Podcasts about aids research

What's trending in the world of teens and their sex lives? This episode dives into the pressing concerns around adolescent sexual health, focusing on the alarming decline in condom usage and the rise of sexually transmitted infections among young people in Canada. Where Parents Talk podcast host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Sarah Flicker, a professor at York University, who discusses how hormonal changes, device usage, and social media influence teenagers' understanding of relationships and consent. As the pandemic disrupted vital sex education, many youth missed critical opportunities to learn about their physical and emotional health. Through open communication and guidance, parents can help their teens navigate these complex issues, fostering a sense of independence while ensuring they have access to accurate information and support.Takeaways: Teenagers today navigate their sexuality with increased access to information through social media, which can often lead to confusion between accurate and misleading content. The pandemic has exacerbated gaps in sex education, resulting in lower condom usage and increased rates of sexually transmitted infections among adolescents. Parents should encourage open conversations about sexuality, creating a safe space for their teens to ask questions without fear of judgment. To combat misinformation, parents can provide trusted resources and direct their kids to reliable websites for accurate sexual health information. Understanding consent is crucial; parents must communicate the importance of boundaries and respect in all relationships with their children. Using humor and relatable scenarios can help normalize discussions about sexuality and encourage teens to engage in these conversations openly. Links referenced in this episode:plannedparenthood.orgphac-aspc.gc.cacfenet.comsexfluent.cawhereparentstalk.comCompanies mentioned in this episode: Planned Parenthood Public Health Agency of Canada Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research

Monica Gandhi, MD, reflects on her decades-long work in HIV care, from providing care early in the epidemic to leading implementation of today's groundbreaking medical advances. She discusses the science behind HIV (including how 7 people have been cured), the groundbreaking shift from complex pill regimes to long-acting injectable therapies, and how these innovations help patients facing medication challenges. Monica also draws parallels to COVID-19 as she underscores the importance of harm reduction; encourages bipartisan support while talking about policy and funding; addresses social determinants of health that impact HIV prevention and treatment. For her, HIV is not just an infection, but a movement driving healthcare and equity forward.  Read the transcript of the episode. Connect with Dr. Monica Gandhi on Twitter and LinkedIn  Endemic, by Monica Gandhi  CAPTC HIV & PrEP Resources  Long-Acting Injectable PrEP  Previous episode with Dr. Monica Gandhi: S1 E7: How Effective Are COVID-19 Vaccines? with Dr. Monica Gandhi  Monica Gandhi, MD, MPH, is a Professor of Medicine and an Associate Chief in the Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases, and Global Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. She is the director of the UCSF Center for AIDS Research and the Medical Director of the HIV clinic (Ward 86) at SF General Hospital. Dr. Gandhi also serves as the Associate Program Director of the Infectious Diseases Fellowship at UCSF. Her research focuses on HIV treatment and prevention optimization, HIV in women, adherence measurements in HIV and tuberculosis, adherence interventions, and optimizing the use of long-acting antiretroviral therapy. Dr. Gandhi has been in the HIV workforce since 1996 and brings an extremely important level of expertise to the field. Her book, Endemic, illustrates the lessons to be learned and applied to future epidemics from the HIV epidemic.   Have any questions, concerns, or love letters? Send us a message on Instagram @comingtogetherpod or email us at captc@ucsf.edu  Don't forget to leave us a review on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

HIV diagnosis rates are on the rise in Canada, making Canada one of the worst G7 countries when it comes to reducing new cases of the disease each year. Saskatchewan leads the provinces for the most new cases. Evan is joined by Roxanne Ma, vice president of national awareness programs with the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research, to discuss this problem.

In recent decades, we have taken huge steps forward in treating formerly fatal viruses - with pharmacological breakthroughs revolutionising treatment for conditions such as HIV, hepatitis and herpes. Raymond Schinazi has played a big role in that revolution.Ray was born in Egypt, where his mother's brush with a potentially deadly illness during his childhood inspired a fascination with medicine. His childhood was scattered; after his family were forced to leave their homeland and travelled to Italy as refugees, Ray ended up on a scholarship to a British boarding school - and subsequently went on to study and flourish in the world of chemistry and biology.Today, Ray is the director of the Laboratory of Biochemical Pharmacology at Emory University in Atlanta, where he also set up the renowned Center for AIDS Research. His work in the early days of HIV studies led to drugs that many with the virus still take today; while his contribution to developing a cure for Hepatitis C has saved millions of lives around the world.Speaking to Jim al-Khalili, Ray reflects on his route to success and explains why he is confident that more big breakthroughs are on the horizon.

In recent decades, we've taken huge steps forward in treating formerly fatal viruses: with pharmacological breakthroughs revolutionising treatment for conditions such as HIV, hepatitis and herpes. Raymond Schinazi has played a big role in that revolution. Ray was born in Egypt, where his mother's brush with a potentially deadly illness during his childhood inspired a fascination with medicine. His childhood was scattered: after his family were forced to leave their homeland and travelled to Italy as refugees, Ray ended up on a scholarship to a British boarding school - and subsequently went on to study and flourish in the world of chemistry and biology.Today, Ray is the Director of the Laboratory of Biochemical Pharmacology at Emory University in Atlanta, where he also set up the renowned Center for AIDS Research. His work in the early days of HIV studies led to drugs that many with the virus still take today; while his contribution to developing a cure for Hepatitis C has saved millions of lives around the world.Speaking to Jim Al-Khalili, Ray reflects on his route to success - and explains why he's confident that more big breakthroughs are on the horizon. Presented by Jim Al-Khalili Produced by Lucy Taylor

Dr. Rochelle Walensky served as the 19th Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2021-23), Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School (2012-2021), and Chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases, Massachusetts General Hospital (2017-2021). Dr. Walensky is an infectious disease clinician whose research career is guided by a belief that the clinical and economic outcomes of medical decisions can be improved through the explicit articulation of choices, the systematic assembly of evidence, and the careful assessment of comparative costs and benefits. She has focused these beliefs on mathematical model-based research toward the promotion of global access to HIV prevention, screening, and care. Her ground-breaking work and over 300 research publications have motivated changes to US HIV testing and immigration policy; promoted expanded funding for HIV-related research, treatment, and the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPfAR); and led to policy revisions toward aggressive HIV screening – especially for the underserved – and earlier treatment in resource-limited international settings. In light of these contributions, Dr. Walensky has been an active member of policy discussions at the WHO, UNAIDS, the DHHS HIV Guidelines Committee, and the NIH Office of AIDS Research.

Dr. Ronald Collman, Director of the Penn Center for AIDS Research at the University of Pennsylvania, and Dr. Florence Momplaisir, Assistant Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases and the Vice Chief for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the Perelman School of Medicine at UPenn, discussed Philadelphia's rank as a national top 50 ‘hot spot' by the CDC for new HIV transmissions and their concerns for the city if Syringe Exchange Services are stopped.   After discussing the biology of HIV we looked at the numbers for our city, 20,000 persons with HIV in Philadelphia, 30,000 in region with almost 400 new infections per year.  While two-thirds of the people living with HIV are on treatment and suppressed, a third are not and are able to transmit the virus.  In Philadelphia 28% of the persons with HIV are women, one of the highest percentages in the country.  The primary transmission method is sex, however intravenous drug use is another cause, one that can soon explode with new city restrictions on needle exchange programming.  Treatments for HIV are great, but not as great as staying HIV negative: even with therapy, people with HIV are more likely to get the conditions of ageing including heart attacks, cancers, dementia and kidney failure.   Prevention is vital, if treated a person can reach U=U status, undetectable means un-transmittable.  PrEP, either daily oral or by scheduled injection, prevents infection, and there is even a ‘morning after' medication that can prevent the disease even through contaminated needle transmission.  Breaking down the numbers 64% of PWH are Black and 16% Hispanic.  The rates are 7x higher in Black & Hispanic and a Black male having sex with males faces a 1:3 lifetime risk for infection.  We discussed the underuse of treatment and PrEP in ethnic and minority communities, a combination of lack of knowledge and lack of access.  Youth numbers are also increasing, through carelessness and a mistaken belief that it is not a concern any more or that their circles are not affected. The two made their case for continued Syringe Exchange Services noting that when introduced to Philadelphia in the 90's, it reduced HIV transmission by 95%.  They pointed out that epidemics don't stay contained, and will penetrate the broader Philadelphia community, in particular women who will have acquired it through sexual contact.   They note that defunding clean syringes won't stop people from injecting, and syringe exchange is a major way that IDUs end up linked to rehab care successfully.    They also argued that saving $700,000 spent on needles will be more than offset by the cost for HIV and Hepatitis C care, as well as the cost of wound infections which is a huge burden on the City's health care system and a big user of ER services, which makes it harder for others to access ER services.   For more information about PrEp and other HIV services, contact the Philadelphia Department of Health at PhillyKeepOnLoving.com

