The CTN+ | Le Réseau+
@ctnplus.bsky.social
CIHR Pan-Canadian Network for HIV and STBBI Clinical Trials Research | Réseau pancanadien pour des essais cliniques sur le VIH et autres ITSS
Visit us: ctnplus.ca
Visit us: ctnplus.ca
What is #doxyPEP?
Doxypep is a prescription that an significantly reduce the risk of contracting certain sexually transmitted infections (STIs), acting like a "morning after pill", especially for men who have sex with men and trans women.
💡 https://bit.ly/4p0lQSw
Doxypep is a prescription that an significantly reduce the risk of contracting certain sexually transmitted infections (STIs), acting like a "morning after pill", especially for men who have sex with men and trans women.
💡 https://bit.ly/4p0lQSw
January 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM
What is #doxyPEP?
Doxypep is a prescription that an significantly reduce the risk of contracting certain sexually transmitted infections (STIs), acting like a "morning after pill", especially for men who have sex with men and trans women.
💡 https://bit.ly/4p0lQSw
Doxypep is a prescription that an significantly reduce the risk of contracting certain sexually transmitted infections (STIs), acting like a "morning after pill", especially for men who have sex with men and trans women.
💡 https://bit.ly/4p0lQSw
An innovative project will train people with lived experience from across the Prairies to work with researchers on developing clinical trials focused on HIV and other STBBIs, such as #syphilis.
“This is a first-of-its-kind project in Canada,” said project head Dr. Keynan.
https://bit.ly/4pNtMb7
“This is a first-of-its-kind project in Canada,” said project head Dr. Keynan.
https://bit.ly/4pNtMb7
January 2, 2026 at 7:02 PM
An innovative project will train people with lived experience from across the Prairies to work with researchers on developing clinical trials focused on HIV and other STBBIs, such as #syphilis.
“This is a first-of-its-kind project in Canada,” said project head Dr. Keynan.
https://bit.ly/4pNtMb7
“This is a first-of-its-kind project in Canada,” said project head Dr. Keynan.
https://bit.ly/4pNtMb7
Happy New Year, Canada! 🎊
We're so excited about everything 2026 has in store, including:
💊 New Canadian PrEP and PEP guidelines
🇨🇦 Building regional capacity in Phase 2 of the CTN+
🍎The launch of a free online course to empower community engagement in clinical research
We hope you'll join us!💓
We're so excited about everything 2026 has in store, including:
💊 New Canadian PrEP and PEP guidelines
🇨🇦 Building regional capacity in Phase 2 of the CTN+
🍎The launch of a free online course to empower community engagement in clinical research
We hope you'll join us!💓
January 1, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Happy New Year, Canada! 🎊
We're so excited about everything 2026 has in store, including:
💊 New Canadian PrEP and PEP guidelines
🇨🇦 Building regional capacity in Phase 2 of the CTN+
🍎The launch of a free online course to empower community engagement in clinical research
We hope you'll join us!💓
We're so excited about everything 2026 has in store, including:
💊 New Canadian PrEP and PEP guidelines
🇨🇦 Building regional capacity in Phase 2 of the CTN+
🍎The launch of a free online course to empower community engagement in clinical research
We hope you'll join us!💓
🔉The Canadian Calls to Action: Advancing the health and rights of women living with HIV
Celebrate the launch of the Canadian Calls to Action with a webinar on the sexual and #ReproductiveHealth and rights of women living with HIV.
🕰️ Jan 30, 2026, 10:00am PST
Register: https://bit.ly/4oVeakw
Celebrate the launch of the Canadian Calls to Action with a webinar on the sexual and #ReproductiveHealth and rights of women living with HIV.
🕰️ Jan 30, 2026, 10:00am PST
Register: https://bit.ly/4oVeakw
December 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
🔉The Canadian Calls to Action: Advancing the health and rights of women living with HIV
Celebrate the launch of the Canadian Calls to Action with a webinar on the sexual and #ReproductiveHealth and rights of women living with HIV.
🕰️ Jan 30, 2026, 10:00am PST
Register: https://bit.ly/4oVeakw
Celebrate the launch of the Canadian Calls to Action with a webinar on the sexual and #ReproductiveHealth and rights of women living with HIV.
