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Community Collaborative elevates community voices in HIV research
When communities are authentically engaged and valued in research, it results in not only better science, but also a healthier, more just future for all.
Midwest D-CFAR's inaugural HIV Proposal Bootcamp fosters research collaboration and grant development
The Midwest D-CFAR hosted its inaugural HIV Proposal Bootcamp on the WashU Medicine campus in April. This event was designed to support emerging HIV researchers in developing competitive grant proposals.
Visiting speaker wants academics to get comfortable with uncomfortable conversations
Nadia Sam-Agudu’s talk at WashU addressed themes from historical nomenclature to the lingering effects of colonialism and necessity of speaking out for what is right.
Partners 4 Health Awardees Get Grant Writing Tips from Experts
The Partners 4 Health Grantathon brought together nine participants to develop competitive grant proposals focused on HIV prevention, mental health, and health equity in the Midwest.
Partners 4 Health Meet and Greet Highlights Collaborative Spirit and Award-Winning Projects
The Midwest D-CFAR and the Light Institute for Global Health and Transformation brought together a small group public health researchers and stakeholders for the announcement of winning submissions to the recent Partners 4 Health open call.
Veteran HIV researcher Robert Siliciano explores innovative paths toward an HIV cure at January seminar
The Midwest D-CFAR and WashU Department of Molecular Microbiology co-hosted the HIV Translational Grand Rounds and Microbiology Seminar Series on January 21, featuring Robert F. Siliciano, MD, PhD.