Monthly Archives: April 2012

Longer breastfeeding and ART could lower HIV transmission to babies

New research finds that early weaning does not protect against HIV transmission Read More

Friday ID Conference: “An STD/HIV potpourri: the latest research from UNC trainees”

Title: Friday ID Conference: “An STD/HIV potpourri: the latest research from UNC trainees” Speakers: Vicki Mobley, Ali Groves, Nora Rosenberg, Elizabeth Pollom Date: April 27, 2012 Start Time: 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Location: 1131 Bioinformatics

Friday ID Conference: “Antiretroviral therapy: new agents for HIV. What does the pipeline look like?”

Title: Friday ID Conference: “Antiretroviral therapy: new agents for HIV. What does the pipeline look like?”  - Joseph Eron, MD Date: April 20, 2012 Time: 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Location: 1131 Bioinformatics (directions)

‘Global heroes’ arrive at UNC, dedicated to women’s health

Read IGHID director Myron Cohen’s latest global health update column Read More

Myron Cohen honored for HIV prevention study

Dr. Cohen has received the top award from the Clinical Research Forum Read More

Friday ID Conference: “Can beta-lactam/beta-lactam inhibitor combinations be used to treat extended spectrum beta-lactamase producing E coli?”

Title: Friday ID Conference: “Can beta-lactam/beta-lactam inhibitor combinations be  used to treat extended spectrum beta-lactamase producing E coli?” Speakers: Anne Lachiewicz, MD, MPH; Melissa Miller, PhD; Ralph Raasch, PharmD Date: Location: 1131 Bioinformatics (directions) 9:30 a.m.

TGHC Monthly Breakfast Discussion: “Revisiting The Humanitarian Paradox: Seeking a Balance Between the Moral Imperative to Act, with the Moral Hazards of Acting”

Title: TGHC Monthly Breakfast Discussion: “Revisiting The Humanitarian Paradox: Seeking a Balance Between the Moral Imperative to Act, with the Moral Hazards of Acting” Date: April 26, 2012 Time: 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. