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Carlos Rodriguez-Diaz @profcarlos.bsky.social · 3d

To those considering a degree in public health or already working in the field: We need you. Public health provides the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Don’t lose hope, stay inspired, and let that motivation guide your journey.
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Training and education in public health: Why now more than ever

We are living in a time when a complex interplay of factors, including biology, climate change, political instability, economic inequality, and social polarization, shapes health.

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Legacy Project @hanc-legacyproject.bsky.social · 13d

Congratulations Jahn Jaramillo and Dr. Carlos Rodriguez-Diaz on the publication "A Call to Center Latino Members of Sexual Minority Groups and Strengthen the US HIV Response". Learn why it's vital to include Latino gay, bisexual, and other MSM in EHE implementation.

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A Call to Center Latino Members of Sexual Minority Groups and Strengthen the US HIV Response

This Special Communication highlights research and resource gaps regarding Latino gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men and informs the development of more equitable and responsive Ending...

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Carlos Rodriguez-Diaz @profcarlos.bsky.social · 12d

Proud of the work of Jahn Jaramillo. We hope this analysis support future efforts to address the #HIV epidemic among #Latino gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men.

JAMA Health Forum @jamahealthforum.com · 17d

Special Communication: Only 33% of prioritized jurisdictions addressed the needs of Latino gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men in their Ending the #HIV Epidemic plans. ja.ma/3KekHYM

JAMA Health Forum article: "A Call to Center Latino Members of Sexual Minority Groups and Strengthen the US HIV Response" by Jahn Jaramillo & Carlos E. Rodriguez-Diaz. Published online September 19, 2025.

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Carlos Rodriguez-Diaz @profcarlos.bsky.social · 18d

In a recent publication in JAMA, we focused on the needs of Latino sexual and gender minorities as we continue to work towards the end of the HIV epidemic. We recommend engaging Latino SGM in all stages of implementation, developing and tracking performance metrics. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

A Call to Center Latino Members of Sexual Minority Groups and Strengthen the US HIV Response

This Special Communication highlights research and resource gaps regarding Latino gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men and informs the development of more equitable and responsive Ending...

jamanetwork.com

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Gregg Gonsalves @gregggonsalves.bsky.social · 22d

The 24 hour marathon to save AIDS research has begun! Come join us! saveaidsresearch.org

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saveaidsresearch.bsky.social @saveaidsresearch.bsky.social · Sep 8

We're excited to highlight a few presenters for 24 Hours to Save AIDS Research! Hear from Linda-Gail Bekker, JD Davids, Tonia Poteat, Yvette Raphael and many others on September 16. Register bit.ly/45U1keO and join us on YouTube bit.ly/45Qftts #saveAIDSresearch

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Carlos Rodriguez-Diaz @profcarlos.bsky.social · Aug 24

🚨 New PhD program in Community Health Sciences at @busph.bsky.social 🚨

Graduates will be trained to use social justice-focused, community-engaged approaches to address some of the most pressing public health issues facing us today. We are accepting applications this fall.

SPH Debuts New PhD in Community Health Sciences

The one-of-a-kind social and behavioral sciences-focused doctoral program will emphasize social justice and community engagement.

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Carlos Rodriguez-Diaz @profcarlos.bsky.social · Aug 7

It's a wrap! The third cohort of the Latino SHARE Program just presented the HIV and substance use research projects they worked on over the last 10 weeks. Congratulations 👏🏾

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Carlos Rodriguez-Diaz @profcarlos.bsky.social · Jun 11

If you have an accent or speak more than one language, that's a superpower! Embrace it. If anyone makes fun of it or sees you as "less than" because of it; please ignore them. The world needs more people like you.

Carlos Rodriguez-Diaz @profcarlos.bsky.social · Jun 8

New in the #AcademicActivist

Celebrating Pride, particularly in times of struggle, makes us stronger and a more impactful movement for social change.

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A season of pride in public health

Pride is protest, and protest is a form of public health activism.

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Carlos Rodriguez-Diaz @profcarlos.bsky.social · Jun 2

As we mark Pride Month, colleagues at @busph.bsky.social reflect on these current challenges and how public health can support the LGBTQ+ community. #Pride #ThisIsPublicHealth 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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‘No Community Is Healthy Until All of Its Constituents Are Healthy’

As Pride Month begins, SPH faculty discuss the wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and rhetoric that is sweeping across the country and how we can best support the LGBTQ+ community during this moment.

