Midwest D-CFAR
@midwestdcfar.bsky.social
The newest Developmental Center for AIDS Research, based in St. Louis, Missouri. Researchers, educators, health workers, and activists working together to fight #HIV in Missouri, the midwestern US, and beyond. Learn more: midwestdcfar.org.
Please join us for our next Scientific Working Group Community Collaborative on September 2nd. To register: bit.ly/45sHQyd
Proud to recognize DCFAR investigator Lindsey Filiatreau for her recent interview with the WashU Bursky School of Public Health on the often-overlooked HIV burden in rural Missouri. Read the full interview: source.washu.edu/2026/08/wash...
WashU Expert: Rural Missouri faces an overlooked HIV burden
New WashU research highlights the importance of continuous HIV care as rural communities face added barriers to treatment, testing and prevention.
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Congratulations to Midwest DCFAR investigators on their new publication in @ofidjournal.bsky.social The study examines longitudinal HIV care outcomes following linkage to care in Missouri, providing important insights into sustained engagement in care. Read more: academic.oup.com/ofid/article...
A Multistate Analysis of Longitudinal Care Outcomes Among People Newly Linked to Human Immunodeficiency Virus Care in Missouri
This multistate epidemiologic analysis of HIV care outcomes among people newly linked to clinic in Missouri reveals the dynamic nature of engagement. Multi
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Please join us in welcoming Whitney C. Irie, Ph.D., to WashU! We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Irie to WashU and look forward to supporting her innovative HIV research.
Congratulations to Dr. Rachel Presti, on being named the Dr. J. William Campbell Professor of Medicine at WashU. This honor recognizes her leadership, research in HIV and infectious diseases, and commitment to improving patient care. We're proud to have her as part of the Midwest D-CFAR team.
Join us Aug. 5 (11 a.m.–12 p.m. CT) for the next HIV Works in Progress (HIP) Seminar featuring @elvingeng.bsky.social and Massy Mutumba. See the attached flyer for details and scan the QR code to register, or sign up here: lnkd.in/gpiJFEep
The STL Regional HIV Coalition is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Red Ribbon Awards! Know someone doing excellent HIV/AIDS care & prevention work in the STL Metro area? Nominate today! Nominations close Aug 1; awards presented at World AIDS Day, Dec 1. Scan the QR code below to nominate!
🎉 Congrats to Dr. Shelly Dalton (Saint Louis University, Midwest D-CFAR) on $10,000 in combined ICTS JIT + D-CFAR Enhancement funding for her project on ADHD, prescription stimulant treatment, and the HIV care continuum!
The month of June was a powerful celebration of community, collaboration, and commitment to advancing health equity throughout the STL region. To read more: www.midwestdcfar.org/news-and-upd...
Community in Motion: Celebrating June Through Collaboration, Culture, and Purpose — Midwest D-CFAR
Midwest D-CFAR Scientific Working Group Community Champions reflect on community events throughout the month of June, including the Future Is Femme Ball and Party with A Purpose.
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Congratulations to @elvingeng.bsky.social, Co-Director of the Midwest CFAR, on being named the inaugural Virginia Minnich Distinguished Professor of Medicine @WashUMedicine! A well-deserved honor recognizing his leadership in HIV research and implementation science. t.e2ma.net/message/vnjt...
Curious about how AI is shaping HIV research and global health? University of Washington's AI Essentials for Global Health course explores the potential of AI in research and public health while addressing key ethical considerations. Learn more: edgh.washington.edu/courses/ai-e...
AI Essentials for Global Health
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Midwest D-CFAR Investigator, Burel Goodin, PhD, Examines the Relationship Between Sleep and Pain in PLWH www.midwestdcfar.org/news-and-upd...
Please join the UCLA Rapid, Rigorous, and Relevant (3R) Implementation Science Hub for an upcoming Beachside Chat entitled “Thorny Issues of Running an Implementation Trial: Lessons from Getting to Outcomes Research,” on June 18, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT. To register: tinyurl.com/452vdp48
The Office of AIDS Research (OAR)is sponsoring the “Access, Delivery, Engagement, and Retention for Long-Acting HIV Prevention and Treatment in the United States” Challenge (LAUNCH Challenge). www.herox.com/NIHARISE-HIV...
Inter-CFAR HIV & Aging Working Group Virtual Seminar - June 16, 2026 Registration is still open miami.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
The Midwest D-CFAR and Light Institute for Global Health and Transformation recently partnered to host The Missouri HIV Prevention Vending Machine Project. We're thrilled to introduce the finalist teams and share a recap of the recent Designathon. lightinstitute.wustl.edu/event-recap-...
Event Recap: The Missouri HIV Prevention Vending Machine Project Designathon
Midwest Developmental Center for AIDS Research (Midwest D-CFAR) recently partnered with The Light Institute to host The Missouri HIV Prevention Vending Machine Project in response to the “End…
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Please join us Friday April 17 from 9:00 am - 10:00 am CST for Dr. Brittney van de Water's talk “Empowering the Frontline: Enhancing the TB Care Cascade Through Nursing Research and Implementation Science.” Register here: forms.fillout.com/t/cqb3GJ1BwF...
A big thank you to all who participated in the Midwest D-CFAR 2026 HIV Proposal Bootcamp! We had a great day of consultations, networking, and collaboration.
Get to know Brittney van de Water, Visiting HIV Transdisciplinary Grand Rounds Speaker www.midwestdcfar.org/news-and-upd...
Persistence and Adaptivity: Dr. Lindsey Filiatreau Reflects on Annual CFAR Meeting www.midwestdcfar.org/news-and-upd...
Monday, March 30 | 8:00m - 4:30pm CT In person at WashU There is still time to submit a concept paper! Bootcamp is designed to support emerging HIV researchers in developing competitive grant proposals. We welcome proposals across diverse funding mechanisms, from NIH awards to foundation grants.
🙋🏿🙋🏼♀️🙋🏿♀️ Applications are open for 2026 Research-for-Cure Academy! Early or mid-career #HIV investigators/clinical scientists working with institutions in #Africa are encouraged to apply. 📍 Bushbuckridge, South Africa 📅 4-6 June ✅ Apply by 29 March!
2026 Research-for-Cure Academy
The academy awards fellowships to up to 15 applicants to participate in a series of interactive workshops
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Congratulations to Dr. Emmanuel Tetteh, Dr. Virginia McKay, and Noelle Le Tourneau, MPH on their publication "Perceived HIV Risk, Barriers, and Preferences for HIV Testing in Structurally Vulnerable Communities in St. Louis: A Best-Worst Scaling Survey" journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Congratulations to D-CFAR member, Dr. Emmanuel Tetteh, on being selected as a Visiting Scholar for the 2026 Visiting Scholars in HIV Implementation Science Program, hosted by the Implementation Science Coordinating Initiative (ISCI) at Northwestern University.