Hiv Research

• University of Saskatchewan research project aims to cure HIV

  A University of Saskatchewan research project receives nearly $900,000 to find a cure for HIV. The project is being lead by Dr. Kerry Lavender.

  Science

  Aug 31, 2022
  
• Researchers highlight progress toward HIV cure ahead of Montreal AIDS conference

  Researchers are promoting the progress being made to cure HIV ahead of a major international AIDS conference beginning this week in Montreal.

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2022
  
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• June 27 named HIV testing day in Saskatchewan

  The day coincides directly with the annual National HIV Testing Day in both Canada and the United States.

  Canada

  Jun 27, 2022
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• Pioneering B.C. HIV/AIDS researcher honoured on new Canada Post stamp

  Dr. Julio Montaner is one of six distinguished Canadian doctors and researchers whose faces will grace the new run of stamps from Canada Post.

  Health

  Sep 16, 2020
• University of Manitoba professors get millions for HIV research

  A pair of University of Manitoba professors have received a combined $4 million to further their research into HIV prevention.

  Science

  Aug 9, 2019
• Innovative Indigenous health centre to incorporate cultural elements in fight against HIV in Manitoba and Saskatchewan

  An Indigenous-led research centre tackling the rise in HIV and other sexually transmitted infections is one step closer to reality after a $2.84 million federal grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.

  Health

  Jul 18, 2019
• Canadian Blood Services says it’s in desperate need of blood, but many people find it hard to donate

  Many Canadians say they would like to donate blood, but the nearest clinics are hours away.

  Health

  Aug 26, 2018
• Justin Trudeau hoists World AIDS Day flag on Parliament Hill

  The federal government has pledged more support for the fight against AIDS, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's confident the battle can be won.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2016
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• HIV treatment for babies promising, but not yet a ‘cure’: researchers

  Four HIV-infected children treated right after birth show no detectable virus but its resurgence in a fifth who stopped medication means it's too soon to talk of an HIV "cure," say Canadian researchers.

  Canada

  May 3, 2014