HIV Epidemic Projects Bridge Gaps Between HIV Research and Public Health Practice (VIDEO)

The conference held on the 23rd and 24th of February 2024 exceeded expectations, drawing a total of 532 attendees (300 online and 232 in-person over the two days).  Many of the distinguished speakers flew from different parts of the world to simply be in-person with the attendees and participate in the panel discussions. Some of the distinguished…Continue Reading 2024 AFRICA HEALTH CONFERENCE REPORT: “Mapping Changemakers Transforming Health in Africa”

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is a day to address the impact of HIV on Black communities. Together, we can make HIV Black history by working to overcome structural barriers to HIV testing, prevention, and treatment. You have the power to take charge of your HIV status on your time, in your space. Learn more…Continue Reading February 7th: National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

We mourn the passing of our colleague and Harvard University CFAR External Scientific Advisory Board member, Dr. Adaora Adimora. Dr. Adimora was the Sarah Graham Kenan Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at University of North Carolina, where she worked for decades to study and to ameliorate racial and gender disparities in HIV care. She…Continue Reading In Memoriam: Dr. Adaora Adimora (UNC)

Congratulations Program Leaders: Jessica & Sherri!! Harvard Medical School has established this mentoring award to recognize the efforts of a department, division, office or program to foster innovation and sustainability in mentoring while building a culture of mentoring. This award provides an opportunity to learn from successful formal mentoring programs and allows others in the…Continue Reading SPOTLIGHT: Jessica Haberer & Sherri-Ann Burnett-Bowie received the 2023 Program Award for Culture of Excellence in Mentoring from Harvard Medical School

DEADLINE: Tuesday, January 2, 2024   HIV Vaccine Research Grants for Medical Students : Seeking BIPOC medical students interested in HIV vaccine research.   The HIV Vaccine Trials Network, in collaboration with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases of the National Institutes of Health, is investing in a young generation of HIV prevention researchers by providing…Continue Reading HIV Vaccine Research Grants for BIPOC Medical Students – RFP Now Open, Due Jan 2, 2024