Congratulations to A/Prof Catherine O’Connor who was awarded the #ASRHA Distinguished Service Award in recognition of ‘visionary leadership and outstanding contribution in the field of sexual and reproductive health’ at #HIVAIDS2022 #SH2022 this week. 📷
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Our latest meta-analysis study of comparing ancestral +variant based boosters has been featured by both Nature and Science!
nature.com/articles/d4158
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Hepatitis B & hepatitis C are not transmitted through saliva.
Misinformation about viral hepatitis transmission increases stigma and discrimination & causes undue stress for those who incorrectly believe they could be at risk.
Read the joint statement from &
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Prof Joel Palefsky at the Kirby Institute Seminar Room talking about why understanding the burden of #AnalCancer in different risk groups is important, findings from the ANCHOR study and the implications for clinical practice and guidelines.
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Congratulations to Professor Raina MacIntyre who has been awarded the prestigious Department of Defence Eureka Prize for Leadership in Science and Innovation at the award ceremony this week.
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Preventing Cervical Cancer 2022 hybrid conference (PCC2022) – Melbourne & virtual. Discuss innovation and equity in the elimination of cervical cancer. Details and registration here 👉acpcc.org.au/pcc2022/
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📢 You have till 12:30pm AEST today to register for our seminar today at 1pm on #AnalCancer prevention in people living with #HIV. We'll catch you at the Kirby or online to hear about the findings from two research studies.
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Help respond to #monkeypox in Australia by completing this national survey of gay & bisexual men assessing knowledge, concern & willingness to get vaccinated/change bahaviour. Access this confidential survey here: buff.ly/3ckQUx9
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Aligns with this summary and perspective of a recent analysis by that suggests there may be little difference between the 2 bivalent vaccines (BA.1 v. BA.5)
medrxiv.org/content/10.110
nature.com/articles/d4158 by
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Just as community played an important role throughout the #HIV epidemic, so too did they play a key role throughout #Covid_19
Community will undoubtedly continue to play a central role as we work together to address #MPX in the coming months link.springer.com/article/10.100
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The Health Economics and Research Network (HERN) are excited to host Dr Eduardo P. Banzon () next Mon 5 Sep. Learn about how health economics analysis/tools have helped countries in Southeast Asia in pursuing & achieving Universal Health Coverage.
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Next Tuesday, join us as we hear from Dr Shelley Walker () who will present qualitative research findings of the #COVID19 and Drug Use Experiences (CoDE) study.
📅 1pm AEST, Tue 6 Sep 💻 Online | Free
🗣 kirby.unsw.edu.au/event/dr-shell
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🏆 Professor Raina MacIntyre is awarded the @DeptDefence Eureka Prize for Leadership in Science and Innovation.
Learn more: youtu.be/Wf3gyhuCqtM #EurekaPrizes
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Congratulations to Professor Raina MacIntyre #EurekaPrizes winner of the Eureka Prize for Leadership in Science and Innovation. - inspiring work!
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Jackie Thomas presents 'Enhance Walkabout' - a pilot project to improve sexual health engagement among young Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people.
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Jackie Thomas presents early findings from the Enhance Walkabout program to improve sexual health engagement among young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. #SH2022
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"Drop everything and get to the event - there's nothing like it!"
Prof Andrew Grulich from
#HIVAIDS2022 #SH2022
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PhD candidate presents on opportunities in the 715 STI testing in routine health assessments. #SH2022
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Prof Andrew Grulich is one of four Regional Representatives on the IAS Governing Council and emphasises the importance of hosting this conference in our region- we have a lot to do if we want to catch up with global progress.
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Congratulations Dr on receiving the 2022 Levinia Crooks Emerging Leader in BBV/STI Award at the joint #HIVAIDS2022 #SH2022 conferences today!
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Mark you calendars! Prof Raina MacIntyre will join and at "Welcome to the Pandemicene" as part of the Antidote Festival at .