🕰️ Jan 30, 2026, 10:00am PST
Register: https://bit.ly/4oVeakw
The next KT Canada Seminar will be with Dr. Guillaume Fontaine, co-lead of the CTN+ Methods Think Tank, who'll be giving the presentation "A Global Review of >600 Implementation Science Theories, Models and Frameworks". #SciComm
📆 Noon ET, Thurs, Jan 8
Register now: https://bit.ly/4pE04oT
📆 Noon ET, Thurs, Jan 8
Register now: https://bit.ly/4pE04oT
December 18, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The next KT Canada Seminar will be with Dr. Guillaume Fontaine, co-lead of the CTN+ Methods Think Tank, who'll be giving the presentation "A Global Review of >600 Implementation Science Theories, Models and Frameworks". #SciComm
📆 Noon ET, Thurs, Jan 8
Register now: https://bit.ly/4pE04oT
📆 Noon ET, Thurs, Jan 8
Register now: https://bit.ly/4pE04oT
Registration is now open for the CAHR 2026 (@cahr-acrv.bsky.social)!
📍Winnipeg, Manitoba
📆 Apr 23–26
🌄 Theme: Under open skies: Rising to meet unprecedented challenges in the HIV response
Early Bird Conference rates are available until Wed, March 18.
Learn more & register: https://bit.ly/48RwgxE
📍Winnipeg, Manitoba
📆 Apr 23–26
🌄 Theme: Under open skies: Rising to meet unprecedented challenges in the HIV response
Early Bird Conference rates are available until Wed, March 18.
Learn more & register: https://bit.ly/48RwgxE
December 15, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Registration is now open for the CAHR 2026 (@cahr-acrv.bsky.social)!
📍Winnipeg, Manitoba
📆 Apr 23–26
🌄 Theme: Under open skies: Rising to meet unprecedented challenges in the HIV response
Early Bird Conference rates are available until Wed, March 18.
Learn more & register: https://bit.ly/48RwgxE
📍Winnipeg, Manitoba
📆 Apr 23–26
🌄 Theme: Under open skies: Rising to meet unprecedented challenges in the HIV response
Early Bird Conference rates are available until Wed, March 18.
Learn more & register: https://bit.ly/48RwgxE
This week, @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social's The Current shared actually good news in the form new drug that is showing incredible promise in fighting HIV/AIDS, lenacapavir. They spoke with the CTN+'s Dr. Darrell Tan about the drug's possible impact in Africa.
📻 Listen now: https://bit.ly/3XNbf29
📻 Listen now: https://bit.ly/3XNbf29
December 12, 2025 at 7:33 PM
This week, @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social's The Current shared actually good news in the form new drug that is showing incredible promise in fighting HIV/AIDS, lenacapavir. They spoke with the CTN+'s Dr. Darrell Tan about the drug's possible impact in Africa.
📻 Listen now: https://bit.ly/3XNbf29
📻 Listen now: https://bit.ly/3XNbf29
Canadians shouldn’t have to explain why they need #HIV prevention medications in order to access them, according to the latest clinical guidelines.
Listen to the full @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social segment here: https://bit.ly/48DVTC4
Listen to the full @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social segment here: https://bit.ly/48DVTC4
December 9, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Canadians shouldn’t have to explain why they need #HIV prevention medications in order to access them, according to the latest clinical guidelines.
Listen to the full @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social segment here: https://bit.ly/48DVTC4
Listen to the full @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social segment here: https://bit.ly/48DVTC4
CTN+ National Director Dr. Marina Klein said, "These regionally led projects focus on implementing coordinated, national platforms that support training and mentorship, knowledge mobilization, and infrastructure for adaptive and community-informed research."
Learn more here: bit.ly/4onnOMq
Learn more here: bit.ly/4onnOMq
December 8, 2025 at 9:59 PM
CTN+ National Director Dr. Marina Klein said, "These regionally led projects focus on implementing coordinated, national platforms that support training and mentorship, knowledge mobilization, and infrastructure for adaptive and community-informed research."
Learn more here: bit.ly/4onnOMq
Learn more here: bit.ly/4onnOMq
We are excited to announce the successful funding of the CTN+ Phase 2 grants from the CIHR Institute of Infection & Immunity! 🎊
Phase 2 initiative aims to strengthen Canada’s capacity for inclusive, community-engaged clinical trials in #HIV and other STBBIs. (1/2)
Phase 2 initiative aims to strengthen Canada’s capacity for inclusive, community-engaged clinical trials in #HIV and other STBBIs. (1/2)
December 8, 2025 at 6:44 PM
We are excited to announce the successful funding of the CTN+ Phase 2 grants from the CIHR Institute of Infection & Immunity! 🎊
Phase 2 initiative aims to strengthen Canada’s capacity for inclusive, community-engaged clinical trials in #HIV and other STBBIs. (1/2)
Phase 2 initiative aims to strengthen Canada’s capacity for inclusive, community-engaged clinical trials in #HIV and other STBBIs. (1/2)
Are you a Canadian clinician?