Full episode transcript HERE.Biscuits, BBQ, and Bodily Autonomy - guess which one you won't find in the South? We are in FULL rampage mode over the latest update out of Louisiana. The clown governor just signed into law a horrifying bill that reclassifies FDA APPROVED AND EXTREMELY SAFE abortion medications as "controlled dangerous substances." What does this mean for pregnant Louisianans? We brought in Tyler Barbarin of Louisiana Abortion Fund to unpack it all. PLUS, Texas hits us where it hurts...TWICE. We drag the Texas Health Department for filth for replacing an actual expert on their Maternal Mortality Committee with ANTI-ABORTION fetus-worshipper, Dr. Ingrid Skop. WAIT - It gets worse! Texas Republicans reaffirmed in their party platform that the penalty for aborting any and all fertilized eggs that colonize your uterus is the DEATH PENALTY.  WE GOT MORE GUESTS!! Slovenia's very own powerhouse activist, Nika Kovač is here! The Founding Director of 8th of March Institute tells us about the My Voice, My Choice abortion access initiative, getting doxxed by the ex-prime minister, and how she's obliterating the patriarchy in Europe. WHERE THE LAUGHS AT? Comedian & Author, Kate Willett, has us laughing our nip hairs off about polyamorous horror stories, her new special "Loopholes," and being loud about abortion in her comedy! Times are heavy, but knowledge is power, y'all. We gotchu.  OPERATION SAVE ABORTION: You can still join the 10,000+ womb warriors fighting the patriarchy by listening to our five-part OpSave pod series and Mifepristone Panel by clicking HERE for episodes, your toolkit, marching orders, and more. HOSTS:Lizz Winstead @LizzWinsteadMoji Alawode-El @MojiLocks SPECIAL GUESTS: Tyler Barbarin IG: @doula_rightthing @LouisianaAbortionFund / TW: @d0ularightthing @NolaAbortionFndNika Kovač IG: @Nikakolac @Institut8.marec @myvoicemychoiceorg / TW: @nikakolac @8marec @MVMC_24 / TikTok: @institut8.marec @myvoicemychoice0Kate Willett IG: @kate.willett TW: @katewillett TikTok: @katewillettcomedy  NEWS DUMP:Texas GOP Appears to Put Death Penalty for Abortion Patients on 2024 Wish ListThe Anti-choice Movement Is Trying to Weaponize a Critical Protection for Abortion ClinicsTennessee Becomes the 2nd State to Enact an ‘Abortion Trafficking' LawLouisiana Banned Abortion Pills. It Also Faces a Maternal Mortality CrisisTexas' Maternal Mortality Committee Loses Advocate, Adds Anti-abortion Doctor GUEST LINKS: Louisiana Abortion FundSIGN: My Voice, My ChoiceMy Voice, My Choice WebsiteWATCH: Kate Willett's Special “Loopholes”Kate Willett Website EPISODE LINKS:Cher and More Stars Raise Money for Aids Research at Amfar Gala Near Cannes6/8 ACTION: NYCLU Tabling at Brooklyn PrideSIGN: Mifepristone PetitionBUY: Reproductive Rights Wall Art!EMAIL your abobo questions to The Feminist BuzzkillsAAF's Abortion-Themed Rage Playlist FOLLOW US:Listen to us ~ FBK PodcastInstagram ~ @AbortionFrontTwitter ~ @AbortionFrontTikTok ~ @AbortionFrontFacebook ~ @AbortionFrontYouTube ~ @AbortionAccessFrontTALK TO THE CHARLEY BOT FOR ABOBO OPTIONS & RESOURCES HERE!PATREON HERE! Support our work, get exclusive merch and more! DONATE TO AAF HERE!ACTIVIST CALENDAR HERE!VOLUNTEER WITH US HERE!ADOPT-A-CLINIC HERE!EXPOSE FAKE CLINICS HERE!GET ABOBO PILLS FROM PLAN C PILLS HERE!When BS is poppin', we pop off!

Want to have a fabulous time for a great cause – look no further than the AIDS Fund's Black-Tie Gay Bingo which takes place April 6th at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel. I speak to this year's honoree Dr. Ronald (Ron) Collman, Director of the Penn Center for AIDS Research and a professor of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Robb Reichard, Executive Director of the AIDS Fund.Website and social media handles and tagshttps://www.aidsfundphilly.org/gaybingohttps://www.facebook.com/AIDSWalkPhillyhttps://www.instagram.com/gaybingophilly/  I was a Girl Scout, and the experience had a lasting and positive impact on my life. I speak to former Girl Scout Chellie Cameron who is President & Chief Executive Officer, The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia and was honored at this year's Girl Scouts of Eastern PA Take the Lead Program. I also spoke to Marisa M who received the opportunity to shadow Cameron and was part of the girl led ceremony.www.gsep.org/taketheleadhttps://www.instagram.com/girlscoutsepenn/channel/https://www.linkedin.com/company/girl-scouts-of-eastern-pennsylvania/ https://www.facebook.com/GirlScoutsEPenn/  First, I speak to State Senator Sharif Street and Mike Robinson, Temple University Director of Community Outreach and Hiring about an upcoming series of career programs for returning citizens highlighted by the 1st Annual Re-Entry Job Fair and Resource Village on Friday April 19th from 10 am to 2 pm at the Howard Gittis Student Activity Center at 1755 N. 13th Street/Room 200. For more information contact Mike Robinson at 215-204-0677.  

Want to have a fabulous time for a great cause – look no further than the AIDS Fund's Black-Tie Gay Bingo which takes place April 6th at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel. I speak to this year's honoree Dr. Ronald (Ron) Collman, Director of the Penn Center for AIDS Research and a professor of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Robb Reichard, Executive Director of the AIDS Fund.Website and social media handles and tagshttps://www.aidsfundphilly.org/gaybingohttps://www.facebook.com/AIDSWalkPhilly https://www.instagram.com/gaybingophilly/   I was a Girl Scout, and the experience had a lasting and positive impact on my life. I speak to former Girl Scout Chellie Cameron who is President & Chief Executive Officer, The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia and was honored at this year's Girl Scouts of Eastern PA Take the Lead Program. I also spoke to Marisa M. who received the opportunity to shadow Cameron and was part of the girl led ceremony.www.gsep.org/taketheleadhttps://www.instagram.com/girlscoutsepenn/channel/https://www.linkedin.com/company/girl-scouts-of-eastern-pennsylvania/ https://www.facebook.com/GirlScoutsEPenn/    First, while Kensington is in the news for its many challenges - there are individuals who are working to make the community a place to grow and thrive.  I speak to Nicole Moy, whose family has called Kensington home for decades.  Moy has created "The Bridge" an art gallery and event space in her neighborhood.  The first major show is a pop-up exhibit "The Bridge to Kensington" featuring two activist artists Bilal Qayyum and Gilberto Gonzalez.  The exhibit takes place Friday April 5 from 5:30- 9:00 p.m. at 2550 Kensington Avenue in Philadelphia.  TheBridge@bridgestudiophl.com“The Bridge to Kensington” EventbriteIG: TheBridgeStudioPhillyIG: @gilbertogonzalez2022IG: @bilalqayyum28  theqayyumcollectionllc.com

