June 5, 2021 marked 40 years since the first five cases of what later became known as AIDS were reported in The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) referenced here.

In observance of this anniversary, Community Coordinator and Community Partnership Council (CPC) Chair Ms. Marcia Ellis authored "Forty Years of Fighting for Equitable Partnering in HIV Research: We Are Not There Yet" in the American Journal of Public Health retrospective on HIV/AIDS @ 40. In this editorial, Ms. Ellis describes the integral role of community in HIV research and underscores the work needed to realize a full and equitable partnership between investigators and community members.  

Future editions of the Weekly Update will feature additional publications by DC CFAR investigators commemorating this anniversary.

It is with the deepest sadness that we inform you of the passing of Dr. Martin Iguchi. Dr. Iguchi was the former Dean of the School of Nursing & Health Studies at Georgetown University and a member of the DC CFAR. He was recognized for his research in drug use and strong advocacy for vulnerable populations. The DC CFAR extends to his family and colleagues our heartfelt and profound thoughts of comfort and peace.

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Please join the DC CFAR for Wednesday Conversations with the Clinical and Population Sciences (CPS) Core on June 23 from 5:00 to 6:00 pm via Zoom for a session featuring Dr. Anne Monroe (GW) on SARS-CoV-2 and the DC Cohort. Register below to receive log-in details.

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Have you ever pondered about how to conduct a high quality, streamlined systematic review, while also having fun? Covidence, is the answer!

Join the MACC Scholars Program and the DC CFAR Clinical and Population Sciences (CPS) core on Friday, June 18 at 12 pm ET, to learn more about Covidence, the primary screening and data extraction tool for conducting standard intervention reviews. Register below to receive dial-in details.

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Please join us in congratulating DC CFAR Basic Sciences Core Director, Dr. Sergei Nekhai (HU) who received an Excellence in Research Award at the Roland B Scott Symposium on Sickle Cell Disease held virtually on May 19, 2021. The event entitled "Glimmers of Hope for Sickle Cell Disease: 2021" focused on treatments for sickle cell disease and featured panel discussions on stigma, sexuality, aging, and insurance. Dr. Nekhai was recognized for his research on HIV-1 infection and sickle cell disease.

Click here to view the symposium recording.