Clinical Programs

BC-CfE research provides real-world data on efficacy of generic cART

First introduced in the mid-1990s through the pioneering work of BC-CfE Executive Director and Physician-in-Chief Dr. Julio Montaner, combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) is a pillar of the Treatment as Prevention¨ strategy that has enabled people living with HIV to live longer and healthier lives and has dramatically reduced the risk of HIV transmission.

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BC-CfE Response to COVID-19

By Fernando

During these uncertain and unprecedented times, the senior leadership of the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BC-CfE) presented a webinar to inform and reassure its clients, staff, and stakeholders, their critical work, with only a few minor modifications, will continue during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Presented on March 25th, the webinar titled, “COVID-19, the

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The enigma of HIV’s effects on aging

By Fernando

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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HIV decriminalization, phylogenetics and Indigenous health headline Fall ARV update

Uncategorized / By Fernando

The fall HIV/ARV Update brought expert presentations about scientific findings on HIV decriminalization, phylogenetics, Indigenous health and more.

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Spring HIV/ARV Update brings latest in HIV research to Vancouver from local and international speakers

Uncategorized / By Fernando

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.

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New research looks at effects of loneliness among people living with HIV

Uncategorized / By Fernando

Loneliness and stigma can be everyday realities faced by many people living with HIV. In a presentation this month to health care providers at St. Paul’s Hospital, Dr. Marianne Harris presented new research on how these experiences can affect health and quality of life.

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Drug Treatment Program Update (June 2010)

By Fernando

A key component of the Centre’s mandate is to monitor the impact of HIV/AIDS on British Columbia. The BC-CfE provides essential information to local health authorities, treating physicians and the community-at-large on an ongoing basis. The Drug Treatment Program Update is one example of the Centre’s commitment. In B.C., all anti-HIV medications are distributed at

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BC-CfE research provides real-world data on efficacy of generic cART

HIV decriminalization, phylogenetics and Indigenous health headline Fall ARV update

Spring HIV/ARV Update brings latest in HIV research to Vancouver from local and international speakers

New research looks at effects of loneliness among people living with HIV

Drug Treatment Program Update (June 2010)

Drug Treatment Program Update (May 2010)

Safety Alert – Pharmacovigilance Program (June 2010)

Drug Treatment Program Update (April 2010)

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