HIV Treatment and Prevention Research Program
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🏛️ University of Pittsburgh | HIV Treatment and Prevention |
https://linktr.ee/pitthivresearch
We're on winter recess starting tomorrow! Happy holidays from the research crew! ⛄
#pitthivresearch #holidayhours #universityofpittsburgh
#pitthivresearch #holidayhours #universityofpittsburgh
December 23, 2025 at 2:47 PM
We're on winter recess starting tomorrow! Happy holidays from the research crew! ⛄
#pitthivresearch #holidayhours #universityofpittsburgh
#pitthivresearch #holidayhours #universityofpittsburgh
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The real promise of lenacapavir for PrEP goes beyond the drug itself, by offering more choice, more flexibility and a better chance that everyone can find an HIV prevention option that fits their life, writes @johnmeadejr.bsky.social.
www.positivelyaware.com/from-promise-to-programs
www.positivelyaware.com/from-promise-to-programs
From promise to programs—How to ensure PrEP science is translated into global impact
www.positivelyaware.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:43 AM
The real promise of lenacapavir for PrEP goes beyond the drug itself, by offering more choice, more flexibility and a better chance that everyone can find an HIV prevention option that fits their life, writes @johnmeadejr.bsky.social.
www.positivelyaware.com/from-promise-to-programs
www.positivelyaware.com/from-promise-to-programs
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Predictors of virological outcomes after analytical interruption of antiretroviral therapy and HTI vaccination in early treated people with #HIV www.nature.com/articles/s43... (open access)
Predictors of virological outcomes after analytical interruption of antiretroviral therapy and HTI vaccination in early treated people with HIV-1._ - Communications Medicine
Bailón, Alarcón-Soto et al. perform a pooled analysis of individual data from two randomized clinical trials evaluating HTI-based therapeutic HIV vaccines with or without a TLR7 agonist in early-treat...
www.nature.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Predictors of virological outcomes after analytical interruption of antiretroviral therapy and HTI vaccination in early treated people with #HIV www.nature.com/articles/s43... (open access)
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I was diagnosed with #HIV in 1998, when I was 30.
Many of my friends had died of AIDS. I did not expect to live to 50.
I’m 58 now.
HIV treatment works.
Treatment also makes it impossible for me to pass HIV on during sex.
Ensure HIV treatment for all.
End HIV stigma.
#WorldAIDSDay
Many of my friends had died of AIDS. I did not expect to live to 50.
I’m 58 now.
HIV treatment works.
Treatment also makes it impossible for me to pass HIV on during sex.
Ensure HIV treatment for all.
End HIV stigma.
#WorldAIDSDay
December 1, 2025 at 8:46 AM
I was diagnosed with #HIV in 1998, when I was 30.
Many of my friends had died of AIDS. I did not expect to live to 50.
I’m 58 now.
HIV treatment works.
Treatment also makes it impossible for me to pass HIV on during sex.
Ensure HIV treatment for all.
End HIV stigma.
#WorldAIDSDay
Many of my friends had died of AIDS. I did not expect to live to 50.
I’m 58 now.
HIV treatment works.
Treatment also makes it impossible for me to pass HIV on during sex.
Ensure HIV treatment for all.
End HIV stigma.
#WorldAIDSDay
Today is #WorldAIDSDay! As we celebrate today, let’s take time to recognize the global efforts towards a cure, lives lost, and community resilience through funding disruptions.
#pitthivresearch #hivawareness #worldaidsday2025 #uequalsu #endhivstigma
#pitthivresearch #hivawareness #worldaidsday2025 #uequalsu #endhivstigma
December 1, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Today is #WorldAIDSDay! As we celebrate today, let’s take time to recognize the global efforts towards a cure, lives lost, and community resilience through funding disruptions.
#pitthivresearch #hivawareness #worldaidsday2025 #uequalsu #endhivstigma
#pitthivresearch #hivawareness #worldaidsday2025 #uequalsu #endhivstigma
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🤔 Can I get HIV from shaking someone’s hand or standing close to someone living with HIV who is coughing?
Answer is simple: NO.
Learn the facts and debunk the myths.
Answer is simple: NO.
Learn the facts and debunk the myths.
November 13, 2025 at 8:21 AM
🤔 Can I get HIV from shaking someone’s hand or standing close to someone living with HIV who is coughing?
Answer is simple: NO.
Learn the facts and debunk the myths.
Answer is simple: NO.
Learn the facts and debunk the myths.
