CHIPTS - Center for HIV Identification, Prevention and Treatment Services

12/02/2025

Today is , a day to remember those we've lost and to remind us of our shared commitment to those impacted by . This commitment helps guide our efforts in collaborative research, fostering networks, and supporting capacity-building opportunities.

In observance of , Dr. Raphael Landovitz shares a message of resilience and highlights the need for a bold and innovative response to help fight . He also captures how the field has always thrived in adversity, forging paths. Read: https://chipts.ucla.edu/news/world-aids-day-2025-a-message-from-dr-raphael-landovitz/

11/28/2025

In observance of , Dr. Raphael Landovitz shares a message of resilience and highlights the need for a bold and innovative response to help fight . He also captures how the field has always thrived in adversity, forging paths. Read: https://chipts.ucla.edu/news/world-aids-day-2025-a-message-from-dr-raphael-landovitz/

11/27/2025

Check out this upcoming webinar hosted by AIDS Coordinator’s Office taking place on , December 1st at 2PM PT, entitled “Healing from Trauma to Strengthen HIV Care Engagement among American Indian and Alaska Natives in Los Angeles.” Register here: http://bit.ly/ACOWAD25

11/26/2025

Check out this upcoming webinar hosted by The Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law taking place on , December 1st at 12PM PT, entitled “Forty Years of HIV Criminalization and a Path to Reform.” The webinar will discuss criminalization in the United States. RSVP: www.tinyurl.com/WorldAIDSwebinar

11/25/2025

Join UCLA-CDU CFAR for their training workshop entitled "A Collaborative Workshop on Recruitment and Retention for and Social Research" featuring Dr. Ian Holloway, Policy Impact Core Scientist on December 11, 2025, at 12PM PT. RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/bp6k6c86

11/24/2025

This upcoming featuring Dr. Peter Hunt, Co-Director at
UCSF Bay Area Center for AIDS Research entitled "CMV, Aging, and HIV" will take place virtually (in-person option available) on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 11 AM PT. Register here: https://uclahs.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEqc-yqrDMsG9dTM3-wm68l7NkjGmhK6vq1

Check out the upcoming on Dec 16th, at 11AM PT, at BSRB 154 or via Zoom! Dr. Hunt (UCSF Bay Area Center for AIDS Research) will review the evidence supporting a potential role of asymptomatic CMV co-infection as a driver of morbidity and mortality in people treated with . Register: https://uclahs.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEqc-yqrDMsG9dTM3-wm68l7NkjGmhK6vq1

11/21/2025

Check out this upcoming seminar hosted by UC San Diego HIV Institute and 's Development Core on December 9, 2025, at 12PM PT! This seminar entitled "From Macro to Micro: , Zimbabwe, and a Dash of Good Luck," will feature Dr. Shirish Balachandra. Register here: https://ow.ly/SFMJ50Xt33W

Join Us, Tuesday, December 9 at 12pm. Dr. Balachandra will present on “From Macro to Micro: PEPFAR, Zimbabwe, and a Dash of Good Luck”.
Register here: https://ow.ly/RCmF50Xt33B

11/21/2025

The latest issue brief published by NASTAD illustrates nationwide implications of the proposed cuts and underscores the critical role of federal funding in sustaining , , and related public health programs. Read more: https://nastad.org/resources/impact-proposed-federal-budget-cuts-health-departments

📙NASTAD conducted a survey in which 42 jurisdictions reported on systemwide effects on the public health workforce as it relates to proposed federal budget cuts on health departments.

💲Funding instability threatens program operations and the people who carry them out. Respondents reported widespread concerns about:
- State-level hiring freezes and procurement delays.
- Reduced contractor and subrecipient support.
- Diminished technical assistance and community engagement capacity.
- These conditions mirror longstanding structural vulnerabilities that have hindered the nation’s ability to sustain and retain a skilled public health workforce.

Read more here: https://nastad.org/resources/impact-proposed-federal-budget-cuts-health-departments

11/20/2025

A reminder to share any comments on the CDC by December 1st. To have the greatest impact, please share your role in HIV care and explain the importance of surveillance data to strengthen your efforts to end the HIV epidemic. Submit here: https://idsociety.quorum.us/campaign/143786/

The deadline to comment is Dec. 1, 2025.

11/19/2025

Applications are now open for 's Visiting Scholars in HIV Implementation Science Program! Early to mid-career and Scholars will receive expert mentorship and build or strengthen community partnerships. Apply by Sunday, January 4, 2026: http://tinyurl.com/3dyp67f6

11/18/2025

Check out this exciting virtual panel hosted by Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS at Yale University in honor of World AIDS Day ( ) on December 2, 2025, at 9AM ET! Panelists will discuss their current research and approaches to addressing the syndemic. Register here: https://yale.zoom.us/meeting/register/99AmJ2skSK2aGWKHuldoLw

11/18/2025

Explore the Research Document Library that connects early-career investigators with examples of successful study protocols, detailed procedures, and other documentation to support the development of their own study design. Learn more: https://sph.emory.edu/news/new-online-tool-helps-early-career-investigators-launch-hiv-research-projects

Calling all early-career HIV investigators & CBOs who are engaged in HIV research!

📚 Check out the HIV Research Document Library with 300+ protocols, SOPs, & study docs from funded HIV research. Free + publicly available to support your grant proposals.

Details → https://buff.ly/DjUaZPi