We are in a new era of HIV research and care. We have never known more about the virology of HIV. We also have an array of highly effective antiretroviral therapies which suppress HIV to undetectable levels, while extending the life expectancy of individuals with HIV to close to that of the general population. These […]
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Dr. Cong Jin presents on innovative steps China is taking to increase HIV testing efficiency including installing HIV test kits in vending machines at universities across the country.
Dr. Mark Brockman, a BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BC-CfE) Scientific Associate, recently presented at St. Paul’s Hospital as part of the BC-CfE’s Forefront Lecture series on the potential of using host T cells to eliminate the HIV viral reservoir. One of the principal challenges in achieving long-term ART-free HIV remission or a cure
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The fall HIV/ARV Update brought expert presentations about scientific findings on HIV decriminalization, phylogenetics, Indigenous health and more.
HIV decriminalization, phylogenetics and Indigenous health headline Fall ARV update Read More »
The spring HIV/ARV Update brought expert presentations about scientific findings on hepatitis B and HIV co-infection, breastfeeding policies, HIV cure strategies, and more.
Saskatchewan primary-care physician has a simple message for doctors who are thinking of expanding their capacity to care for people with HIV. “Do it!” said Dr. Laura Marshall, a La Ronge family physician.
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Since its launch in 2011, the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BC-CfE)’s highly regarded Education and Training program has engaged over 13,500 participants in educational programs and events by the end of June 2018. Of those, over 11,000 participated lecture events, over 1,400 took online courses and over 580 attended clinical training programs. “The
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China is facing an HIV epidemic that is on the scale of its population of approximately 1.4 billion. The BC-CfE is providing valuable insights on successful tactics, programs and strategies implemented in British Columbia to curb HIV. Namely, the BC-CfE’s Treatment as Prevention (TasP) strategy has transformed the province from the one with the highest
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Award-winning BC-CfE education programs engage health care providers in BC and the global health community
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