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On Behalf of IDSA: Urge Lawmakers to Protect PEPFAR Funding

MAY-22-13 IDSA is asking for you to join them and lend your name to a letter in support of PEPFAR funding for the next fiscal year. Click here to read the letter and sign by Monday, June 3-Noon Eastern time.

Renewal of the National Viral Hepatitis Action Plan, 2014-2016

MAY-20-13 Dr. Ronald Valdiserri writes to recognize the second anniversary of Combating the Silent Epidemic of Viral Hepatitis: Action Plan for the Prevention, Care & Treatment of Viral Hepatitis and to share an important announcement from Dr. Howard Koh about plans to update and renew the existing plan through 2014-2016.

HIV Forum congrulates Nina Mani on her new position at FDA

MAY-17-13 Please join the Forum in congratulating Nina Mani on an exciting new career move. Nina is leaving the Forum, but she is not going far – starting June 3 she will join the FDA Center for Drug Evaluation Research, Division of Antiviral Products. That we will miss her is the understatement of the century. But the offer to join our colleagues at the FDA as a project manager presented a phenomenal opportunity – an excellent fit for her career path. We congratulate Jeff, Kim, Jules and Patrick on an excellent choice! We imagine that many of you will have the pleasure of interacting with her in her new capacity.

National Viral Hepatitis Action Plan to Be Renewed

MAY-16-13 Dr. Howard Koh, the Assistant Secretary for Health, announced on May 16 that the partner agencies are committed and dedicated to renewing the Action Plan for another three years and are currently working on their vision and priorities for 2014-2016.

HIV Forum Mourns the Passing of Executive Committee Member Dr. Jim Goodrich

MAY-10-13 We are saddened to report the death of James Goodrich, PhD, MD of ViiV Healthcare, a member of the Forum’s Executive Committee. Jim passed away unexpectedly last weekend and is survived by his wife, Carolyn and two teenage daughters. A memorial service for Jim will be held this summer on a date to be determined. Jim has been a considered and thoughtful participant on the Executive Committee. His desire to improve care for patients, direct approach and sense of humor will be missed. Please join us in keeping Jim’s family in our thoughts and prayers.

Upcoming Events

29-Jun-13

IAS 2013 Towards an HIV Cure Symposium

14-Jun-13

FDA Public Meeting on HIV Patient-Focused Drug Development and HIV Cure Research

04-Jun-13

International Workshop on HIV & Hepatitis Virus Drug Resistance and Curative Strategies

23-May-13

Hepatitis B and C Testing and Awareness Day in House of Representatives

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In Memory of Dr. Koop


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The Nation Bids Farewell: A Card In Memory of C. Everett Koop, MD, ScD

FEB 25-13 As the nation and indeed the world says goodbye to Dr. C. Everett Koop, the 13^th Surgeon General of the U.S., and one of the greatest public health leaders of all time, the Forum for Collaborative HIV Research expresses its gratitude for Dr. Koop's leadership from the first days of the AIDS crisis to the end of Dr. Koop's life when he advocated for accelerated HIV testing.
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SAMHSA Announces New Funding for Rapid Hepatitis C Screening in Drug Treatment Programs

FEB-25-13 SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Treatment announced a new $1 million funding opportunity that supports rapid HCV screening and referral to care in non profit opioid treatment programs. View the Announcement >>

FAPP & GAPP to "We the People" - Commit Resources to Ensure an AIDS Free Generation

FEB-21-13 The Federal AIDS Policy Partnership (FAPP) and the Global AIDS Policy Partnership request your support and signature on a petition to the White House, calling for President Obama to fully support funding for an AIDS-free generation. At least 100,000 signatures are required to gain a response from the White House. Sign the Petition Now >>

HIV Testing in the Emergency Department (ED): Financing and Reimbursement

FEB-19-13 Sponsored by The National Emergency Department HIV Testing Consortium in collaboration with the Forum for Collaborative HIV Research. Slides from the roundtable conference are now available online. Click here to read more >>

Press Release - Experts Propose New Terminology for Hepatitis C Drug Trials

DEC-18-12 Outdated terminology has made it difficult to assess the clinical benefits of next-generation direct-acting antiviral drugs and combination therapies now in the pipeline. A new paper from the Forum for Collaborative HIV Research recommends the adoption of a standardized nomenclature that will bring simplicity and clarity to the field, allow for inter-trial comparisons and can be adapted to continuing advances in hepatitis C virus (HCV) drug development.