HIV AIDS Research Updates from Montaner Lab

05/20/2025

Wistar’s Dr. Luis Montaner and the BEAT-HIV Delaney Collaboratory joined together with CRISPR for a CURE to share their research into finding a cure for HIV during an event at the Public Health Management Corporation’s offices on 5/16.

As two of 10 Martin Delaney Collaboratories for HIV Cure in the United States, these Philadelphia-based consortiums bring together the top HIV researchers from leading academic research institutions to investigate and uncover potential treatments to eradicate HIV.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3Zt4mnN

07/30/2024

Exciting news for research! The Wistar Institute Launches Cure and Viral Diseases Center - announced July 16, 2024.

The Wistar Institute Launches HIV Cure and Viral Diseases Center Press Releases

06/21/2024

The Summit is back! This year's theme is "Keep Going, Keep Moving, A Cure is in Sight." Check out this article from PGN about the June 27 event.

After a five-year hiatus, Philadelphia FIGHT will honor AIDS Education Month with a no-cost, day-long summit at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on June 27. The gathering will explore the latest innovations and strategies in HIV treatment and prevention and present on the latest developments in ef...

06/18/2024

https://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2024/06/17/why-this-wistar-scientist-sees-hope-for-hiv-cure.html

In this article, Dr. Luis J. Montaner answers questions about how HIV works, the probability of finding a cure and what it’s like collaborating with local communities on HIV research.

06/18/2024

Highlights Wistar HIV Cure-directed program and our continued work with the community.

In this article, Dr. Luis J. Montaner answers questions about how HIV works, the probability of finding a cure and what it’s like collaborating with local communities on HIV research.

06/13/2024

BEAT-HIV and CRISPR for Cure are presenting an update at this year's AIDS Education Month HIV Education Summit on June 27 at 10:45. Come see us at the Pennsylvania Convention Center!
Details: https://fight.org/event/2024-aids-education-month-summit/

06/03/2024

Register today! The 2024 Jonathan Lax Memorial Award Lecture features Dr. Drew Weissman, 2023 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine.

IN PERSON REGISTRATION: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/28th-jonathan-lax-memorial-award-lecture-in-person-registration-tickets-909823315027

VIRTUAL REGISTRATION: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ypjKw6u6RTWGgKOj5SDTog

04/29/2024

Thanks to BEAT-HIV CAB for tabling at the Penn Relays and sharing the message that we are working toward a cure for HIV.

04/04/2024

We'll be there! Looking forward to learning more about HIV cure research in Philadelphia!

Philadelphia FIGHT, a comprehensive health services organization providing primary medical and dental care, consumer education, advocacy and research.

04/03/2024

Are you a PWN member living with HIV? Join our virtual support group, Sister Circle, for a space to release and find peace! ✨ Join us Thursday, April 4th at 8pm ET/7pm CT/5pm PT. Registration required to attend: bit.ly/PWNCARES (all caps). Hope to see you there! 💗

03/08/2024

On International Women's Day, we are grateful to all and for all of the women who participate in BEAT-HIV cure directed research and for all of the women who volunteer and help us work toward ending HIV in our lifetime.

02/09/2024

Honored to have contributed to raising awareness of the need to address disparities in Black communities regarding HIV testing, PreP use, maintaining suppression on ART, and access to healthcare.

To help shine a light and create change, 25 years ago Feb. 7 was designated as a day of observance to acknowledge the impact of HIV on African Americans.