September 25, 2014
Dear Advocates,
We hope you’re planning to join us on Wednesday, October 1 at 10 AM ET US for the next webinar in our
Research & Reality series —
Data and Uncertainty: Understanding updates on hormonal contraception and HIV. Charles Morrison of FHI 360, Kristin Wall from Emory University and Mary Lyn Gaffield from WHO will discuss the newest findings and guidance related to contraceptives and HIV risk that were presented at AIDS 2014.
Register here.
There are a range of issues related to hormonal contraception and HIV, but the central question is:
what’s the best way to meet women’s needs for effective contraception and HIV prevention? Today, there is uncertainty about whether some methods, such as hormonal injectables like Depo provera, might affect women’s risk of HIV acquisition. This discussion will delve into the uncertainty, recent data and possible next steps for research, programs and policies.
Much of the data we’ll be discussing were presented or discussed at
AIDS 2014 in Melbourne. Whether you attended or not, you probably read reports on this issue from the conference and have questions about what happened — and what it all meant. And this is an especially timely topic, as outlined in
a recent editorial from AVAC and some of our partners.
This webinar is part of our
Research & Reality series, designed to delve into these issues. Check out the full schedule below for links to recordings and slides from earlier webinars and registration links for those upcoming!
UPCOMING
UNAIDS, Targets and Civil Society
In Melbourne, UNAIDS launched a new initiative known as “90-90-90”, which lays out new targets for testing, treatment and virologic suppression. Where did these targets come from, what do they mean—and where does prevention fit in? Chris Collins, Chief of the Community Mobilization Division at UNAIDS, will address these questions and more.
October 8, 10–11am ET;
register here [rescheduled from September 10]
PAST
Results of the iPrEx open-label extension (iPrEx OLE): PrEP uptake, sexual practices and HIV incidence
September 24, 2014; — Animation:
Flash, Audio:
MP3, Slides:
PDF
Latest developments in VMMC research and implementation
September 17, 2014 — Slides:
PDF
State of the Art HIV Cure: Where are we now and where are we going?
September 3, 2014 — Animation:
Flash, Audio:
MP3, Slides:
PDF
As always,
questions or comments are most welcome, and we look forward to welcoming you on the webinars!
Best,
AVAC