Robb Reichard, Executive Director AIDS Fund Philly and Ronald G. Collman, MD, Director of the Penn Center for AIDS Research discussed the latest news for Philadelphia on HIV.  There are just over 20,000 people living with HIV in Philadelphia, 10,000 in the surrounding area, up to a third of which are not in treatment.  Many do not know they are infected.   They discussed Philadelphia's current rate of just over one new transmission each day, well above rates for other major cities.  They attributed it to the city's high poverty rate, drug use and access to healthcare.  We spoke of numbers, women make up 28% of these numbers, people of color 75%. They noted that Black or brown people face a an infection rate that is 75% higher than their white counterparts, and one in three of these infections will come from sexual contact. Dr. Collman talked about PREP, now available by monthly injection, PREP can prevent infection;  new treatments can reduce the HIV to undetectable which means non-transferable.  They spoke of the need to get more people willing to seek out PREP and to know their status.  He described his work in research, finding new social paths for better treatment within vulnerable communities, and ultimately, a cure for HIV.  He invites people interested in research studies, treatment options or other information to visit his website by searching for PENN CFAR.     Robb talked about his work with AIDS Fund, raising private dollars to fund small grants directly to clients of local non-profits to help them stay in treatment.  Averaging just $440 each, they go for rent, appliance repairs, transportation, anything that could impact a person's ability to stay on their medical plan.   We talked about fundraising efforts, including the October 20th AIDS Walk Philly, the monthly Gay BINGO, and their annual ‘Formal, Festive or Fabulous' gala, Black-tie Gay BINGO April 6 at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel.  Featuring dinner, dancing, auctions, six rounds of BINGO and Drag Queen performances, it's one of the biggest social events of the year.  Dr. Collman will be honored this year with the Fierce and Fabulous Award for his ongoing volunteer work and his commitment to AIDS Walk Philly.          For more information, or to get tickets for Black Tie Gay BINGO, go to  AidsFundPhilly.org

It's 2024!!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! We meet iconic writer, director, and producer RYAN MURPHY, best known for American Horror Story, Dahmer, Pose, The Andy Warhol Diaries, Ratched, The Watcher and Glee. We explore his love of collecting and preserving artworks including Old Masters, his passion for artists Andy Warhol, Patrick Angus, Helen Frankenthaler, restoring and safeguarding Hans Hofmann's house/studio, how art inspires his own creativity and writing, plus we discuss the forthcoming new TV series Feud: Capote vs The Swans, produced by Ryan and co-starring Talk Art's very own Russell Tovey.Born November 9, 1965 in Indianapolis, Indiana, US as Ryan Murphy is responsible for creating such hits as Nip/Tuck (2003), Glee (2009) and American Horror Story (2011). He attended a Catholic school till the eighth grade and graduated from Warren Central High School. He went on to study journalism at the Indiana University Bloomington, where he was also a member of a vocal ensemble, and went on to intern in the style section of The Washington Post in 1986. In 1990 he got into screenwriting, but only in 1999 was his first story produced: it was Popular (1999), a teen comedy show, which he co-created with Gina Matthews and which run for two seasons. In 2003 he created Nip/Tuck (2003), which brought him his first Emmy nomination. He won the award six years later, when in 2009 he directed the pilot of his hit series Glee (2009) which he co-created with Ian Brennan and Brad Falchuk. In 2011 he and Falchuk co-crated another highly popular series, American Horror Story (2011).In 2015 he was awarded the Award for Inspiration from amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research. In 2018 Murphy signed a five-year $300 million development deal with Netflix. He is a pan equal opportunities activist, both through his movies and television projects which very often focus on the LGBTQ+ community, and as a creator of the Half Initiative, which aims at making Hollywood more inclusive for women and minorities. In 2023, Murphy received the prestigious ‘Carol Burnett Award' at the Golden Globes. He has won five Golden Globes and has been nominated 16 times for his work. He's been married to photographer David Miller since 2012. They have three sons, Logan Phineas, Ford, and Griffin Sullivan.Follow @RyanMurphyProductions on Instagram. Stream 'Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans', which premieres on January 31, 2024, on FX and will then stream on Hulu. The series will also be available worldwide to stream via Disney+ including the UK and Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nevena and Macca are joined live in the studio by Associate Professor James McMahon,  as they discuss COVID-19 and HIV/AIDS research and the history of both diseases. A/Prof McMahon's research... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 16th Dec, 2023: Assoc. Prof. James McMahon, HIV/AIDS research appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Abigail Batchelder, PhD, MPH is an Assistant Director of Behavioral Medicine Program for Stigma and Substance Use Research and Assistant Professor in Psychology, Harvard Medical School, as well as the Director of the Substance Use Scientific Working Group, at Harvard University's Center for AIDS Research.What grabbed my attention of the research article, The shame spiral of addiction: Negative self-conscious emotion and substance use, was the succinct conclusion of, "Shame and guilt are barriers to reducing stimulant use, and expanded efforts are needed to mitigate the deleterious effects of these self-conscious emotions in recovery from a stimulant use disorder." This is what so many of us learn in the Recovery process and, as relayed in the podcast, is cited so many times in our 12 Step mantras: reduce the shame to increase your progress towards healing. I listen to Abby and have hope that the system we've built to react to substance use disorders can instead shift towards addressing the root cause of so many addiction challenges we face in our world today: mental health. Thank you for listening.1:40 - Introduction to Abby, her work as a Harvard Researcher and her role at Massachusetts's General Hospital 2:30 - Abby's CAFLIN Distinguished Scholar Award4:00 - Shame and the impact on Recovery5:15 - Strategies for bringing evidenced based mental health care to people who have limited access5:30 - The convoluted misconception that one has to deal with substance use disorder prior to obtaining mental health support (both can be addressed conjointly), and the danger of not intervening with both strategies (harm reduction).8:00 - The impact of self-compassion during intervention and Project Matter9:00 - Bringing concepts of intervention to the population, based on self compassion, to mitigate, 'When I feel bad about myself, I use more.'12:15 - Gathering patterns from the communities Abby serves16:45 - Shame's manifestation and the impact of self-compassion17:15 - The complexity of addiction and recovery, how external shame impacts that complexity, and leaning towards humanizing addiction to facilitate recovery18:15 - Othering23:15 - Abby's Portfolio of study and community engagement25:45 - The Trail of Truth26:45 -  How Abby's lab is on the front line of the addiction community31:45 - The type of interventions Abby is focused on creating that fit with the community Abby and her colleagues serveThank you for listening and please visit www.siblinghoodofrecovery.com for free resources, links to organizations, groups and individuals who can offer help in the Journey of Recovery towards healing from substance use disorders. If you like this Podcast, please leave a rating on wherever you're listening. It will help to get the word out. If there is one message I can leave you with, the best you can offer your loved one battling addiction is love and a healthier you. Walk gently, my friend.