Then make sure you don't miss the 2025 updates to the HIV PrEP and PEP guidelines.
“These options mean that clinicians have a lot of flexibility to offer their patients," said Dr. Darrell Tan, who led the initiative.
Check out our article: https://bit.ly/49i1q3c
Then make sure you don't miss the 2025 updates to the HIV PrEP and PEP guidelines.
“These options mean that clinicians have a lot of flexibility to offer their patients," said Dr. Darrell Tan, who led the initiative.
Check out our article: https://bit.ly/49i1q3c
December 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Are you a Canadian clinician?
Then make sure you don't miss the 2025 updates to the HIV PrEP and PEP guidelines.
“These options mean that clinicians have a lot of flexibility to offer their patients," said Dr. Darrell Tan, who led the initiative.
Check out our article: https://bit.ly/49i1q3c
Then make sure you don't miss the 2025 updates to the HIV PrEP and PEP guidelines.
“These options mean that clinicians have a lot of flexibility to offer their patients," said Dr. Darrell Tan, who led the initiative.
Check out our article: https://bit.ly/49i1q3c
Did you attend EACS 2025 this past October? 👀
No worries if you didn't get the chance. 🤠We've rounded up all of the new CTN+ research shared at the conference, along with summaries of some of the top headlines from international research teams.
Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/48tSGoD
No worries if you didn't get the chance. 🤠We've rounded up all of the new CTN+ research shared at the conference, along with summaries of some of the top headlines from international research teams.
Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/48tSGoD
December 2, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Did you attend EACS 2025 this past October? 👀
No worries if you didn't get the chance. 🤠We've rounded up all of the new CTN+ research shared at the conference, along with summaries of some of the top headlines from international research teams.
Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/48tSGoD
No worries if you didn't get the chance. 🤠We've rounded up all of the new CTN+ research shared at the conference, along with summaries of some of the top headlines from international research teams.
Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/48tSGoD
"Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response"
That's the theme of Worlds AIDS Day 2025, and it is light of that theme that we are so pleased to announce the updated Canadian PrEP and PeP Guidelines, published in @cmaj.ca! (1/2)
That's the theme of Worlds AIDS Day 2025, and it is light of that theme that we are so pleased to announce the updated Canadian PrEP and PeP Guidelines, published in @cmaj.ca! (1/2)
December 1, 2025 at 10:30 PM
"Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response"
That's the theme of Worlds AIDS Day 2025, and it is light of that theme that we are so pleased to announce the updated Canadian PrEP and PeP Guidelines, published in @cmaj.ca! (1/2)
That's the theme of Worlds AIDS Day 2025, and it is light of that theme that we are so pleased to announce the updated Canadian PrEP and PeP Guidelines, published in @cmaj.ca! (1/2)
Now published in @cmaj.ca: a 2025 update to Canadian guidelines on HIV PrEP and PEP.
Led by CTN+’s Dr. Darrell Tan, these guidelines include 31 recommendations and 10 good practice statements to support clinical decision making, developed by experts from across Canada.
👉 https://bit.ly/3MyNfNG
Led by CTN+’s Dr. Darrell Tan, these guidelines include 31 recommendations and 10 good practice statements to support clinical decision making, developed by experts from across Canada.
👉 https://bit.ly/3MyNfNG
December 1, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Now published in @cmaj.ca: a 2025 update to Canadian guidelines on HIV PrEP and PEP.
Led by CTN+’s Dr. Darrell Tan, these guidelines include 31 recommendations and 10 good practice statements to support clinical decision making, developed by experts from across Canada.
👉 https://bit.ly/3MyNfNG
Led by CTN+’s Dr. Darrell Tan, these guidelines include 31 recommendations and 10 good practice statements to support clinical decision making, developed by experts from across Canada.
👉 https://bit.ly/3MyNfNG
Abstract submissions are now being accepted for AIDS 2026, the 26th International AIDS Conference. It'll be taking place both virtually and in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 26-31 2026.
Have an abstract to present? Be sure to submit by the January 26th deadline!
https://bit.ly/43QYhDX
Have an abstract to present? Be sure to submit by the January 26th deadline!
https://bit.ly/43QYhDX
November 29, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Abstract submissions are now being accepted for AIDS 2026, the 26th International AIDS Conference. It'll be taking place both virtually and in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 26-31 2026.
Have an abstract to present? Be sure to submit by the January 26th deadline!
https://bit.ly/43QYhDX
Have an abstract to present? Be sure to submit by the January 26th deadline!
https://bit.ly/43QYhDX
December 1st is also the beginning of Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week.
