AVAC: Global Advocacy for HIV Prevention

AVAC: Global Advocacy for HIV Prevention

AVAC: Global Advocacy for HIV Prevention was founded in December 1995 to advocate for the development of a safe, effective, and accessible HIV vaccine. It seeks to promote increased funding and investment in HIV vaccine research by government agencies, private industry and non-governmental organizations; to identify barriers to the development of a vaccine; and to increase public awareness about the need for a well funded, coordinated HIV vaccine research program. It seeks to promote increased HIV vaccine advocacy efforts by community-based organizations and increased awareness about HIV vaccine development among AIDS-affected communities. It is committed to the principle that funds for HIV vaccine research are not to be taken from basic HIV research, drug development or prevention efforts.

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3D Imaging Videos Show HIV Infection Might Establish Within Hours

Simon Collins; AVAC: Global Advocacy for HIV Prevention
News
2 Min Read

A fascinating lecture at this year's HIVR4P conference showed how advances in modern scanning technologies can be used to get more accurate information about the first stages of HIV infection and on the ways that HIV drugs are absorbed and distribute...

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Prevention Methods

3D Imaging Videos Show HIV Infection Might Establish Within Hours

Simon Collins; AVAC: Global Advocacy for HIV Prevention
News
2 Min Read

A fascinating lecture at this year's HIVR4P conference showed how advances in modern scanning technologies can be used to get more accurate information about the first stages of HIV infection and on the ways that HIV drugs are absorbed and distribute...

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The Rise of Broadly Neutralizing Antibodies

Bill Snow; AVAC: Global Advocacy for HIV Prevention
8 Min Read

Research on broadly neutralizing antibodies is taking the field of HIV prevention science in new directions, with implications for new prevention interventions and vaccine development.

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The Rise of Broadly Neutralizing Antibodies

Bill Snow; AVAC: Global Advocacy for HIV Prevention
8 Min Read

Research on broadly neutralizing antibodies is taking the field of HIV prevention science in new directions, with implications for new prevention interventions and vaccine development.

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CROI 2018: Research for the Front Lines

Rob Newells; AVAC: Global Advocacy for HIV Prevention
News
6 Min Read

Rob Newells, executive director of the AIDS Project of the East Bay, gives his personal (U.S.-centered, black MSM-focused) highlights from CROI 2018.

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CROI 2018: Research for the Front Lines

Rob Newells; AVAC: Global Advocacy for HIV Prevention
News
6 Min Read

Rob Newells, executive director of the AIDS Project of the East Bay, gives his personal (U.S.-centered, black MSM-focused) highlights from CROI 2018.

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Policy & Advocacy

CROI 2018: Highlights and What's Next for Advocates

AVAC: Global Advocacy for HIV Prevention
6 Min Read

This year's Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections broadened its lens from the lab to the ways that different strategies are, or might, have an impact in the context of people's complex lives.

CROI 2018: Highlights and What's Next for Advocates Img
Policy & Advocacy

CROI 2018: Highlights and What's Next for Advocates

AVAC: Global Advocacy for HIV Prevention
6 Min Read

This year's Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections broadened its lens from the lab to the ways that different strategies are, or might, have an impact in the context of people's complex lives.

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Snapshot From IAS 2017

AVAC: Global Advocacy for HIV Prevention
6 Min Read

"There is good news and bad news, often in the same story," AVAC writes.

Snapshot From IAS 2017 Img
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Snapshot From IAS 2017

AVAC: Global Advocacy for HIV Prevention
6 Min Read

"There is good news and bad news, often in the same story," AVAC writes.

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Declining Funding and Shrinking Donor Base Imperils Continued Success of HIV Prevention

AVAC: Global Advocacy for HIV Prevention
Commentary

A new report documents 2016 funding and highlights a continuing trend of flat or declining funding and its potential impact on further innovation in HIV prevention research and development.

Declining Funding and Shrinking Donor Base Imperils Continued Success of HIV Prevention Img
Prevention Methods

Declining Funding and Shrinking Donor Base Imperils Continued Success of HIV Prevention

AVAC: Global Advocacy for HIV Prevention
Commentary

A new report documents 2016 funding and highlights a continuing trend of flat or declining funding and its potential impact on further innovation in HIV prevention research and development.