Sure, children are the future, but why shouldn't they have a hand in the present? Today's episode of Zero Hour introduces us to two HIV advocates—one an HBCU professional and the other a person born with HIV—who are centering education for youth and adolescents in their missions to end the epidemic. Our guests are: Leslie Hall, director of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program at the Human Rights Campaign. He shares his intersectional experiences as a Black queer man and discusses the significance of bringing HIV prevention and education to HBCUs. Ashley Rose Murphy, a National Youth Ambassador for the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research and a global HIV speaker and rights advocate. She shares her triumphant story of outliving a six-month life expectancy after being born with AIDS and channeling her experiences into a life of activism. This podcast was created and fully funded by Gilead Sciences, Inc. GILEAD, the GILEAD logo, and the & design are trademarks of Gilead Sciences, Inc. © 2023 Gilead Sciences, Inc. All rights reserved. IHQ-UNB-4353 Date of Preparation August 2023. References: United Negro College Fund. The HBCU Effect®. Accessed August 3, 2023. Available at: https://uncf.org/pages/the-hbcu-effect

Steve Wyatt is the VP of Marketing and Global Creative Director of Content at Kenneth Cole Productions, an American fashion house founded in 1982. He celebrates 20 years with the company, working across all labels, product categories, communication channels, and global territories. Additionally, he has contributed to the brand's social impact initiatives for organizations such as The Mental Health Coalition, The Foundation for AIDS Research, Help USA, and the Human Rights Campaign. A gifted writer across various mediums, his works have been featured in The American Bystander, Point in Case, Two Fifty One, The Haven, and MuddyUm. Steve's also a humor writer, publishing two books, Do More Don'ts, and Humanity Breeds Profanity: Random Thoughts Against My Better Judgment. In this episode… Achieving one's dreams, regardless of the field, is arduous. Advertising, in particular, is an ever-evolving and highly competitive industry, so how can you make it in the industry? There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, but Steve Wyatt, a seasoned creative content director, offers some sage advice: be prepared to put in the work. The perfect job may not be available right after graduation, so be open to all work opportunities until you land your dream career. A varied resume will help you gain experience and build a strong work ethic. However, with the ever-changing technology and competition, employers will expect you to be multifaceted. In addition to being adaptable and a team player, you should hone your writing and communication skills, stay up-to-date on the latest trends, and learn to pitch creative ideas. Above all else, be relentless in your career pursuits. Join Kevin Hourigan in today's episode of The Growth Fire Podcast, where he interviews Steve Wyatt, VP of Marketing and Global Creative Director of Content at Kenneth Cole Productions, about his career in advertising and working for Kenneth Cole. Steve discusses past campaigns, how brands contribute to social issues, and his motivation for writing two humor books.

Bonus Episode: IAS 2023 Conference HighlightsDr. William Short and Dr. Laura Armas-Kolostroubis join Bruce to talk about the research coming out of the 12th IAS Conference on HIV Science that took place July 23-26, 2023. They discuss some of the groundbreaking studies presented at the conference and how the research can be translated into clinical practice. They talk about research on zero transmission, studies looking at the next steps in long-acting technologies, and findings from a clinical trial on the use of statins to prevent cardiovascular disease for those with HIV. They also explore the latest on doxycycline PEP for STI prevention and highlight findings from the ANCHOR study on anal cancer and how to prevent it in people with HIV. About Dr. Short and Dr. Armas-Kolostroubis William R. Short, MD, MPH, AAHIVS, is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also associate director of the HIV Clinical Trial Unit at the University of Pennsylvania and the co-director of the Clinical Core for the Penn Center for AIDS Research. He is chair of the board of directors of the American Academy of HIV Medicine.Laura Armas-Kolostroubis, MD, FACP, AAHIVS, is the founder and CEO of Human Centered Consulting and Care. In clinical practice for more than 20 years, Dr. Armas-Kolostroubis was a practicing physician and Chief Medical Officer at CAN Community Health, and she was a clinical director for the Texas/Oklahoma AIDS Education and Training Center. She sits on the board of directors for the American Academy of HIV Medicine. Resources:IAS 2023, the 12th IAS Conference on HIV Science - https://www.iasociety.org/conferences/ias2023ANCHOR Study - https://anchorstudy.org/REPREIVE Trial - https://www.reprievetrial.org/ ******** Questions about this topic? E-mail podcast@aahivm.org to get connected with Bruce or any of our guests. Are you a medical provider and want to join the conversation? Make your voice heard in the Academy Communities and connect with other HIV clinicians! To learn more about the Academy, visit www.aahivm.org

Published: March 01, 2020 How should a pastor go about asking his parishioners for a gift? What will help a pastor feel comfortable? How should a pastor frame that conversation? On today's show, Michael Hutchinson, Managing Director for Changing Our World, joins Jim Friend as they talk about “Making the Ask” for a parish campaign. At some point during their vocation, every pastor will be charged with asking for money. Sometimes these conversations are around a diocesan appeal, a parish campaign, or an increased offertory program. Asking for money presents parishioners another opportunity to live out their faith. We hope you enjoy this conversation. About Michael Hutchinson Michael has worked in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors for more than 15 years.  Throughout his career, Michael has supported organizations in realizing their vision and has proven himself as a leader skilled in aligning operations and human capital talent and investments to maximize impact; syncing strategies with market trends to realize growth; and generating revenue and resources by developing relationships, programs, and campaigns.During his tenure at Changing Our World, Michael has provided counsel to clients, including CARE; amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research; The Salvation Army; Covenant House; and numerous secondary and higher education institutions and Catholic Archdiocesan and Diocesan campaigns. For more information about Michael, please visit Changing Our World's website. Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin's Crosses” Join Jim and Kristin Friend and their family on Kristin's Crosses YouTube Channel for “Today's Catholic Prayers.” Jim and Kristin offer the daily Gospel and Reflection along with the Rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin's Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.

This week, on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Valerie Pringle, former host of CTV's Canada AM and CBC's Midday and host of several television series, breaking glass ceilings for women in television, and paving the way for a new generation of women in the media. She is a member of the Order of Canada, awarded for her work in broadcasting and philanthropy, and one of Canada's most respected television broadcasters of the last 50 years. When Valerie took a pause from her broadcast career, she engaged with the non-profit world, championing HIV research and the end of stigma for CANFAR (The Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research) and led efforts to build the Trans Canada Trail, working for over two decades to see it come to life. In her current role as Chair of CAMH (the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Foundation), Valerie continues to advocate for the treatment of mental illness. Recently, Valerie decided to come out of “semi-retirement” to become Host and Producer of CANADA FILES, an interview series broadcast on PBS Network, featuring discussions with prominent and successful Canadians. Valerie is an inspiration for all women working in front or behind the screen.........This season of our podcast is brought to you by TD Canada Women in Enterprise. TD is proud to support women entrepreneurs and help them achieve success and growth through its program of educational workshops, financing and mentorship opportunities! Find out how you can benefit from their support! Visit: TBIF: thebrandisfemale.com // TD Women in Enterprise: td.com/ca/en/business-banking/small-business/women-in-business // Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thebrandisfemale

In January the Tennessee Department of Health announced that the state will no longer accept funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for HIV prevention, testing and treatment. Around 20,000 Tennesseans are living with HIV, and the CDC estimates that 14% of Tennesseans with HIV are unaware of their status. The funding will run out at the end of May, and there is no set plan of how the state will compensate for this lack of federal money. So, how did we get here? In this episode, we look into the why the state made this decision and talk to physicians and health advocates about potential long-term consequences. Tennessee Health Commissioner Dr. Ralph Alvarado was invited to join the panel, but declined. But first, we check in with WPLN's criminal justice reporter Paige Pfleger on a bill designed to eliminate community oversight boards in Tennessee. Editor's note: This episode inaccurately states that TN Health Commissioner Dr. Ralph Alvarado made the announcement that the state would reject federal CDC funds for HIV prevention. The TN Health Department made the announcement. Guests: Dr. Aima Ahonkhai, physician, researcher, clinician, and member of the HIV Medicine Association Shamar Gunn, prevention director and 3MV program coordinator with Street Works Phil Michal Thomas, human rights activist, mental health professional and author Dr. Peter Rebeiro, epidemiologist and biostatistician, and member of the Tennessee Center for AIDS Research executive committee Previous episodes and reading: This Is Nashville: Pandemic to pandemic: 41 years of AIDS WPLN: Basic HIV testing and treatment in Nashville is being threatened by an unexplained state funding cut WPLN: What we know a week after Tennessee rejected federal HIV funding WPLN: Tennessee's new health chief dodges grilling over dropped HIV funding WPLN: How Nashville has backtracked on HIV despite effective prevention options

Hi Guys, Welcome Back To Another Video "Ep 69: Black Faith & HIV | Black Fly on the Wall Podcast"

Jeremy Luban, MD, the David J. Freelander Professor in AIDS Research and professor of molecular medicine, discusses the latest SARS COV-2 variant of concern and the future of vaccines in the fight against COVID. Dr. Luban also reflects on what researchers have learned in the last three years, in a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast episode.