This week serves as an opportunity to elevate the voices of Indigenous people living with, or affected by, HIV and AIDS. It calls for the establishment and expansion of HIV education and support within Indigenous communities.
This week serves as an opportunity to elevate the voices of Indigenous people living with, or affected by, HIV and AIDS. It calls for the establishment and expansion of HIV education and support within Indigenous communities.
November 28, 2025 at 8:32 PM
December 1st is also the beginning of Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week.
This week serves as an opportunity to elevate the voices of Indigenous people living with, or affected by, HIV and AIDS. It calls for the establishment and expansion of HIV education and support within Indigenous communities.
This week serves as an opportunity to elevate the voices of Indigenous people living with, or affected by, HIV and AIDS. It calls for the establishment and expansion of HIV education and support within Indigenous communities.
⚕️Defining Your Role In Ending AIDS
Held in Toronto, Ontario, Pride at Work Canada is bringing together leaders from the front lines of the HIV response for an unflinching conversation of what it will take to end #AIDS in our lifetime.
bit.ly/3KcQHgj
Held in Toronto, Ontario, Pride at Work Canada is bringing together leaders from the front lines of the HIV response for an unflinching conversation of what it will take to end #AIDS in our lifetime.
bit.ly/3KcQHgj
November 28, 2025 at 7:41 PM
⚕️Defining Your Role In Ending AIDS
Held in Toronto, Ontario, Pride at Work Canada is bringing together leaders from the front lines of the HIV response for an unflinching conversation of what it will take to end #AIDS in our lifetime.
bit.ly/3KcQHgj
Held in Toronto, Ontario, Pride at Work Canada is bringing together leaders from the front lines of the HIV response for an unflinching conversation of what it will take to end #AIDS in our lifetime.
bit.ly/3KcQHgj
🎵 World AIDS Day Vigil
Community members in Montreal, Quebec will meet in the park for a tribute and commemoration of those who have passed away, as well as a screening of the "Day Without Art" Short Films.
bit.ly/4oQXOu1
Community members in Montreal, Quebec will meet in the park for a tribute and commemoration of those who have passed away, as well as a screening of the "Day Without Art" Short Films.
bit.ly/4oQXOu1
November 28, 2025 at 6:10 PM
🎵 World AIDS Day Vigil
Community members in Montreal, Quebec will meet in the park for a tribute and commemoration of those who have passed away, as well as a screening of the "Day Without Art" Short Films.
bit.ly/4oQXOu1
Community members in Montreal, Quebec will meet in the park for a tribute and commemoration of those who have passed away, as well as a screening of the "Day Without Art" Short Films.
bit.ly/4oQXOu1
On Dec 1st itself, events dedicated to #WorldAIDSDay are being hosted across Canada. Let's spotlight them:
🌹Living Legacy
Hosted by the Health Initiative for Men in Vancouver, BC, this event centres the sharing of stories of resilience from local folks living with HIV.
🖱️https://bit.ly/3JxSUCT
🌹Living Legacy
Hosted by the Health Initiative for Men in Vancouver, BC, this event centres the sharing of stories of resilience from local folks living with HIV.
🖱️https://bit.ly/3JxSUCT
November 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM
On Dec 1st itself, events dedicated to #WorldAIDSDay are being hosted across Canada. Let's spotlight them:
🌹Living Legacy
Hosted by the Health Initiative for Men in Vancouver, BC, this event centres the sharing of stories of resilience from local folks living with HIV.
🖱️https://bit.ly/3JxSUCT
🌹Living Legacy
Hosted by the Health Initiative for Men in Vancouver, BC, this event centres the sharing of stories of resilience from local folks living with HIV.
🖱️https://bit.ly/3JxSUCT
💃🕺 Based on the theme "Glitter Like the Night Sky", Nine Circles Community Health Centre is hosting a night of laughter and joy to support those living with HIV with their World AIDS Day Celestial Cabaret.
📆Nov 28, 7-11pm CST
✨Buy tickets: https://bit.ly/4i0ySO2
📆Nov 28, 7-11pm CST
✨Buy tickets: https://bit.ly/4i0ySO2
November 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM
💃🕺 Based on the theme "Glitter Like the Night Sky", Nine Circles Community Health Centre is hosting a night of laughter and joy to support those living with HIV with their World AIDS Day Celestial Cabaret.
📆Nov 28, 7-11pm CST
✨Buy tickets: https://bit.ly/4i0ySO2
📆Nov 28, 7-11pm CST
✨Buy tickets: https://bit.ly/4i0ySO2
Based out of Brampton, Ontario?
