Lecture Series
The Children’s Research Institute Lecture Series encourages interaction between researchers investigating childhood diseases, and stimulates new research through exposure to cutting-edge, ongoing work.
“Preventing vertical transmission of HIV: insights from simulation modeling”
February 10, 2026
12:00PM – 1:00PM
3116 Mary Ellen Jones Building
Horacio Duarte is an Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health in the Division of Epidemiology & Community Health. He is a physician-scientist with clinical training in pediatric infectious diseases and research training in epidemiology, decision analysis, and health economics. His research focuses on developing computer-based simulation models to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of HIV treatment and prevention policies for adults and children in resource-limited settings.
Please contact childrensresearch@med.unc.edu for Zoom details.