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Glycan-reactive antibodies isolated from human #HIV vaccine trial participants show broad pathogen cross-reactivity journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... (open access)
Glycan-reactive antibodies isolated from human HIV-1 vaccine trial participants show broad pathogen cross-reactivity | Journal of Virology
Understanding how the human immune system recognizes and combats viruses is crucial
for developing better vaccines and treatments. Here, through characterization of the
B-cell receptor repertoires of ...
journals.asm.org
November 11, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Glycan-reactive antibodies isolated from human #HIV vaccine trial participants show broad pathogen cross-reactivity journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... (open access)
The EXPrESSIVE study is comparing an investigational oral monthly pill to an approved PrEP medicine! See prior posts for eligibility requirements. Contact Sherri [email protected], 412-818-4942 to find out more! #hivprevention #hivprep #pitthivresearch #uequalsu
November 11, 2025 at 6:43 PM
The EXPrESSIVE study is comparing an investigational oral monthly pill to an approved PrEP medicine! See prior posts for eligibility requirements. Contact Sherri [email protected], 412-818-4942 to find out more! #hivprevention #hivprep #pitthivresearch #uequalsu
Going out this Halloween? Get tested before seeing your boo with a rapid STI kit first! #pitthivresearch #halloweensafety #hivprevention #hivtreatment
October 29, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Going out this Halloween? Get tested before seeing your boo with a rapid STI kit first! #pitthivresearch #halloweensafety #hivprevention #hivtreatment
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
October 15, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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
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
#pitthivresearch #hivprevention #hivprep #uequalsu
October 7, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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
#pitthivresearch #hivprevention #hivprep #uequalsu
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
September 29, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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
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
#PittHIVResearch #UPMC #HIVAwareness #HIVCare #KnowYourStatus
September 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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
#PittHIVResearch #UPMC #HIVAwareness #HIVCare #KnowYourStatus
The EXPrESSIVE study is compairing an investigational oral monthly pill to an approved PrEP medicine!
Contact Sherri [email protected], 412-818-4942 to find out more.
#hivprevention #hivprep #pitthivresearch #hivawareness #uequalsu
Contact Sherri [email protected], 412-818-4942 to find out more.
#hivprevention #hivprep #pitthivresearch #hivawareness #uequalsu
September 12, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The EXPrESSIVE study is compairing an investigational oral monthly pill to an approved PrEP medicine!
Contact Sherri [email protected], 412-818-4942 to find out more.
#hivprevention #hivprep #pitthivresearch #hivawareness #uequalsu
Contact Sherri [email protected], 412-818-4942 to find out more.
#hivprevention #hivprep #pitthivresearch #hivawareness #uequalsu
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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!
🗓️ RSVP: avac.org/event/hiv-pr... #HIVPrevention #YouthPower
What we'll cover: current PrEP options; #LEN for #PrEP; youth-led advocacy priorities; and more!
🗓️ RSVP: avac.org/event/hiv-pr... #HIVPrevention #YouthPower
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...
avac.org
September 9, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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!
🗓️ RSVP: avac.org/event/hiv-pr... #HIVPrevention #YouthPower
What we'll cover: current PrEP options; #LEN for #PrEP; youth-led advocacy priorities; and more!
🗓️ RSVP: avac.org/event/hiv-pr... #HIVPrevention #YouthPower
Life doesn't stop after an HIV diagnosis - care, treatment, and support are just the beginning. #uequalsu #pitthivresearch
September 8, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Life doesn't stop after an HIV diagnosis - care, treatment, and support are just the beginning. #uequalsu #pitthivresearch
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
August 12, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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
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 HIV—whether you're planning for pregnancy, expecting, or navigating motherhood.
#KnowYourStatus #HIVCare #UPMCPACT #PittHIVResearch #HIVAwareness
#KnowYourStatus #HIVCare #UPMCPACT #PittHIVResearch #HIVAwareness
July 31, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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 HIV—whether you're planning for pregnancy, expecting, or navigating motherhood.
#KnowYourStatus #HIVCare #UPMCPACT #PittHIVResearch #HIVAwareness
#KnowYourStatus #HIVCare #UPMCPACT #PittHIVResearch #HIVAwareness
There may not be a “perfect” or “right” 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
#pitthivresearch #knowyourstatus #hivawareness #endhivstigma #uequalsu #hivresearch
July 16, 2025 at 4:48 PM
There may not be a “perfect” or “right” 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
#pitthivresearch #knowyourstatus #hivawareness #endhivstigma #uequalsu #hivresearch
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📣 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.
📲 Check out our toolkit & spread the word!
As focus shifts & resources tighten, IAS 2025 is a rallying point for science, innovation & sustainability.
📲 Check out our toolkit & spread the word!
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; } }
www.iasociety.org
July 1, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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!
June 25, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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!
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 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
June 16, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Wondering where we'll be this summer? Wait no longer!
June 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Wondering where we'll be this summer? Wait no longer!
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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
#HLTSAD
June 5, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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
#HLTSAD
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! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
June 4, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️