If so, then join @Moyo Health & Community Servicwes Moyo Health & Community Services for World AIDS Day 2025— an evening of reflection, community, and hope.
Date and Time: Nov 27, 4-6pm
Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4oD2Nyp
If so, then join @Moyo Health & Community Servicwes Moyo Health & Community Services for World AIDS Day 2025— an evening of reflection, community, and hope.
Date and Time: Nov 27, 4-6pm
Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4oD2Nyp
November 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Based out of Brampton, Ontario?
If so, then join @Moyo Health & Community Servicwes Moyo Health & Community Services for World AIDS Day 2025— an evening of reflection, community, and hope.
Date and Time: Nov 27, 4-6pm
Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4oD2Nyp
If so, then join @Moyo Health & Community Servicwes Moyo Health & Community Services for World AIDS Day 2025— an evening of reflection, community, and hope.
Date and Time: Nov 27, 4-6pm
Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4oD2Nyp
🕯️This month, the PEERS Alliance is shining a light on HIV awareness, resilience, and community care across PEI with events like:
- Healthy Living Workshop (Nov 26)
- PEI Sexual Health & Education Show (Nov 27-29)
- World AIDS Day Ceremony (Dec 1)
Full event details here: https://bit.ly/3Jx0WvP
- Healthy Living Workshop (Nov 26)
- PEI Sexual Health & Education Show (Nov 27-29)
- World AIDS Day Ceremony (Dec 1)
Full event details here: https://bit.ly/3Jx0WvP
November 23, 2025 at 10:16 PM
🕯️This month, the PEERS Alliance is shining a light on HIV awareness, resilience, and community care across PEI with events like:
- Healthy Living Workshop (Nov 26)
- PEI Sexual Health & Education Show (Nov 27-29)
- World AIDS Day Ceremony (Dec 1)
Full event details here: https://bit.ly/3Jx0WvP
- Healthy Living Workshop (Nov 26)
- PEI Sexual Health & Education Show (Nov 27-29)
- World AIDS Day Ceremony (Dec 1)
Full event details here: https://bit.ly/3Jx0WvP
"Still With Us: A Legacy of HIV/AIDS" is an ongoing cross-disciplinary project being hosted in downtown Victoria, BC. It tells a story of loss, advocacy, and hope through archival materials, films, and visual art.
Dates: Oct 24-Dec 1
Explore the full exhibition: https://bit.ly/4p5vvYr
Dates: Oct 24-Dec 1
Explore the full exhibition: https://bit.ly/4p5vvYr
November 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
"Still With Us: A Legacy of HIV/AIDS" is an ongoing cross-disciplinary project being hosted in downtown Victoria, BC. It tells a story of loss, advocacy, and hope through archival materials, films, and visual art.
Dates: Oct 24-Dec 1
Explore the full exhibition: https://bit.ly/4p5vvYr
Dates: Oct 24-Dec 1
Explore the full exhibition: https://bit.ly/4p5vvYr
🌍December 1st is World AIDS Day.
Every year, this day serves as an opportunity to reflect on the impact of #HIV, the progress we've made, and the steps which still need to be taken. This year's theme is 'Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response'.
Every year, this day serves as an opportunity to reflect on the impact of #HIV, the progress we've made, and the steps which still need to be taken. This year's theme is 'Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response'.
November 21, 2025 at 5:57 PM
🌍December 1st is World AIDS Day.
Every year, this day serves as an opportunity to reflect on the impact of #HIV, the progress we've made, and the steps which still need to be taken. This year's theme is 'Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response'.
Every year, this day serves as an opportunity to reflect on the impact of #HIV, the progress we've made, and the steps which still need to be taken. This year's theme is 'Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response'.
The 3 R’s: Recognition, remuneration and reimbursement of #PatientPartners in research.
Join Dr. Stuart Nicholas of the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute for an insightful webinar on how to include people with lived experience in research.
📆 Nov 26
🕞 9am PST
Register: https://bit.ly/4r25UBz
Join Dr. Stuart Nicholas of the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute for an insightful webinar on how to include people with lived experience in research.
📆 Nov 26
🕞 9am PST
Register: https://bit.ly/4r25UBz
November 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The 3 R’s: Recognition, remuneration and reimbursement of #PatientPartners in research.
Join Dr. Stuart Nicholas of the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute for an insightful webinar on how to include people with lived experience in research.
📆 Nov 26
🕞 9am PST
Register: https://bit.ly/4r25UBz
Join Dr. Stuart Nicholas of the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute for an insightful webinar on how to include people with lived experience in research.
📆 Nov 26
🕞 9am PST
Register: https://bit.ly/4r25UBz