Rajesh T. Gandhi, MD, director of Harvard University's Center for AIDS Research, talks about recent advances in the treatment and prevention of HIV and discusses HIV in the context of COVID-19 and monkeypox infections. Hosted by JAMA Deputy Editor and Editorial Director for Equity Preeti Malani, MD, MSJ. Related Content: Antiretroviral Drugs for Treatment and Prevention of HIV Infection in Adults Ending the HIV Epidemic Anthony Fauci, MD: Working to End HIV/AIDS

Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk. December 1st is World AIDS Day, a day to bring awareness, remember, and stand in solidarity with those who are living with or lost their lives to HIV or AIDS. There are an estimated 38 million people worldwide who are living with the virus and 35 million people who have died of HIV or an AIDS-related illness. We talk with the CEO of AIDS Foundation Houston about the great work they do in the greater Houston area to bring awareness and support those living with HIV/AIDS.  Their annual World AIDS Day luncheon is Friday, December 2, 2022, at the Ballroom at Bayou Place. For more information, click here. Then, we converse with Oscar nominated filmmaker, New York Times Bestselling author, and award-winning investigative journalist David France about his acclaimed book, How to Survive a Plague, which has been hailed as “the definitive book on AIDS activism.” The book and the documentary of the same name both chronicle the efforts of AIDS activist groups who seized upon the scientific research that helped develop the drugs which turned HIV into a manageable condition. He will also offer his insight on the epidemic in retrospect and share details of his experience as an investigative journalist that reported on the epidemic since its early years. David France's Academy Award nominated documentary How to Survive a Plague and his most recent film How to Survive a Pandemic are currently streaming on HBO Max. Guests: John Huckaby Chief Executive Officer, AIDS Foundation Houston David France Oscar-nominated filmmaker, New York Times bestselling author, and award-winning investigative journalist Town Square with Ernie Manouse is a gathering space for the community to come together and discuss the day's most important and pressing issues. We also offer a free podcast here, on iTunes, and other apps

Heterosexual women are not the typical demographic that is targeted in HIV research and treatments.  But their risk factors for HIV are different and require unique methods to address.  Bruce and clinical HIV Specialist™ Dr. William R. Short discuss the needs of women and HIV with a focus on women who are pregnant or may become pregnant.        For more information about the Antiretroviral Pregnancy Registry, visit http://www.apregistry.com/.About Dr. Short:William R. Short, MD, MPH, FIDSA, AAHIVS, is an Associate Professor of Medicine with a secondary appointment for Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.  He serves as Associate Director of AIDS Clinical Trials Unit at the University of Pennsylvania and Co-Director of the Clinical Core at the Penn Center for AIDS Research.******** Questions about this topic? E-mail podcast@aahivm.org to get connected with Bruce or any of our guests. Are you a medical provider and want to join the conversation? Make your voice heard in the Academy Communities and connect with other HIV clinicians! To learn more about the Academy, visit www.aahivm.org

Epidemiologist Steffanie Strathdee and her husband, psychologist Tom Patterson, were vacationing in Egypt when Tom came down with a stomach bug. What at first seemed like a case of food poisoning quickly turned critical, and by the time Tom had been transferred via emergency medevac to the world-class medical center at UC San Diego, where both he and Steffanie worked, blood work revealed why modern medicine was failing: Tom was fighting one of the most dangerous, antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the world.Steffanie joins Greg this episode to discuss solving her husband's medical crisis, and what she learned from this horrific experience. They also discuss how Covid has ramped these trends up, how critical phages are for our bodies, and the open mindedness of PhDs vs MDs.Steffanie is Associate Dean of Global Health Sciences and Harold Simon Distinguished Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine. She is also an Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins and Simon Fraser Universities. She co-directs UCSD's new center for Innovative Phage Applications and Therapeutics (IPATH), Global Health Institute and the International Core of UCSD's Center for AIDS Research. Stefanie has co-authored her memoir all about her husbands illness titled, “The Perfect Predator: A Scientist's Race to Save Her Husband from a Deadly Superbug.”Episode Quotes:The need for a phage library[30:40] What we need to do is build a phage library that maps onto a superbug library. And, of course, these are going to be constantly needing to be updated because these are organisms that are co-evolving to attack one another.What's the future looking for the advancement of phage[37:55] I can imagine a situation in the future, though, where, because we have, sequencers that are portable and cheaper than ever before, that you'd be able to sequence a phage and sequence a bacteria and be able to have a database to say, okay, you know, this phage will match that bacterium or to even genetically modify or synthesize a phage. So in a 3D printing model, some of my colleagues in Belgium have, you know, been working on that. So, I think that there's going to be advances that are going to help us make this work. But right now, we need phage libraries. We need more investment in clinical trials.Pushing beyond boundaries leads to discovery[39:49] When your back is up against the wall, whether it's you as an individual, us as a society, or a planet, we can sometimes have creative ideas to come up with solutions that we wouldn't otherwise do. And that's what I'm hoping that we'll do now because both climate change and antimicrobial resistance are colliding.Show Links:Guest Profile:Faculty Profile at UC San DiegoFaculty Profile at John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HealthProfessional Profile at Canadian Association for Global HealthSteffanie Strathdee on LinkedInSteffanie Strathdee on TwitterSteffanie Strathdee on InstagramSteffanie Strathdee on TEDxNashvilleHer Work:Steffanie Strathdee on Google ScholarThe Perfect Predator Website

In this crossover episode with Pandemic Planet, recorded during the International AIDS Conference in Montreal, Canada, on July 31st, Jeff Sturchio speaks with Professor Alan Whiteside, Centre for International Governance Innovation Chair emeritus in Global Health Policy at the Balsillie School of International Affairs.     Professor Whiteside begins with a discussion of new treatments and prevention tools for HIV/AIDS that offer the opportunity for those who have access to enjoy longer and healthier lives. But there are still barriers and challenges related to the social determinants of health that lead to persistent inequalities and make it difficult for some population groups (especially African women) to benefit. He calls for a focus on the “real issues that real people face” and for understanding the ways that power relationships and marginalization affect the health of people living with and at risk of HIV infection. He also discusses the interactions of the HIV and Covid-19 epidemics in recent years and the additional strains this has placed on health systems and the economics of the global HIV response. Professor Whiteside concludes with observations on the need for leadership and the power of communities in fashioning sustained responses to the impact of HIV/AIDS.     Born in Kenya but raised in Swaziland (now Eswatini), Alan Whiteside is an internationally recognized academic and AIDS researcher. He was the founding executive director of the Health Economics and HIV/AIDS Research Division at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and is also professor emeritus in the Wilfrid Laurier University School of International Policy and Governance in Waterloo, Ontario and editor-in-chief of the African Journal of AIDS Research. His most recent book is HIV & AIDS: A Very Short Introduction, second edition (Oxford University Press 2016).

In this crossover episode with AIDS' Existential Moment, recorded during the International AIDS Conference in Montreal, Canada, on July 31st, Jeff Sturchio speaks with Professor Alan Whiteside, Centre for International Governance Innovation Chair emeritus in Global Health Policy at the Balsillie School of International Affairs.     Professor Whiteside begins with a discussion of new treatments and prevention tools for HIV/AIDS that offer the opportunity for those who have access to enjoy longer and healthier lives. But there are still barriers and challenges related to the social determinants of health that lead to persistent inequalities and make it difficult for some population groups (especially African women) to benefit. He calls for a focus on the “real issues that real people face” and for understanding the ways that power relationships and marginalization affect the health of people living with and at risk of HIV infection. He also discusses the interactions of the HIV and Covid-19 epidemics in recent years and the additional strains this has placed on health systems and the economics of the global HIV response. Professor Whiteside concludes with observations on the need for leadership and the power of communities in fashioning sustained responses to the impact of HIV/AIDS.     Born in Kenya but raised in Swaziland (now Eswatini), Alan Whiteside is an internationally recognized academic and AIDS researcher. He was the founding executive director of the Health Economics and HIV/AIDS Research Division at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and is also professor emeritus in the Wilfrid Laurier University School of International Policy and Governance in Waterloo, Ontario and editor-in-chief of the African Journal of AIDS Research. His most recent book is HIV & AIDS: A Very Short Introduction, second edition (Oxford University Press 2016).

