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    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.
    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.
    MAY-06-13 Arthur Reingold, MD, professor of epidemiology and associate dean for research at the UC Berkeley School of Public Health, was appointed to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) by Secretary Kathleen Sebelius of the Department of Health and Human Services. Learn more>>>
    MAY-01-13 On behalf of the HIV/AIDS community, the Forum for Collaborative HIV Research applauds the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force for acting to help the estimated 1.2 million Americans now living with HIV and especially the nearly one in five - an estimated 258,000 people - who don't know they are infected.
    APR-30-13 The USPSTF is calling for HIV screening for all Americans aged 15 to 65, regardless of whether they are considered to be at high risk, a change that may help lift some of the stigma associated with HIV testing. Read more >>

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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.
Task Force Calls for Routine HIV Testing for All Adults
APR-30-13 The USPSTF is calling for HIV screening for all Americans aged 15 to 65, regardless of whether they are considered to be at high risk, a change that may help lift some of the stigma associated with HIV testing. Read more >>
New Primer from NASTAD - Increasing the Viral Hepatitis Response through Health Reform
APR-02-13 The Affordable Care Act provides an opportunity to not only improve access to essential care and treatment for people living with viral hepatitis, but to diagnose viral hepatitis earlier and prevent new infections. In light of the ACA's anniversary, NASTAD has released a primer on viral hepatitis and the ACA, The Affordable Care Act and the Silent Epidemic: Increasing the Viral Hepatitis Response through Health Reform.

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Robert Malow Memorial HIV Listserv
fiyou-robert-malow MAR-20-13  The Forum mourns the passing of Dr. Robert Malow, a Professor in the Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work and Director of the AIDS Prevention Program at Florida International University.  While his career focused on HIV/AIDS prevention, generating over $27,000,000 in funded research, many know Dr. Marlow for his HIV ListServ.  Dr. Malow's HIV ListServ has been a valuable tool in the field of HIV/AIDS  research and key resource on the Forum's website for many years. You may submit comments of remembrance that will be compiled into a multimedia tribute to be displayed at his memorial: email aidsprev@fiu.edu. Click here to read more.
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HCV Education for New Treaters Available from AASLD
MAR-19-13 The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases has launched a new educational program providing practical strategies for managing patients with viral hepatitis C.
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American Liver Foundation to Honor Martha Saly and Carol Brosgart
MAR-04-13 The Salute to Excellence Awards Gala, the annual dinner and reception honoring those who have made an outstanding contribution to biotechnology and medical innovation, will recognize Martha Saly and Carol Brosgart. The event will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2013, at the Palace Hotel In San Francisco. View full details >>
Tags: HCV Testing, HCV Care, HIV/HCV Co-Infection, Acute Viral Hepatitis Infection, Chronic Viral Hepatitis, Community-Based Organization, Epidemiology, National Viral Hepatitis Action Plan, Routine Testing, Viral Hepatitis Prevention, Viral Hepatitis Rapid Testing, Viral Hepatitis Treatment, Drug Resistance
The Nation Bids Farewell: A Card In Memory of C. Everett Koop, MD, ScD
dr_koop_galleryFEB 25-13 As the nation and indeed the world says goodbye to Dr. C. Everett Koop, the 13th 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 >>
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