The Forum for Collaborative HIV Research - Fenway Institute Report on PrEP Implementation Issues

Announcements

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

Fenway Institute Report on PrEP Implementation Issues

FEB-24-12 The Fenway review of PrEP implementation issues, titled Pre-exposure prophyalxis for HIV prevention: Moving toward implementation, summarizes the state of PrEP and microbicides research as of January 2012, looks at willingness to use PrEP among various populations, addresses concerns about PrEP that could present obstacles to implementation, offers strategies for effective implementation, and examines policy issues related to cost and how to make PrEP accessible to those most vulnerable to HIV. Based on a review of published research and interviews with policy makers, funders and other stakeholders, it examines regulatory developments and planning underway both within the U.S. and globally.

Click here to read the press release.

Click here to read the full report.