CFAR - Wide Webinar Series
2024-04-22 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-09-23 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-10-28 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom

CURE ESI Webinar Series
2024-05-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Subscribe to UNC CFAR’s listserv for more information on CURE ESI webinars.

CUE - HIV Scientific Working Group Meeting
2024-05-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom

25th International AIDS Conference
2024-07-22 - 2024-07-26 | Munich, Munich, Germany

CFAR-Wide ESI Cure Webinar
2024-09-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-11-14 12:00 - 13:00
Please contact UNC CFAR (unccfar@med.unc.edu) for details.

28th Annual National CFAR Meeting
2024-10-28 - 2024-10-30 | New York City, Marriot Marquis, New York City

UNC CFAR World AIDS Day Symposium
2024-12-06 08:00 - 14:00

ChatGPT as Your Research Assistant
2025-02-28
Peter Leese, MSPH

Josh Fuchs, PhD

Interpretable AI Models for the Diagnosis of Pregnancy Complications Using Blind Ultrasound Sweeps
2025-03-14
Teeranan (Ben) Pokaprakarn, PhD

EHR Data-Driven Research and the Promise of Advanced Analytics
2025-04-04
Emily Pfaff, PhD

Artificial Intelligence and Data Driven Decision Support for Health
2025-04-11
Michael Kosorok, PhD

Generative AI Tools for Research
2025-04-25
Beth Moreton MLS

Carrie Baldwin-SoRelle, MSLIS

Developing Innovations to Reduce Blindness in Low-Income Countries
2025-05-02
Emily Gower, PhD

Machine Learning and AI in Basic HIV Research: From Big Data Analysis to Large Language Models
2025-05-09
Shuntai Zhou, PhD

CAR-Wide Webinar on "Advancing Clinical Cohorts: Design, Analytics, and Opportunities"
2025-09-22 15:30 - 16:30
The UNC Center for AIDS Research is excited to invite you to the upcoming CAR-Wide Webinar on“Advancing Clinical Cohorts: Design, Analytics, and Opportunities” on September 22 at 3:30 PM (EST). The CFAR welcomes our Clinical Core Associate Core Director Sonia Napravnik, PhD for our September presentation of the CFAR Wide Webinar Series. To register for the even click here.

Inter-CFAR Community Health Working Group “Research Spotlight”
2025-09-25 12:00 - 13:00
The Inter-CFAR Community Health Working Group is hosting a “Research Spotlight” Event on Thursday September 25, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EST. The purpose of this event is to provide space for individuals to present their work and encourage collaboration. To register to present at this event click here. To register to attend, click here.

2025 Workshop for Early Career Investigators in HIV Research
2025-09-26 11:00 - 15:00
The NIH Office of AIDS Research (OAR) invites early career investigators (ECIs) to attend the 2025 WORKSHOP FOR EARLY CAREER INVESTIGATORS IN HIV RESEARCH, designed in response to feedback from recent ECI listening sessions. The sessions are on Friday, September 26 from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM ET. These sessions are held via Zoom and open to the public. To register click here.
Session Highlights Include:

Insights into the NIH HIV research program
Updates on NIH funding opportunities and grant processes
NIH resources to support early career independence
Breakout discussions and direct engagement with NIH staff
Panel with ECIs sharing career path experiences.

CFAR Wide Webinar “New Approach of Establishing an Early Infection Cohort”
2025-10-27 15:30 - 16:30
The UNC Center for AIDS Research is excited to invite you to the upcoming CAR-Wide Webinar on“New Approach of Establishing an Early Infection Cohort” on October 27 at 3:30 PM (EST). The CFAR welcomes our Advanced Technology Laboratory Core Associate Director Shuntai Zhou, MD for our October presentation of the CFAR Wide Webinar Series. To register for the even click here.

Preliminary Qualitative Findings from the Food As Medicine for HIV (FAME-H) Randomized Clinical Trial
2025-10-28 15:30 - 16:30 | Zoom
Seth Berkowitz, MD, MPH and Kathie Ricks, MPH, PhD are presenting their research on “Preliminary Qualitative Findings from the Food As Medicine for HIV (FAME-H) Randomized Clinical Trial”. The Food as Medicine for HIV (FAME-H) randomized clinical trial tests whether intensive lifestyle intervention, added to receipt of medically tailored meals, improves weight and glycemic outcomes for people living with HIV and diabetes or who are at high risk of diabetes. This event will take place in Bioinformatics 2127 and via Zoom.

2025 World AIDS Day Symposium
2025-12-05 09:15
The UNC Center for AIDS Research is thrilled to announce our 27th Annual World AIDS Day Symposium, taking place on Friday, December 5th, 2025, from 9:15 AM to 12:00 PM. This inspiring event brings together researchers, clinicians, community members, and advocates dedicated to advancing the fight against HIV/AIDS.
We are honored to welcome Dr. Geri Donenberg, NIH Associate Director for AIDS Research and Director of the NIH Office of AIDS Research (OAR), as our keynote speaker. Dr. Donenberg’s expertise and leadership in AIDS research promise to make this symposium a truly impactful experience.
Mark your calendars and join us for a morning of insightful presentations, meaningful dialogue, and community connection as we unite to honor World AIDS Day and continue our shared mission toward ending the HIV epidemic.
Stay tuned for the full agenda coming soon.

UNC CFAR SBIS Core Fall 2025 Networking Event
2025-12-11 08:00 - 10:00
The Social, Behavioral, and Implementation Science (SBIS) Core of the UNC Center for AIDS Research invites you to our Fall 2025 Networking Event, featuring a special interactive workshop led by Liz Chen, PhD, MPH.
Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location: Room 3166, Mary Ellen Jones Building, UNC-Chapel Hill
Dr. Elizabeth Chen will present her research on “Innovating Together: Human-Centered Design Tools for HIV Investigators”. During this presentation she will introduce practical and engaging Human-Centered Design (HCD) methods—including Extremes and Mainstreams and Journey Mapping—to support HIV researchers in generating new insights, co-designing with communities, and enhancing implementation strategies.
This is a hands-on session designed for collaboration, creativity, and connection. Whether you’re a seasoned HIV investigator or new to community-engaged research, this workshop offers valuable tools to apply HCD to your work. Click here to register.