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Carlos Rodriguez-Diaz @profcarlos.bsky.social · May 10

Last week, I attended the National Latinx Conference on #HIV #NaLA25 for the first time. It was an excellent opportunity to learn from those on the frontline providing HIV services to Latinx communities. I enjoyed meeting with new and established colleagues. We need collaborations more than ever!

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Carlos Rodriguez-Diaz @profcarlos.bsky.social · Apr 17

Join us next Wednesday, April 23 at 10am EST for a phenomenal webinar on lessons learned from collaborating with community partners, promoting language justice, and engaging implementers in the context of implementation science research.

Register: fs6.formsite.com/ltbcfar/upko...

CFAR IS/HIV SWG Webinar RSVP Form

View this form on Formsite

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Carlos Rodriguez-Diaz @profcarlos.bsky.social · Apr 13

New in the Academic Activist:
The determination of health researchers isn’t just scientific—it’s deeply human. It’s about hope, healing, and never settling until we all have a chance at healthier lives. #AcademicActivist #CommunityHealthSciences

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Termination is not always the end

Maybe it is an inflection, but the work continues.

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Steven A. John, PhD, MPH @drstevenajohn.bsky.social · Apr 12

Join us for the upcoming ISGH Advances in Sexual and Gender Health Seminar on May 6!

“Leveraging Implementation Science to Advance Sexual and Gender Health: A Crash Course in Methods.”

Register today! lnkd.in/ghQuwXsB

Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
WBOB 150
Zoom webinar and in person

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Carlos Rodriguez-Diaz @profcarlos.bsky.social · Apr 9

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Carlos Rodriguez-Diaz @profcarlos.bsky.social · Mar 31

Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility, and I reiterate my commitment to working with trans communities to improve their health and achieve equity.

Carlos Rodriguez-Diaz @profcarlos.bsky.social · Mar 27

Honored to be part of this initiative. So timely!

AUWCL Health Law and Policy Program @auwclhealthlaw.bsky.social · Mar 27

Join us for "Health Law and Advancing Equitable Access to Care for Youth" on April 11 (9 - 4:30 ET), with the support of the AU Center on Health, Risk & Society. Experts will discuss youth mental health, education, LGBTQ+ care, and reproductive health.

Learn more and register: tinyurl.com/56nrsp8n

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Carlos Rodriguez-Diaz @profcarlos.bsky.social · Mar 27

“What we are seeing is a clear attack on health,” [...] “On one hand, we are reducing the resources to keep people healthy. On the other hand, we are eliminating research programs.”

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New England to lose more than $100 million in federal funding for state health programs - The Boston Globe

Officials in Rhode Island expect the state to lose $31 million, while New Hampshire is poised to lose $80 million.

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Carlos Rodriguez-Diaz @profcarlos.bsky.social · Mar 23

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Carlos Rodriguez-Diaz @profcarlos.bsky.social · Mar 23

The NIH have terminated hundreds of HIV-related research projects. The damage is irreparable. Soon, we will see delays in scientific progress and difficulties in training the next generation of scientists. Even worse, hundreds of thousands of people will die. youtu.be/q9icRYpLIbY?...

The Consequences of Federal Funding Cuts to HIV/AIDS Research

YouTube video by Boston University School of Public Health

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Carlos Rodriguez-Diaz @profcarlos.bsky.social · Mar 20

Joy is an act of resistance.

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Carlos Rodriguez-Diaz @profcarlos.bsky.social · Mar 16

New in The Academic Activist: Words for equity cannot disappear.

We live in a time when solidarity, empathy, and respect may be the core vocabulary for health.

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Carlos Rodriguez-Diaz @profcarlos.bsky.social · Mar 4

Black mothers died at 3.5 times the rate of their white counterparts. This is a racial disparity. We must continue studying how racism affects health and end the root causes of these disparities. This is not ideological; it is based on evidence.

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BU Professor Tracks the Many US Pregnancy-Related Deaths

Mortality is about “the way we treat women in healthcare,” Eugene Declercq says

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