December 2021 Update, June 2022: The purported researcher responsible for the experiment described in this film, Serhat Gumrukcu, was indicted for murder-for-hire at the end of May 2022. The case is ongoing. In parallel, two independent investigations by financial media…
November 2021 Examples of media coverage: Scientists report finding a second person to be ‘naturally’ cured of HIV, raising hopes for future treatments - Megan Molteni, STAT News, November 15, 2021 A Second Woman May Be Naturally Cured of HIV…
November 2021 Examples of media coverage: Research team develops vaccine that kills HIV in monkeys - The Asahi Shimbun, November 9, 2021 A New Vaccine Kills HIV in Monkeys. And It's Coming to Humans in 5 Years - Interesting Engineering,…
Developing an HIV vaccine is a difficult scientific challenge, but remains a critical priority. This handout provides an update on HIV vaccine research and a summary of results from the efficacy trials that have been conducted to date, and it…
Treatment Action Group (TAG) recognizes the importance of intentionally engaging the community broadly in our advocacy efforts, and we believe that the community should always be at the forefront of advocacy and research. Meaningful community engagement builds trust and fosters…
HIV advocacy laid the foundation for much of the work we do today. This handout was developed in collaboration with the Black AIDS Institute, HIV Vaccine Trials Network, and Southern AIDS Coalition. The handout provides a summary of the history…
HIV-specific broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs) could have a role in treating, preventing, or even curing HIV. Some HIV-specific bNAbs are already being tested in clinical trials, both for prevention and treatment. This handout was developed in collaboration with the Black…
HIV science can be difficult to understand. This handout explains some of the unique scientific challenges presented by HIV. The handout was developed in collaboration with the Black AIDS Institute, HIV Vaccine Trials Network, and Southern AIDS Coalition.
In response to the Biden administration's intention to create a new research agency under the NIH called the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), TAG and AVAC were invited to present remarks and guidance on the behalf of the Federal AIDS Policy Partnership and Research Work Group (RWG).
The 2021 Community HIV Cure Research Workshop will take place virtually this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The workshop sessions will be held on Thursday, March 4 and Friday, March 5, 2021 (right before CROI 2021), and then on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 (after the conference).