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T-cells are the immune system’s frontline defenders with a crucial role in controlling HIV. In a milestone clinical tria...
06/11/2026

T-cells are the immune system’s frontline defenders with a crucial role in controlling HIV. In a milestone clinical trial published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, researchers with the UNC Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases (IGHID) at the UNC School of Medicine have demonstrated that new vaccines can significantly boost T cells targeting the most vulnerable, conserved regions of HIV—areas considered key to effective immune control. This pivotal finding not only advances our understanding of HIV immunology but also offers hope that these vaccines could contribute to novel, curative approaches against HIV.

Read more here: https://globalhealth.unc.edu/2026/06/supercharging-t-cells-against-hivs-weak-spots-a-new-hiv-vaccine-study-reveals-new-hope-and-new-challenges-for-aging-patients/

The UNC CFAR honors HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day (HLTSAD) today, June 5. Established in 2014, HLTSAD celebrates...
06/05/2026

The UNC CFAR honors HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day (HLTSAD) today, June 5. Established in 2014, HLTSAD celebrates the nearly 300,000 long-term survivors whose resilience, advocacy, and strength continue to shape the HIV movement. This date was chosen because it coincides with the first reported cases of AIDS on June 5, 1981. Centered on “Leading with Legacy,” HLTSAD celebrates the experiences and contributions of long-term survivors while uplifting their ongoing needs and journeys. It highlights their vital role in advancing HIV treatment and care, driving research to improve the lives of those living with HIV, and moving us closer to ending the HIV epidemic.

Learn more about HLTSAD here:
https://www.hltsad.org/
https://www.hiv.gov/events/awareness-days/hiv-long-term-survivors-day

Dr. Vivian Fei-ling Go, director of the CFAR SBIS Core and professor in the Department of Health Behavior, has been name...
05/28/2026

Dr. Vivian Fei-ling Go, director of the CFAR SBIS Core and professor in the Department of Health Behavior, has been named the Gillings School’s new associate dean for global health. She takes over this role from Dr. Suzanne Maman, who was recently named chair of the health behavior department. Dr. Go’s research exists at the intersection of HIV and mental health conditions, opioid use and stigma among key populations, with a focus on scaling up evidence‑based interventions. Her career has included more than two decades of leadership in Vietnam, where she co‑established UNC‑Vietnam, a research site with more than 30 full‑time staff who conduct large clinical and behavioral trials.

Congratulations, Dr. Go!

Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/52238prr

Clinical Trials Day was observed on May 20 under the theme “Research Rising.” Established in 2014 by the Association of ...
05/21/2026

Clinical Trials Day was observed on May 20 under the theme “Research Rising.” Established in 2014 by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), this day honors the contributions of those involved in clinical trials, recognizes the advances made, and raises awareness of the importance of continued clinical research.

The UNC CFAR recognizes the dedicated researchers, clinicians, and professionals who make clinical trials possible, as well as the patients who participate in them. Their collective efforts continue to drive advancements in HIV prevention, care, and treatment.

UNC Health now offers kidney transplants from donors with HIV to recipients with HIV, dramatically shortening wait times...
05/14/2026

UNC Health now offers kidney transplants from donors with HIV to recipients with HIV, dramatically shortening wait times for carefully selected patients living with HIV. This progress builds on more than a decade of experience under the federal HIV Organ Policy Equity (HOPE) Act and UNC’s integrated expertise in HIV care, transplant nephrology, surgery, and infectious diseases.

“Previously, people with HIV weren’t allowed to be organ donors. The HOPE Act changed that by allowing organs from donors with HIV to go to recipients with well‑controlled HIV, first under research, and the data have been really reassuring,” said Elizabeth Arant, MD, infectious disease physician at UNC. “Outcomes for patients who receive kidneys from donors with HIV are comparable to those receiving organs from donors without HIV. This means a whole pool of organs that used to be discarded, can now be used, and this cuts months to years off the wait time for transplants.”

Read more here: globalhealth.unc.edu/2026/04/unc-health-performs-hiv%e2%80%91positive-kidney-transplants/

Myron S. Cohen, MD, was selected to receive a 2026 Faculty Award for Global Excellence from UNC Global Affairs. The awar...
05/07/2026

Myron S. Cohen, MD, was selected to receive a 2026 Faculty Award for Global Excellence from UNC Global Affairs. The award recognizes UNC faculty members whose contributions advance the University’s “unwavering commitment to excellence as one of the world’s great research universities.” Only three faculty members receive this annual award.

Dr. Cohen’s 30 years of studies on HIV and leadership in the infectious disease field were among the reasons his peers, staff and students nominated him. Throughout his career, Cohen has authored more than 1,400 publications and accumulated more than 150,000 citations. His federally funded work has also spanned tuberculosis, immunology, cardiovascular disease and cancer. He has received continuous NIH funding for more than 30 years and helped bring more than $100 million in research funding to Carolina.

Dr. Cohen is the founding director of the UNC Institute of Global Health and Infectious Diseases and an associate director of the UNC CFAR.

Read more here: global.unc.edu/news-story/carolina-celebrates-3-faculty-members-with-awards-in-global-excellence/

Dr. Michael Hudgens, Director of the CFAR Biostatistics Core, will be presenting at the CFAR–MISM Mini-Symposium at Duke...
04/28/2026

Dr. Michael Hudgens, Director of the CFAR Biostatistics Core, will be presenting at the CFAR–MISM Mini-Symposium at Duke University and via Zoom this Thursday, April 30th. This symposium will highlight interdisciplinary approaches at the intersection of HIV research, modeling, and artificial intelligence and provide an opportunity for discussion and collaboration across programs.

Learn more here: https://www.med.unc.edu/cfar/2026/04/michael-hudgens-to-present-at-the-cfar-mism-mini-symposium/

Congratulations to Vivian Go, Co-Director of CFAR Social, Behavioral, and Implementation Sciences Core, for receiving th...
04/23/2026

Congratulations to Vivian Go, Co-Director of CFAR Social, Behavioral, and Implementation Sciences Core, for receiving the Gillings SPH 2026 John E. Larsh, Jr. Award for Mentorship! Established in 1997, the highly competitive John E. Larsh, Jr. Award for Mentorship is in honor of Dr. Larsh, a faculty member in the School’s Department of Health Behavior from 1942 to 1981. The Larsh Award recognizes an established, long-standing faculty member who has spent numerous years of their career mentoring students, which Dr. Larsh embodied and for which he was well known and valued highly.

Join the UNC CFAR for the April CFAR-Wide Webinar on Monday, the 27th, from 3:30-4:30 PM ET with the Co-Directors of the...
04/09/2026

Join the UNC CFAR for the April CFAR-Wide Webinar on Monday, the 27th, from 3:30-4:30 PM ET with the Co-Directors of the HIV Implementation Science Coordination Initiative (ISCI), Brian Mustanski, Nanette Benbow, and Dennis Li.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/2ff2wexd

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