Midwest D-CFAR (Dev. Center for AIDS Research)
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Great minds from @WUSTL, @SLU_Official, @HarrisStowe, @Mizzou and beyond coming together to fight #HIV in Missouri and the Midwest. Funded by @NIH.
Missouri, USA
Joined July 2024
Cross-cutting insights from #HIV research into immunology, cancer, cardiovascular disease, neurodegeneration, and aging offer vital tools to confront the broader health challenges facing the US population. (via @Nature) https://t.co/jgCbefuz2f
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Dima Dandachi, MD, will receive the 2025 Mizzou Excellence in Research Mentoring Award. According to one of her nominators: “Dr. Dima Dandachi represents research mentoring at its finest.” Congratulations, Dima, on this well-deserved honor! https://t.co/q4hYa5DYs9
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Dima Dandachi, MD, will receive the 2025 University of Missouri School of Medicine Excellence in Research Mentoring Award, which recognizes faculty members for excellence in clinical, translational...
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If you missed Center Director Elvin Geng's Grand Rounds talk as part of #GlobalHealth Week at WashU - the recording is available now.
Today's #WashUDeptMed Grand Rounds presentation with speaker – Elvin H. Geng, MD, Professor of Medicine, @WashUMedID is now available for viewing. We invite you to watch and SUBSCRIBE to our channel to keep updated on new videos. Link > https://t.co/6yEYpYmzEt
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10 days, countless possibilities! 🌟 #AIDSWatch 2026 is your platform to drive change in HIV policy. Have an important topic to discuss? We want to hear from YOU! 💡 Submit your abstract and be part of shaping the future of HIV advocacy. Deadline approaching:
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RSVP NOW TO PrEP WEEK! 💜🥳 10/19 PrEP Mixer: https://t.co/mi40X5B3J0 10/21 Community Dinner: https://t.co/eNUefOGmmn 10/23: PrEP & Protect Party: https://t.co/4poBpdt4lS 10/24: PrEP Brunch: https://t.co/p0zB5XShcY See our event lineup in our last posts! https://t.co/r7N3llYhup
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ICYMI - our October newsletter is out and boy do we have a lot of news to share! Next week we will share the 1st issue of our research news digest, highlighting important #HIVresearch from our investigators and collaborators. Join our mailing list:
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Washington University in St. Louis and Saint Louis University have joined forces to establish the Midwest Developmental Center for AIDS Research (Midwest D-CFAR) as a platform for researchers and...
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It's go time! @WashU, @SLU_Official, and @HarrisStowe faculty who are early-stage investigators (or others who are new to #HIV research) are eligible to apply for our pilot funding opportunities. Letters of intent are due October 31! Details:
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Looking to refine your grant writing skills and enhance your application success? Join the #WashUMedCRTC for an informative and inspiring discussion that will empower you to submit your R Grant application with confidence and competence. Register now! https://t.co/ecdUyMRBFu
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This session will provide an overview of the updated NIH Public Access Policy for publications, including the steps involved with compliance. See all Open October 2025 offerings and sign up today: https://t.co/AJopASwjLU 📆 Oct. 23, 2025 🕰️ 12-12:45 p.m. 🖥️ Virtual #WashUMed
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Registration for the 2026 Mentoring the Mentors Workshop for HIV Researchers IS NOW OPEN! This training, hosted by @UCSF_CFAR will support faculty engaged in #HIV research to strengthen their #mentoring capabilities. Some travel scholarships are available. https://t.co/k8BeNsl3pY
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"Turning #HIV’s power against itself may help target hidden virus — another step towards a cure" via @aidsmap
https://t.co/ujjJpQoF1T
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Researchers used selected molecules to make human cells less tolerant of damage, so that reactivating hidden HIV becomes a clear trigger for cell death. While making cells more vulnerable to dying...
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We’re hiring! Join our team and make a difference in your community. Explore current openings and apply today at https://t.co/tntbJYEiOs. Your next career move could help shape a healthier St. Louis! #STLDOH #PublicHealth #WereHiring #PublicHealthJobs #stljobs
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Join us for a *free lunch* and candid conversation with visiting scholar (and rockstar researcher) Dr. Elizabeth Bukusi on the @WashUDeptMed campus today at noon! https://t.co/HoRDFalrOu
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Be sure to register for the upcoming @WashUMedCRTC Career Development Seminar Series offering information for Submitting an R Grant and what to know before applying. This seminar is on October 14th from 3:30-5pm.
Looking to refine your grant writing skills and enhance your application success? Join the #WashUMedCRTC for an informative and inspiring discussion that will empower you to submit your R Grant application with confidence and competence. Register now! https://t.co/ecdUyMRBFu
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After decades of benefiting from robust federal funding, much of it bipartisan, #HIV advocates have watched as the current Trump administration has targeted prevention and treatment efforts for the disease with steep cuts.
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Cuts proposed by the Trump administration and House Republicans could drive up new HIV cases by more than 200,000 by 2030, one expert projects.
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A new viewpoint article in @TheLancet HIV co-authored by our director, Elvin Geng, addresses one of the most pressing #publichealth challenges in #HIV treatment: effectively re-engaging people who have fallen out of care. 🔗
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Applications are open until October 20th, 2025 for the Dean's Scholars Program offered by @WashUDPS The Dean’s Scholars program supports outstanding MD-only individuals committed to a career as a physician-scientist. Learn more> https://t.co/nVJH4yGDLr
Now accepting applications for the Dean's Scholars Program which supports outstanding MD-only individuals committed to a career as a physician-scientist. Applications due October 20, 2025. For more information, visit: https://t.co/7IGrjOSDZx
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🙋🏿 Are you a young person engaged in the HIV response? Do you have an innovative project or idea that addresses the unique needs of young people living with and affected by HIV? The International AIDS Society (IAS) is offering up to USD 10,000 grants under the Youth Hub Seed
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Become #HIVCredentialed in 2025! Learn about our NEW candidate credentials, eligibility requirements, exam dates and start your application at https://t.co/nWQcUaQaKH. Visit our Clinical Education Center to start earning CE credits today! 📚 https://t.co/RONnr44wvf
#MedEd #HIV
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Join us for Research Unplugged on Wednesday, September 24, from 4-5 pm PT!
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