In 1988, I tested positive for HIV and also got an AIDS diagnosis because of my low T cell count.So then 30 years went by and in 2018, I had acute myeloid leukemia and I needed a bone marrow transplant. So they looked for a donor who has a specific mutation, the CCR5 Delta 32. That prevents HIV from attaching to your cells. So my donor had that mutation and so when I got his bone marrow, I no longer have HIV. So it's pretty cool after 30 years.
Read MoreHIV Cure Research Day (@HIVCureResearchDay) is an awareness day aimed at raising awareness about HIV cure research and celebrating the efforts of researchers, advocates, and community members working towards finding a cure for HIV. The day is observed on December 14th.
Read MoreAs the chief of HIV Services/Early Intervention Clinc, we knew we had to figure out how to treat a mostly uninsured population, when the lab costs alone were going to run into the hundreds of dollars (HIV, Hepatitis B and C, GC/Chlamydia testing at all exposed sites, blood chemistries). We were lucky…
Read MoreA summer intern and his reflections with community research and helping with the development of a startup platform.
Read MoreHip Hip and Health…we are working on the “beat” to innovate your health. A hip hop and health collaboration!!!
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Read MoreBulls of Durham Founder and CEO, Sheila Amir, discusses her road to entrepreneurial success. "To say I’ve learned a lot since starting my first business 8 years ago would be an understatement. I think the greatest lesson lies in the how and why I initially became self-employed."
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