DURHAM, N.C. – Researchers have cleared a major obstacle in the development of an HIV vaccine, proving in animal models that effective, yet short-lasting antibodies can be coaxed into multiplying as a fighting force against the virus.
The finding, led by a team of researchers at the Duke Human...
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Tuesday, December 10, 2019
The Translating Duke Health Initiative (TDH) —a multi-year, multidisciplinary program designed to bring Duke teams together to address society’s most challenging health issues—continues to push forward with innovative projects and new partnerships since its launch in Fall 2017.
The goal of the...
The goal of the...
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
NEW RFA from NIMH and NIDA – applications due January 31, 2020:
Implementation Research in HRSA Ryan White Sites: Screening and Treatment for Mental and Substance Use Disorders to Further the National “Ending the HIV Epidemic” (EHE) Goals
For questions please contact:
Christopher Gordon, PhD
Branch...
Implementation Research in HRSA Ryan White Sites: Screening and Treatment for Mental and Substance Use Disorders to Further the National “Ending the HIV Epidemic” (EHE) Goals
For questions please contact:
Christopher Gordon, PhD
Branch...
Friday, November 22, 2019
The Tanzania Ministry of Health strongly encourages women to bring their male partner to their first antenatal care (ANC) visit. This provides a unique opportunity to engage male partners in pregnancy care. Partner involvement in pregnancy care has been linked to improved health outcomes for the...
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Each year in November, El Centro Hispano celebrates the anniversary of its LGBTQ programs that work to build bridges in the LGBTQ Latinx community through outreach, education, and advocacy, creating safe spaces where the community can grow and become the greatest version of themselves! This...
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
HIV Vaccine Research Grants for Medical Students
Seeking African American/Black and Latinx medical students interested in HIV vaccine research
The HIV Vaccine Trials Network, in collaboration with the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and...
Seeking African American/Black and Latinx medical students interested in HIV vaccine research
The HIV Vaccine Trials Network, in collaboration with the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and...
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
DURHAM – When a person gets sick, the invading virus or bacteria often triggers an immune response, sending a wave of white blood cells to attack the source of the illness. While the body’s natural defenses can often dismantle the infection, the immune reaction can sometimes cause more harm than...
Friday, October 25, 2019
A team of Gladstone scientists and their partners at Xyphos Biosciences, Inc. describe a new way of attacking cells infected by HIV in this week's issue of the journal Cell. The work showcases a novel version of CAR-T, the technology known for its recent successes in fighting blood cancers. With...