Infographic: “Cheque Day” and Drug-Related Harm
Research led by the BC-CfE is looking into how social assistance distribution affects individuals who use drugs.
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Addressing Social Determinants of Health to Expand Access to Testing and Treatment
Picture this scenario: An individual living with HIV in British Columbia, “Doug” (whose name has been changed for privacy), was being “shuffled around” through care. As a result, he had grown tired and had mostly given up on treating his HIV. Sadly, he had begun telling family and friends that he wouldn’t be around much longer. Can you see a solution to a situation like this?
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The BC-CfE at AIDS 2016 in Durban
A number of proficient BC-CfE researchers travelled to Durban, South Africa, this year for the 21st International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2016) held from July 18 to 22. Dr. Julio Montaner and Irene Day joined the conference, attended by over 15,000 delegates. Here are some of the highlights.
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BC-CfE Research Presented at AIDS 2016
Some highlights of the research presented at this year’s AIDS 2016 Conference
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BC-CfE researchers will be presenting at this year’s AIDS 2016 conference
The International AIDS Conference is the premier gathering for those working in the field of HIV, as well as policy makers, persons living with HIV and other individuals committed to ending the pandemic. It is a chance to assess where we are, evaluate recent scientific developments and lessons learnt, and collectively chart a course forward.
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Study Looks to Better Understand Sexual and Intimate Relationships among Women Living with HIV
An HIV diagnosis for many women can have a significant impact on sex, intimacy, and relationships. While treatment today can give women with HIV a near normal life expectancy and reduce the chance of transmission to partners to almost zero, HIV remains heavily stigmatized and criminalized. Little research has been done to understand the sexual and relational lives of women living with HIV.
BC-CfE Looks at Patient-Physician Relationships to Improve HIV Outcomes
Dr. Lianping Ti, a Research Scientist for the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BC-CfE) and an Assistant Professor in the Division of AIDS at the University of British Columbia Department of Medicine will present her latest research at the 2016 International AIDS Society conference in Durban, South Africa, July 21, 2016.
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CIHR-Awarded BC-CfE Researcher Aims to Close Gap Between Academia and Community
For her research work on gender-based violence and barriers to accessing HIV treatment, BC-CfE Research Assistant Daniella Barreto has been awarded a Masters Award from the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR). Daniella completed her bachelor’s in science at Simon Fraser University and is now a master’s of science student in the University of British Columbia School of Population and Public Health.
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BC-CfE Researcher Awarded by CIHR and CAHR for Research Aiming to Improve Access to Health and Human Rights for Marginalized Populations
Research Assistant Elena Argento works with the BC-CfE’s Gender and Sexual Health Initiative (GSHI), and is currently pursuing doctoral studies at UBC in the Interdisciplinary Studies Graduate Program. Her research at the BC-CfE mainly focuses on HIV risks among sex workers in Vancouver. She mines data and surveys from sex workers-both women and men-to uncover the impact of criminalization of their industry on their overall health outcomes.
Marginalized Communities and AIDS: Beyond Moral Issues to Health Care for All
Universal access to health care is a point of pride for Canadians. However, it is no secret that there are many barriers to accessing the medical system, especially for stigmatized and marginalized communities.
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