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T-cells are the immune system’s frontline defenders with a crucial role in controlling HIV. In a milestone clinical trial published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, researchers with the UNC Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases (IGHID) at the UNC School of Medicine have demonstrated that new vaccines can significantly boost T cells targeting...

The UNC CFAR honors HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day (HLTSAD) today, June 5. Established in 2014, HLTSAD celebrates the nearly 300,000 long-term survivors whose resilience, advocacy, and strength continue to shape the HIV movement. This date was chosen because it coincides with the first reported cases of AIDS on June...

Dr. Vivian Fei-ling Go, director of the CFAR SBIS Core and professor in the Department of Health Behavior, has been named the Gillings School’s new associate dean for global health. She takes over this role from Dr. Suzanne Maman, who was recently named chair of the health behavior department. Dr....

Clinical Trials Day was observed on May 20 under the theme “Research Rising.” Established in 2014 by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), this day honors the contributions of those involved in clinical trials, recognizes the advances made, and raises awareness of the importance of continued clinical research. The...

UNC Health now offers kidney transplants from donors with HIV to recipients with HIV, dramatically shortening wait times for carefully selected patients living with HIV. This progress builds on more than a decade of experience under the federal HIV Organ Policy Equity (HOPE) Act and UNC’s integrated expertise in HIV care, transplant...

Myron S. Cohen, MD, was selected to receive a 2026 Faculty Award for Global Excellence from UNC Global Affairs. The award recognizes UNC faculty members whose contributions advance the University’s “unwavering commitment to excellence as one of the world’s great research universities.” Only three faculty members receive this annual award....

 Dr. Michael Hudgens, Director of the CFAR Biostatistics Core, will be presenting at the CFAR–MISM Mini-Symposium at Duke University and via Zoom this Thursday, April 30th. This symposium will highlight interdisciplinary approaches at the intersection of HIV research, modeling, and artificial intelligence and provide an opportunity for discussion and collaboration...

Congratulations to Vivian Go, Co-Director of CFAR Social, Behavioral, and Implementation Sciences Core, for receiving the Gillings SPH 2026 John E. Larsh, Jr. Award for Mentorship! Established in 1997, the highly competitive John E. Larsh, Jr. Award for Mentorship is in honor of Dr. Larsh, a faculty member in the...

Join the UNC CFAR on May 1, 2026 for the IGHID Friday Morning Conference with Dr. Geri Donenberg. Dr. Donenberg’s presentation will be on implementation science and its role in ending the HIV epidemic. Time: 9:15 to 10:15 AM ET Location: Bioinformatics Room 1131 or Zoom Zoom Information: Meeting ID:...

Join the UNC CFAR for the April CFAR-Wide Webinar on Monday, the 27th, from 3:30-4:30 PM ET with the Co-Directors of the HIV Implementation Science Coordination Initiative (ISCI), Brian Mustanski, Nanette Benbow, and Dennis Li. Brian Mustanski, PhD is Northwestern University Associate Vice President for Social and Behavioral Research, Professor...

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at the NIH is hosting a virtual webinar titled, “Advancing Biomedical Careers: Strategies for Successful F and K Awards.” This webinar is designed for early-career investigators interested in pursuing NIH Fellowship (F) and Career Development (K) awards. Participants will gain practical...

The Office of AIDS Research (OAR) in collaboration with NIH Institutes and Offices has announced the dates for their upcoming Office Hours for ECIs in HIV Research: Friday, March 27 (1pm-4pm ET); Register by 5pm ET on Thursday, March 26. Monday, April 6 (2pm-4pm ET); Register by 5pm ET on Sunday, April 5. Wednesday,...