Can cancer meds play a role in an HIV cure? Three HIV cure researchers were awarded amfAR grants to find out. Two will examine cancer drugs; a third will genetically engineer B cells. https://lnkd.in/e-enydWT
amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research
Non-profit Organizations
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Dedicated to ending the global AIDS epidemic through innovative research.
About us
amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, is one of the world’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education, and advocacy. Since 1985, amfAR has invested more than $635 million in its programs and has awarded more than 3,500 grants to research teams worldwide.
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http://www.amfar.org
External link for amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- NY, New York
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1985
- Specialties
- HIV/AIDS research and Global health policy
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Employees at amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research
Updates
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This morning, amfAR VP and director of TREAT Asia and Journal of the International AIDS Society co-editor-in-chief Dr. Annette Sohn received a special commendation from the IAS for her work editing the journal.
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Highlights from International AIDS Society #AIDS2024 in Munich: 1. The steering committee of the RISE study, co-sponsored by amfAR, accept the Robert Carr Research Award in the Global Village at #AIDS2024 2. The RISE study’s Alana Sharp accepts the Robert Carr Research Award in the Global Village at #AIDS2024 3. The Blue Diamond Society’s Manisha Dhakal accepts International AIDS Society’s Elizabeth Taylor Human Rights Award with Robert Suttle 4. The HIV Science as Art exhibition translates scientists’ work into works of art, on display in Munich’s Brainlab 5. amfAR VP and Director of Public Policy Greg Millett speaks onstage during a pre-conference session at #AIDS2024 6. Annette Sohn, Maggie Czarnogorski, Rena Janamnuaysook, and amfAR Program Advisory Council member Elvin Geng onstage following a pre-conference session at #AIDS2024 7. A dance troupe from Robert Carr’s native Jamaica performing during the Robert Carr Memorial Lecture at #AIDS2024. 8. amfAR VP and Director of #TREATAsia Annette Sohn and Veronica Betani worked together to turn Dr. Sohn’s work integrating HIV and mental health care into a work of textile art.
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UNAIDS has released its 2024 global AIDS report, The Urgency of Now: AIDS at a Crossroads, providing a status update for ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. Read amfAR's article on the report: https://lnkd.in/eQ4xP6Jt
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New global update from UNAIDS highlights progress for #HIV treatment and prevention but warns countries need to stay on track to end #AIDS. Read amfAR’s write-up: https://lnkd.in/eQ4xP6Jt
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🦠 amfAR is heading to #AIDS2024! Follow along for live coverage from Munich as researchers, advocates, and activists gather for the year’s largest conference on HIV science and policy. https://lnkd.in/eSA7PVtX
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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)’s Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo steps into the spotlight on the cover of the latest issue of amfAR’s Innovations. Read our interview with her and explore the rest of the issue, including a special feature on women in positions of leadership in HIV research, advocacy, and policy, out now. https://lnkd.in/ehtrH4Gy
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We are thrilled and grateful to welcome the multi-talented Kelly Rowland, a longtime amfAR supporter, to the #amfARVenezia stage on September 1 for a special performance benefitting amfAR’s lifesaving research. Tickets are available at amfar.org/venezia. via WWD
EXCLUSIVE: Kelly Rowland to Perform at 2024 Venice amfAR Gala
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We are thrilled to announce that Shangela will host Dance for Life Festival next Saturday, July 20th. Dance for Life is a project to raise awareness and resources to help confront global public health issues like HIV/AIDS, and a portion of funds benefits amfAR. To purchase tickets and support, visit https://danceforlife.info.