NIH World AIDS Day Event 2024: Progress, Innovation, and Impact in HIV Research 

To mark the 2024 World AIDS Day observance, NIH will convene a panel of distinguished experts to discuss progress, innovation, and impact in HIV research.

Wednesday, December 4, 2024
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EST

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Decades of investment across the research have led to incredible progress in HIV research:

• Recent transformational discoveries are changing how we address HIV prevention and treatment, including a new medication that prevents HIV transmission and the development of novel strategies to encourage HIV testing and treatment.
• Thanks to innovations in service delivery, scientists are identifying creative ways to ensure equitable access to effective interventions, particularly for individuals and communities disproportionately affected by HIV.

But many structural and social factors continue to impede access, reach, and adoption of effective prevention and treatment strategies. Considerable work remains if we are to reach the communities and people most in need across the United States and around the world. As we celebrate breakthroughs in HIV research, we must accelerate scientific progress and ensure that those with, and affected by, HIV have the chance to inform future studies, participate in research, and experience the life-changing impact of research innovations. 

Join NIH for this live virtual event and public question and answer session. 

Registration is required. Submit questions before the event to OARInfo@nih.gov, or during the event via the Zoom platform.

Agenda

11:00 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. Opening Remarks 
11:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. Panel Discussion 
12:10 p.m. – 12:25 p.m. Audience Q&A 
12:25 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. World AIDS Day Tribute

Speakers

Geri R. Donenberg, Ph.D. (co-moderator)
Associate Director for AIDS Research and
Director, Office of AIDS Research
National Institutes of Health

Francisco Ruiz, M.S. (co-moderator)
Director
White House Office of National AIDS Policy

Latesha Elopre, M.D., M.S.P.H. (panelist) 
Associate Professor
Division of Infectious Disease
University of Alabama at Birmingham

LaRon E. Nelson, Ph.D., RN (panelist) 
Independence Foundation Professor of Nursing
Yale School of Nursing

Jeanne Marrazzo, M.D., M.P.H. (panelist) 
Director
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases 
National Institutes of Health

Eric Freed, Ph.D. (panelist) 
Senior Investigator
HIV Dynamics and Replication Program 
National Cancer Institute 
National Institutes of Health

Additional Information

Learn more about World AIDS Day observances at NIH.