While the show will go on, we're pausing donations for now and sending our cash to amfAR, the American Foundation for AIDS Research. Check them out at https://www.amfar.org.

In the fall of 2019, reporter Grant Hill jumped into a cab  — where his driver, Clyde Ashley Sherman, told him the story of a lifetime. Decades before, the driver had worked for a Black physician from Oklahoma named Gary Davis. In the 1990s, Davis developed a treatment for AIDS based on goat antibodies. The physician submitted his research to the FDA, but his clinical trial was shut down right before it was set to start. Frustrated, Davis went abroad to get his treatment off the ground. He got involved with some questionable characters to find financial support — and when he died unexpectedly, lots of questions remained. Grant Hill spent more than two years on Davis' trail — discovering a tangled story that spans decades and stretches into the innermost circles of power and fame. On this episode, we'll hear an excerpt from our new podcast series “Serum,” which tells Davis' story. We also talk to an infectious disease specialist who has worked on HIV research since the early days of this epidemic, and we'll meet a couple that found love amid the AIDS crisis. Also heard on this week's episode: Reporter Jad Sleiman tells the story of a couple whose meandering path to love started at the height of the AIDS crisis. At first, the specter of HIV pushed them to take very different roads in life — until they met again. We talk with Carlos del Rio, co-director of the Center for AIDS Research at Emory University, about the earliest days of HIV research, and how the search for treatments has unfolded in the years since.

I didn't know what it would feel like to be surrounded by 2600+ people who accepted you for who you are, celebrate you no matter if you rode every mile or not, and treated you like you belonged at every breakfast, lunch, and dinner table. I mean I had dreamed of a place like this but never experienced it before until I decided to put it all out on the line and attempt to ride 545 miles over 7 days. It was the illusive experience I had been searching for - like that rainbow

Physiological Reviews Editor-in-Chief Dr. Sadis Matalon speaks with Michael Saag, MD, of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) about his editorial “Wonder of wonders, miracle of miracles: the unprecedented speed of COVID-19 science.” Dr. Saag is Associate Dean for Global Health in the School of Medicine, Director of the UAB Center for AIDS Research and a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases. He also is the principal investigator of the CFAR Network of Integrated Clinical Systems (CNICS), a network of centers sharing electronic health record data to integrate clinical information from persons infected with HIV. In addition, Dr. Saag is the founding director of the UAB 1917 HIV Clinic, one of the leading HIV clinics in the United States. Dr. Saag's experience in treating patients with HIV, and advances in HIV treatment [2:50] Why is there no vaccine for HIV? [4:50] Is there an animal vector for SARS-CoV-2 as was the case for SARS-CoV-1? [8:17] What exactly is “long COVID,” and what are its implications for public health? [12:06] Why do vaccinated individuals still contract SARS-CoV-2? [17:08] Final thoughts [22:04] Subscribe to the podcast here. Browse recent articles on our website. Be sure to let your colleagues know about the podcast, and please rate and review it wherever you listen to it. Follow the journal on Twitter and on Facebook. Listen to other podcasts produced by the American Physiological Society.

Updated at 11:36 a.m. HIV prevention setbacks during the pandemic. Latest COVID-19 research and vaccine recommendations. Voting trends for the 2022 Primary. Jazz pianist Michael Wolff's autobiography “On That Note.”  Today's Guests Dr. Monica Gandhi, Infectious Diseases doctor, Director of the UCSF Center for AIDS Research and the Medical Director of the HIV Clinic at SFGH ("Ward 86"), discusses the setbacks to the HIV epidemic during the pandemic, as well as the latest COVID-19 research and recommendations for second boosters, pediatric vaccinations, and hybrid immunity. Mindy Romero, Director of the USC Center for Inclusive Democracy, discusses voting trends and consequences of underrepresentation for the 2022 Primary.   CapRadio Jazz Music Director Gary Vercelli shares his interview with pianist Michael Wolff who published his autobiography “On That Note.”   Correction: Dr. Monica Gandhi's title was unclear in a previous version of this article. It has been updated.

Well Said has invited Dr. Joseph McGowan, an Infectious Disease Specialist at Northwell Health, Medical Director for the Center for AIDS Research and Treatment at North Shore University Hospital and Professor at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell to talk about current state of HIV/AIDS epidemic and what lessons we can draw from it to apply to the COVID epidemic we are living through now.

Dr. Steffanie Strathdee is Associate Dean of Global Health Sciences and Harold Simon Distinguished Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine. She co-directs UCSD's new center for Innovative Phage Applications and Therapeutics (IPATH), Global Health Institute and the International Core of UCSD's Center for AIDS Research. An infectious disease epidemiologist, she has spent the last two decades focusing on HIV prevention in marginalized populations and has published over 600 peer-reviewed publications. She has recently begun working to move bacteriophage therapy into clinical trials at IPATH. She has co-authored her memoir, The Perfect Predator: A Scientist's Race to Save Her Husband from a Deadly Superbug. In this podcast we talk about Dr. Strathdee's experiences learning about bacteriophage (phage) therapy treatment through a personal experience where her husband became extremely ill from antimicrobial resistant bacteria. She learned that stigma in part was how phage therapy had become forgotten in North America--stigma toward scientists with different beliefs and training than the mainstream, stigma toward viruses that maybe perceived "at the borderline of life", and stigma toward research based on geopolitics (including the "Russian taint"). Steffanie inspires listeners with her discussion of the power of global collaboration, advocacy in healthcare, and the importance of making (rather than waiting for) miracles to happen. Episode hosted by Dr. Carmen Logie. Supported by funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation and Canada Research Chairs program. Original music and podcast produced by Jupiter Productions, who have various production services available to support your podcast needs.

In this episode, CSIS Senior Associate Jeffrey L. Sturchio speaks with Gregorio (Greg) Millett, vice president at amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research, and the director of amfAR's Public Policy Office, about whether we're doing enough to underserved populations in the fight against HIV/AIDS.  Greg begins with a review of the state of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the United States, looking at how health disparities are reflected in the patterns of infection, care, and treatment when the data are viewed through the lenses of race, ethnicity, gender, age, and geography.  He also addresses such questions as what are the key sources of risk and vulnerability that make it challenging to achieve the Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) goals? How has COVID-19 affected the domestic HIV epidemic? How do factors like housing instability, poverty, food insecurity, racism, stigma, and discrimination lead to disparities in access to HIV care and treatment for key populations? Why have there been lags in access to and uptake of new tools for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)? Greg also discusses parallels and differences between response to the HIV pandemic globally and domestically, as well as the implications of the situation in Ukraine for people living with HIV who are forced to leave home. The podcast concludes with his reflections on causes for optimism and hope in the continuing fight to end HIV/AIDS.  