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PrEP (HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)

Long-Acting Injectable Antiretrovirals for PrEP: Will the Tail Wag the Drug?

Mark Mascolini; Emily Bass; AVAC: Global Advocacy for HIV Prevention
11 Min Read

A medicine you get only every two months to reduce your risk of acquiring HIV could be an option in the future, but only if two clinical trials show that it is safe and effective.

Long-Acting Injectable Antiretrovirals for PrEP: Will the Tail Wag the Drug? Img
PrEP (HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)

Long-Acting Injectable Antiretrovirals for PrEP: Will the Tail Wag the Drug?

Mark Mascolini; Emily Bass; AVAC: Global Advocacy for HIV Prevention
11 Min Read

A medicine you get only every two months to reduce your risk of acquiring HIV could be an option in the future, but only if two clinical trials show that it is safe and effective.

In the Face of Complex HIV Vaccine Research, the Ground Is Ripe for Renewed Advocacy and Activism Img
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In the Face of Complex HIV Vaccine Research, the Ground Is Ripe for Renewed Advocacy and Activism

AVAC: Global Advocacy for HIV Prevention
Commentary

"Good participatory practice and community voices are needed now more than ever in the HIV vaccine research arena," Daisy Ouya and Morenike Upkong write.

In the Face of Complex HIV Vaccine Research, the Ground Is Ripe for Renewed Advocacy and Activism Img
Prevention Methods

In the Face of Complex HIV Vaccine Research, the Ground Is Ripe for Renewed Advocacy and Activism

AVAC: Global Advocacy for HIV Prevention
Commentary

"Good participatory practice and community voices are needed now more than ever in the HIV vaccine research arena," Daisy Ouya and Morenike Upkong write.

Next-Generation PrEP Trials: The Age of "Active Controls" Img
PrEP (HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)

Next-Generation PrEP Trials: The Age of "Active Controls"

AVAC: Global Advocacy for HIV Prevention
4 Min Read

A medicine that can be administered once every two months to reduce HIV risk could be an option in the future if two big efficacy trials find good results.

Next-Generation PrEP Trials: The Age of "Active Controls" Img
PrEP (HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)

Next-Generation PrEP Trials: The Age of "Active Controls"

AVAC: Global Advocacy for HIV Prevention
4 Min Read

A medicine that can be administered once every two months to reduce HIV risk could be an option in the future if two big efficacy trials find good results.

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Antiretroviral Therapy

CROI 2017: A View from My Seat at the Table

Rob Newells; AVAC: Global Advocacy for HIV Prevention
9 Min Read

"At CROI, the 'executive director hat' comes off, and I'm purely a community advocate again," Rob Newells writes. "This year, that was even more true than in previous years."

CROI 2017: A View from My Seat at the Table Img
Antiretroviral Therapy

CROI 2017: A View from My Seat at the Table

Rob Newells; AVAC: Global Advocacy for HIV Prevention
9 Min Read

"At CROI, the 'executive director hat' comes off, and I'm purely a community advocate again," Rob Newells writes. "This year, that was even more true than in previous years."

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Care & Services Outside the U.S.

Thai HIV Advocates Drop the PrEP Ball

Udom Likhitwonnawut; AVAC: Global Advocacy for HIV Prevention
9 Min Read

A long-time advocate for community engagement in HIV research in Thailand argues in favor of PrEP in Thailand.

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Care & Services Outside the U.S.

Thai HIV Advocates Drop the PrEP Ball

Udom Likhitwonnawut; AVAC: Global Advocacy for HIV Prevention
9 Min Read

A long-time advocate for community engagement in HIV research in Thailand argues in favor of PrEP in Thailand.

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HIV Vaccine Trials Network Regional Meeting -- A View From the Outside

Ruth Assefa; Stacey Hannah; AVAC: Global Advocacy for HIV Prevention
4 Min Read

The first of a series of reflections from HIV advocates on the regional meeting of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network.

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HIV Vaccine Trials Network Regional Meeting -- A View From the Outside

Ruth Assefa; Stacey Hannah; AVAC: Global Advocacy for HIV Prevention
4 Min Read

The first of a series of reflections from HIV advocates on the regional meeting of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network.