📆 11am AEST, Sun 11 Sep
🎟️ Book tix below 👇
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A very special day in the office today. A huge thank you to for nominating me and my wonderful colleagues who this recognition should be shared with #HIVAIDS2022 #SH2022
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A huge congratulations to Dr @skye_mcgregor who has received the Levinia Crooks Emerging Leader Award for her leadership in research partnerships in BBI/STI surveillance. She’s pictured here with her mentor, friend & fellow leader in the field, Rebecca Guy #HIVAIDS2022 #SH2022
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Dr Ben Bavington from highliting the 'shitstorm' that can ensue when #UequalsU is discussed publicly in some countries, and the importance in more work in this space to reduce stigma. Awareness of U=U among MSM in Aisa is surprisingly low
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A huge congratulations to Dr who has received the Levinia Crooks Emerging Leader Award for her leadership in research partnerships in BBI/STI surveillance. She’s pictured here with her mentor, friend & fellow leader in the field, Rebecca Guy #HIVAIDS2022 #SH2022
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Congratulations to Dr from - worthy recipient of the Levinia Crooks Emerging Leader Award 👏🥳👏🥳 #HIVAIDS2022 #sh2022
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“Despite record low HIV diagnoses, additional investment and effort is needed for Australia to achieve its UNAIDS targets,” says Adj. Prof. Darryl O’Donnell, CEO of , emphasising the importance of testing and people knowing their HIV status.
kirby.unsw.edu.au/news/australia
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Cure session at #HIVAIDS2022 with Dr Chantelle Ahlenstiel from summarising current strategies for #HIV cure. Tour de force!
Need equity, accessibility and acceptability in cure research!
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discussing gay/bi men’s behaviour in NSW during COVID showing HIV testing fell more in suburbs with fewer gay residents and that younger men (<25) who have condomless sex are much less likely to use PrEP than older peers #HIVAIDS2022 #SH2022
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Can't be at #HIVAIDS2022 #SH2022 but I can at least share this brand new article on the way that Australian sexual & reproductive health services were sustained through COVID-19 restrictions: such an impressive sector!
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Update: Anal cancer screening & treatment from ANCHOR, SPANC, community input & local implications with exciting panel discussion starring Andrew Grulich, Joel Palefsky, Jason Ong, Jane Costello and Richard Hillman. #HIVAIDS2022 #SH2022
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According to the latest #HIV data, released today, almost half of new HIV diagnoses were 'late diagnoses'. Scott Harlum, President of , says "Early diagnosis is crucial to support the health of individuals, as well as prevent onward transmission." kirby.unsw.edu.au/news/australia
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More work needed to reduce HIV-related stigma.
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Prof @martinxholt is releasing the @CSRH_UNSW Annual Trends in Behaviour Report on HIV/STIs in Australia. There have been continuing effects of COVID-19 on gay and bisexual men’s behaviour. #HIVAIDS2022 #SH2022
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Prof is releasing the Annual Trends in Behaviour Report on HIV/STIs in Australia. There have been continuing effects of COVID-19 on gay and bisexual men’s behaviour. #HIVAIDS2022 #SH2022
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48% decrease over the past ten years, likely due to TasP, PrEP and COVID. Almost half of all notifications were diagnosed late #HIVAIDS2022
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Dr @skye_mcgregor officially launching the #HIV chapter of the HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmissible infections Annual Surveillance Report at #HIVAIDS2022
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discussing a digital qualitative evaluation of the MyCheck pathway for clients to arrange STI testing remotely; a very convenient alternative especially during lockdown #SH2022 #HIVAIDS2022
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Dr officially launching the #HIV chapter of the HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmissible infections Annual Surveillance Report at #HIVAIDS2022
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Ben Bavinton from UNSW kicking off the Long Acting Injectables for PrEP session. Ben is offering up the latest evidence on efficacy and effectiveness as well as acceptability.
#HIVAIDS2022 #SH2022
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The Kirby’s Lisa Vallely is presenting a keynote on the association between sexually transmissible infections and adverse birth outcomes in low and middle income countries #SH2022
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