Dr. Michael Saag, associate dean for global health, director of the Center for AIDS Research; and professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, shares his professional journey as a researcher and personal drive to end the HIV epidemic. In addition, he shares the history of treatments, prevention, implementation, and the urgency in involving new generations and hard-to-reach groups.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Monica Gandhi joins America's Roundtable co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy and provides further insights on her recent piece, co-authohred with Jeanne Noble and published in Time Magazine — "We Can't Just Impose Restrictions Whenever COVID-19 Surges. Here's a Better Plan for 2022." Dr. Gandhi MD, MPH is Professor of Medicine; Associate Division Chief of the Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases, and Global Medicine; Director of the Ward 86 HIV Clinic at San Francisco General Hospital; and Director of the Center for AIDS Research at UCSF. She brings to the forefront the concerns about our children in her op-ed piece via The Wall Street Journal titled, "The Pandemic's Toll on Teen Mental Health" in which she states: "The pandemic may have taken a heavier mental toll on young people than it has on adults. As the vaccinated proportion of the population increases and the pandemic ebbs across the U.S., a different crisis demands immediate attention. The nation's health and education leaders must focus now on helping young people get past what has been a long, dark year." Dr. Gandhi also highlights key lessons learned from the pandemic as America and the world transition to the endemic phase. https://ileaderssummit.org/services/americas-roundtable-radio/ https://ileaderssummit.org/ | https://jerusalemleaderssummit.com/ America's Roundtable on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-roundtable/id1518878472 Twitter: @MonicaGandhi9 @ileaderssummit @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit. America's Roundtable from Washington D.C. informs, educates, empowers and challenges the listening audience about the importance to restore, strengthen, and protect our freedoms, the rule of law, and free markets. America's Roundtable advances the ideas of freedom, the significance of freedom of speech, limited government, and the application of free market principles to solve problems. America's Roundtable presents in-depth analysis of current events and public policy issues while applying America's founding principles. America's Roundtable radio program - a strategic initiative of International Leaders Summit, focuses on America's economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world. America's Roundtable is aired by Lanser Broadcasting Corporation on 96.5 FM and 98.9 FM, covering Michigan's major market and the upper Midwest, SuperTalk Mississippi Media's 12 radio stations and 50 affiliates reaching every county in Mississippi and also heard in parts of the neighboring states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee, and through podcast on Apple Podcasts and other key online platforms.

Bill Flanagan is an experienced leader in higher education, currently serving as the President and Vice-Chancellor at the University of Alberta. He joined the university in 2020 and started a five-year plan of academic and administrative reconfiguration. He developed his expertise at Queen's University Faculty of Law, where he worked for nearly 30 years. While there, he oversaw the creation of the faculty's PhD program, several online degrees, and an expansion to their business law program. He is also well known for his work on HIV and AIDS research, continuing to serve as the Chair of the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research's National Working Group. In this episode… Creating real, lasting change is difficult. Any leader will tell you that it's easier said than done. So many leaders take roles with dreams and hopes of how they would change the system, but many ultimately settle for maintaining the status quo. Making an impact that matters takes determination, vision, and strategy. Few are able to pull it off, but the ones who can often come out on the other side as true leaders. Bill Flanagan was charged with this task when he came to the University of Alberta. Faced with budget cuts and an institution set in their ways, Bill had to find a path to create real change from the ground up—during a pandemic, no less. His vision is slowly but surely coming to pass, and along the way, he's learned lessons on how to do this successfully. In this episode of the Next Wave Leadership Podcast, Dov Pollack sits down with Bill Flanagan, the President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Alberta, to talk about using technology and communication to make lasting change. They talk about his approach, the new programs he created in his last position, and how to give a voice to everyone. They also discuss the challenges and benefits of virtual education. Stay tuned!

It's December! We know, can't believe it too! Today we discuss how the debate on abortion continues and conservatives maybe closer than we think to winning the argument. We unpack what a World AIDS day mean in a ongoing - pandemic world. We give you some things on holiday shopping, plus so much more!  Special guests: Amber Phillips - Politics Reporter at The Washington Post. Dr. Mike Saag - Associate Dean for Global Health in the School of Medicine, Director of the UAB Center for AIDS Research and a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases. Colleen Sinclair - Associate Professor of Social Psychology, Mississippi State University. Richard Zaldivar, executive director and founder of The Wall Las Memorias. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Robert Frost joins Purposely Podcast to share his very personal leadership story in the fight against HIV. Kevin has been the CEO of amfAR, The American Foundation for AIDS Research, since 2007, first joining the organisation in September 1994. Kevin is fully committed to the work he does, and vividly remembers the dark days when people were dying in large numbers from AIDS in New York and other parts of the world. Kevin personally knew some of these men and still remembers the horrible stigma caused by fear and bigotry. Fast forward to today and an HIV diagnosis is less likely to be a death sentence thanks to organisations like amfAR and committed, passionate leaders like Kevin. People diagnosed with HIV are less likely to suffer thanks to combination therapies, preventative medicine, and different attitudes towards sexuality. Kevin does stress, however, that things have not changed for everyone and unfortunately in many countries HIV and homophobia can still mean a death sentence. Kevin talks openly about his own journey and why he decided to do something meaningful to fight AIDS and give hope to people diagnosed with HIV. He also discusses his parent's reaction to his mission and about coming out as a gay man. We talk about the current Coronavirus pandemic and Kevin's frustration that lessons learnt from the fight against HIV have not saved the world from more pain and suffering. Kevin's sense of mission is incredibly strong, and you can hear his passion and commitment for his life's work over three decades. Kevin's amazing career includes: - February 2010, appointed by President Obama to the Presidential Advisory Committee on HIV/AIDS (PACHA), which is charged with providing guidance and recommendations to the administration on the U.S. government's domestic and international HIV/AIDS prevention and research programs. - Served as a member of the international advisory committee for the XIV International AIDS Conference in Barcelona, Spain, - Member of the Scientific Committee for the XVI International AIDS Conference in Toronto, Canada, in August 2006. H - Served on the advisory panels for three U.S. Food and Drug Administration hearings on a new drug application for Chiron Corporation's ganciclovir implant; a new drug application for Gilead's cidofovir; and a review of the application for fomivirsen sodium. - Published in The Lancet, Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, Journal of AIDS (JAIDS), Journal of Infectious Diseases, and The AIDS Reader. As vice president, clinical research and prevention programs at amfAR and later, vice president, global initiatives, Kevin worked extensively in Asia, where he facilitated the development of amfAR's TREAT Asia program. This network of more than 50 hospitals, community clinics, NGOs, and healthcare facilities works together with civil society in 17 countries to build the capacity necessary for scaling up treatment efforts in the region. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-longbottom2/message

We are pleased to welcome Risha Irvin, MD, MPH, to the Faculty Factory Podcast this week. Dr. Irvin has dedicated a great share of her career to researching and serving vulnerable populations and underserved communities. She offers us several habits, hacks, and tools that have helped guide her success in today's podcast. Dr. Irvin is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases with the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore. With Hopkins, she also serves as Associate Vice Chair for Diversity and Inclusion in the Department of Medicine.  Furthermore, she is Director of the Baltimore HIV Collaboratory in the Center for AIDS Research. She also serves as Director of Sharing the Cure, a component of Maryland Community Based Programs to Test and Cure Hepatitis C. Learn more about today's episode: https://facultyfactory.org/risha-irvin

