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UCLA Center for HIV Identification, Prevention, and Treatment Services (CHIPTS) Bringing you the latest in HIV/AIDS research, events, and more!

The 19th Annual D&I Science Conference will explore the theme “Elevating the Science of Dissemination: Leveraging Tools to Improve Clinical, Community, and Public Health Practice,” through a combination of plenaries, concurrent sessions, and posters. Learn more: academyhealth.org/DIScience2026

AcademyHealth@academyhealth.bsky.social · 2d ago

People say the D&I Conference is one of the most engaging and impactful gatherings in the field, now it’s your turn to experience it. Join us December 13-16 in National Harbor, MD. Learn more:

The #NCSP is accepting applications from MDs, DOs, or RNs with doctoral degrees until August 15, 2026. The program encourages applications from candidates who will help improve the NCSP's ability to help all Americans live healthier lives and get the care they need. Learn more: nationalcsp.org/apply

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This #ImpSci Beachside Chat will explore how to keep #implementation strategies practical, community-centered, and responsive to local needs, while leveraging #implementationscience tools and methods to make implementation easier - not more complicated.

CHIPTS@uclachipts.bsky.social · 3w ago

Join our #ImpSci Beachside Chat titled "Uncomplicating Implementation Strategies for Researchers and Community Partners," moderated by Drs. Alison Hamilton and Anna Lau, featuring Drs. Erin Finley, James Merle, and Kelsie Okamura on August 7, 2026, at 10 AM PT. Register: tinyurl.com/yc3jfa9u

On July 28th, CHIPTS very own Amanda Miller will be presenting an oral abstract on Intimate partner violence, food insecurity, and HIV incidence among women aged 15–49 years in Wakiso and Hoima, Uganda: a population-based longitudinal cohort study (2018-2023). programme.aids2026.org/Search/Searc...

Programme | AIDS 2026, the 26th International AIDS Conference

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CHIPTS@uclachipts.bsky.social · 2w ago

Less then a week until #AIDS2026 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil kicks off! In anticipation for the exciting information that will be shared at this conference, we would like to highlight that CHIPTS very own Dr. Raphael Landovitz will be presenting at a plenary session on "PrEP 2026: State of the ART."

Less then a week until #AIDS2026 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil kicks off! In anticipation for the exciting information that will be shared at this conference, we would like to highlight that CHIPTS very own Dr. Raphael Landovitz will be presenting at a plenary session on "PrEP 2026: State of the ART."

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Join our #ImpSci Beachside Chat titled "Uncomplicating Implementation Strategies for Researchers and Community Partners," moderated by Drs. Alison Hamilton and Anna Lau, featuring Drs. Erin Finley, James Merle, and Kelsie Okamura on August 7, 2026, at 10 AM PT. Register: tinyurl.com/yc3jfa9u

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Join this webinar on August 14th, to get a deeper understanding of #NIH's Unified Funding Strategy, that is targeted for members of the NIH extramural research community. In this discuss NIH leadership will clarify the approach’s rationale, goals, and implementation across NIH.

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An exciting opportunity by Hopkins Implementation Science Hub as they are currently accepting applications for a fellowship program that aims to support early-stage investigators focused on HIV-related research with training and mentoring opportunities in #impsci. Learn more: tinyurl.com/3rb3f3rs

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Check out this valuable report back and summary discussion by @iasociety.bsky.social from #IASEdFund, a two-day meeting held late-April in Belize. The report summarizes discussions of this convening focused on uniting science and community for an accelerated #HIV response in Belize.

IAS - the International AIDS Society@iasociety.bsky.social · last mo.

🌎 From dialogue to action. 📄 The report & recommendations from our #IASEdFund "Uniting science & community for an accelerated #HIV response in #Belize" meeting are now available: 👉 zurl.co/8U7j6 #RethinkRebuildRise

The latest @iasusa-official.bsky.social Going anti-Viral podcast featured Dr Deeks, who discussed why a cure for #HIV is needed given the effectiveness #antiretroviral therapy. Dr Deeks then outlines areas of research demonstrating promise for single-shot functional cures.

IAS-USA@iasusa-official.bsky.social · last mo.

Listen to the new Going anti-Viral Podcast episode (#81)! Dr Steven Deeks joins Dr Michael Saag to discuss promising #HIV cure #research, including single-shot strategies using vector #immunotherapy, CAR T cells, and #stem cells. Full episode here: www.iasusa.org/2026/06/30/g...

Along with observing #NationalHIVTestingDay on June 27th, a featured blog was published on our CHIPTS website. The blog shares relevant data and highlights three impactful publications related to #HIVTesting from our CHIPTS investigators. Read here: chipts.ucla.edu/2026/06/29/n...

CHIPTS@uclachipts.bsky.social · last mo.

On June 27, 2026 - CHIPTS will join partners across the U.S. in observing #NationalHIVTestingDay, a day to encourage people between the ages of 13-64 to get tested for #HIV at least once a year, integrating #HIVtesting as part of their routine health care as recommended by the CDC.

An opportunity to be a voice of the community is being offered by @aidsunited.bsky.social! Be a part of this inspiring blog series taking shape that aims to share the experiences and perspectives of advocates, persons living with HIV, or persons working on the front lines in the fight against #HIV.

AIDS United@aidsunited.bsky.social · last mo.

📝 Your story matters. Your voice matters. We're inviting community members to share their experiences, insights, and perspectives through our blog series that centers the voices of those most impacted by HIV. Contact asanchez@aidsunited.org with the subject line: "Voices of Community" to share.

In this Beachside Chat, our experts will reflect on more than three decades of research conducting and evaluating Getting to Outcomes (GTO), an evidence-based bundle of #implementation strategies. They will discuss the complex decisions they encountered throughout their work.

CHIPTS@uclachipts.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Join our #ImpSci Beachside Chat titled "Thorny Issues of Running an Implementation Trial: Lessons from Getting to Outcomes Research" moderated by Dr. Alison Hamilton, featuring Drs. Matthew Chinman and Joie Acosta on June 18, 2026, at 10 AM PT. Register: tinyurl.com/452vdp48

Join our FINAL #HIVGrandRounds session for 2025-26, TOMORROW at 11 AM PT in-person or virtually via Zoom. For those interested in joining a future sessions - these sessions are hour-long lunchtime lectures that are delivered by invited guests on a broad range of HIV-related topics.

CHIPTS@uclachipts.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Check out the upcoming #HIVGrandRounds on June 16th at 11 AM PT via Zoom! The session will feature Dr. Sherzai, a behavioral neurologist whose career has centered on building and implementing models of behavior change at the community and population level. Register: uclahs.zoom.us/meeting/regi...