Do you miss the early stages of the pandemic? Or is that crazy. Shira and Ryan get into their experience and why some people miss the early days of the pandemic. We get into what happens next now that Britney Spears is free from her dad but not the conservatorship. And more!    Special guests:   Ben Golliver - Sports Reporter at The Washington Post. Caitlin Emma - Covering the federal budget and spending bills for POLITICO. Dr. Michael Saag - Professor of Medicine Director, UAB Center for Aids Research. Aron Solomon - Chief Legal Analyst for Esquire Digital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Award-Winning Journalist Shar Jossell joins Ryan this week and the commentary is FIRE! We break down everything you need to know about CA big recall election with the Washington Post. We discuss the Met Gala, and Honey... AOC is getting called out for a particular fashion choice. Also, we discuss the nuances of former HRC president Alphonso David speaking out for being fired and he's calling the organization out for racial discrimination. Plus, old relationship drama and so much more. It is a juicy show!  Special guests: Scott Wilson - West coast correspondent at The Washington Post. Dr. Mike Saag - Physician, Infectious Diseases, AIDS researcher at UAB Center for Aids Research. Jeff Speck - City planner and author of the popular book Walkable City. Garrit De Vynck - Technology reporter at The Washington Post. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As doctors protest the unvaccinated we get into if they are crossing the moral line? Also, we know about FOMO but what about FOGO or FONO; we bring you all the buzz terms. Plus, we highlight one of the first trans women of color to teach at Harvard Law. Let's go there!    Special guests: Dr. Amesh Adalja - Infectious disease MD working on pandemic policy, emerging infections, preventing bioterror. Jena McGregor - Leadership Issues Reporter at The Washington Post. Dr. Mike Saag - Professor of Medicine Director, UAB Center for Aids Research. Anya Marino -  one of the first trans women of color to teach at Harvard Law School and that I'm the Clinical Instructor for Harvard's LGBTQ+ Advocacy Clinic.  Sarah Gundle, a New York City-based psychologist in Manhattan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Saag, MD is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases, Director of the UAB Center for AIDS Research and the Associate Dean for Global Health at the University of Alabama School of Medicine. Dr. Saag completed his Medical school from University of Louisville and Residency from UAB where he continued to pursue a fellowship in infectious diseases and molecular virology. During his fellowship he conceived the concept of a comprehensive HIV outpatient clinic dedicated to the provision of interdisciplinary patient care in conjunction with the conduct of high quality clinical trials, translational science, and clinical outcomes research. Over his career, he has published over 450 articles in peer reviewed journals and has directed the first in-patient studies of 7 of the 30 antiretroviral drugs currently on the market. He has been listed as one of the top ten cited HIV researchers by Science and was recently inducted into the Alabama Healthcare Hall of Fame. Today, Dr. Michael Saag synthesizes a lifetime of experiences with us into three simple rules that he lives by and encourages his students to adopt. First, treat each patient as if they are a family member - ‘If Aunt Martha's on service and I have an X-ray that has to be read before I go home, I'm not going to skip that.' Second, be honest when you don't know (even if you're in a position where you're expected to know the answer). Admit it and commit to figuring it out. Third, have fun! The practice of medicine should be joyful. Celebrate the small successes everyday. Pearls of Wisdom: 1. There are three rules of patient care: Treat every patient like family; be honest when you don't know; and have fun by celebrating the everyday successes. 2. When walking in to meet a patient for the first time, bring all your energy in the room. That energy will build trust with the patient. 3. The training years are to learn habits more than knowledge. Those habits you develop will carry you through the next 30 years of your life. 4. The role of a year one resident is to gain knowledge without relying on textbooks. In year two, residents should understand the why behind the practice. And Year three is to practice exercising judgment.

Gopal Yadavalli, MD, FACP, is the Vice Chair of Education and Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency in the Department of Medicine at the Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Yadavalli completed his medical school from Thomas Jefferson University, pursued a residency in Internal Medicine, followed by a fellowship in Infectious Diseases from Case Western Reserve University. At Case Western, Dr. Yadavalli was Chief of the Infectious Diseases Clinic at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, and an active member of the CWRU Center for AIDS Research, where his research focused on clinical outcomes of anti-retroviral therapies. Dr. Yadavalli has also developed a passion for graduate medical education, becoming a Senior Associate Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency and Director of the Global Health Track at Case Western. In 2011, he joined Boston University and has received a number of distinctions and teaching awards including induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. As burnout becomes more and more prevalent in the field of medicine, we need to ask ourselves how we can make a difference in changing that for the better. The best way to combat burnout is to become part of the solution, says Dr. Gopal Yadavalli. Today, he shares how, making a positive impact on the world starts with the very hospitals we work in each day. When we focus on getting involved with those at our institution and help develop systems that can improve the lives of everyone around us, we will experience much less burnout ourselves. Pearls of Wisdom: 1. The key to being an excellent educator: Relationships. As a mentee, understanding that mentorships should be relational, not transactional, is key. 2. Live a life based on your own interests and passions, not based on the perspectives of what others' expectations of you are. 3. The key to combatting burnout is becoming part of the solution. Think about improving the system that fuels burnout itself, and you—and others—will unburn yourselves. 4. What distinguishes a great resident from an okay resident is the one who is willing to do what it takes to improve themselves, who is open to feedback, and accepting criticism. It's not just about board scores.

What do Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor, academy award winning actor Leonardo de Caprio, designer Ralph Lauren, and entertainment mogul Jay Z have in common? They all grew up poor. Their success is enviable, but breaking the cycle of poverty is a mammoth task; one that requires educational opportunities that compensate for the disadvantages created by the socio-economic gap, appropriate structural support, and exposure to the larger world. Every young mind has the right to dream big, but not all dreams are destined to become a reality.On this episode, Elise Davis-McFarland, the Immediate Past President of American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA 2019) and an ASHA Fellow, discusses how poverty is a serious condition and a potential cause of deprivation and educating students from low income families warrants more than just tolerance, but strong cultural competence. Robust Executive Function and self-regulation are essential ingredients for raising independent children, but ongoing environmental stressors and economics adversity can prove to be an obstacle in bringing forth future-ready children.About Dr. Elise Davis-McFarlandDr. Elise Davis-McFarland has enjoyed a rewarding career in higher education that includes teaching, development, and leadership of speech-language pathology programs; research; and executive-level college administration. She began her career as a school speech-language pathologist (SLP) in North Carolina where she provided diagnostic and therapeutic services for children in pre- and elementary schools. Following an audiology internship at the VA and Duke Hospitals and graduate study, she joined the faculty of the University of Houston as an assistant professor where she taught graduate courses in language development, childhood language disorders, early literacy development, and assessment and diagnosis of childhood communication disorders.In Charleston, South Carolina—in the absence of an academic program in her discipline—she took advantage of new experiences, first as vice president of Governmental Affairs for the Charleston Chamber of Commerce and later as Director of Institutional Research at The Citadel. Dr. Davis-McFarland was also elected as a commissioner for the state's Medicaid program by the South Carolina Legislature. At the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), as an associate professor the opportunity to develop and lead the interdisciplinary graduate Communication Sciences and Disorders program in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences where Occupational and Physical Therapy programs were housed led to a teaching award and to her research at the MUSC hospital. Later, she became Vice President for Student Affairs at Trident College, where she provided executive-level leadership and supported the successful matriculation of students with autism and Asperger's Syndrome into the college. Dr. Davis-McFarland is an ASHA Fellow.  Her service to ASHA includes membership on the Committee on Practice Guidelines for SLPs, the Professional Practices Committee, the Ethics Committee, the Executive Board Subcommittee on Examination Performance, and the Multicultural Issues Board. She was one of ASHA's representatives on the committee formed by ASHA and the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (IAPAC). She chaired the Committee on Honors and was the coordinator for SIG 14. Until her election as ASHA's president-elect she served on the SLP Advisory Council as a representative from South Carolina, and the SIG 17 Coordinating Committee. She has also been a reviewer for Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools and the African Journal of AIDS Research. Her areas of research and publication include speech and language development in infants and children with HIV-AISupport the show (https://mailchi.mp/7c848462e96f/full-prefrontal-sign-up)

It was a huge news week in infectious disease and we cover some of the biggest stories here on the show today. I go over the odd report on a father-to-son HIV transmission in a very atypical way. The study was published in the journal, AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses. Another unusual report came from researchers from the University of Hong Kong, who for the first time, reported rat Hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection in a human being. This "wake up call" reminds us of the continuous threat of zoonotic infections. A 29-year-old New Jersey man died from the "brain-eating amoeba", Naegleria fowleri, reportedly linked to a Waco, TX wave pool. In the second half, I go over some health policy and a fantastic article by economist John C. Goodman of some free market alternatives for health care that employers should consider. I also play an audio clip of a conversation I had with Surgery Center of Oklahoma CEO, Keith Smith, MD on my obscenely overpriced hospital surgery bill.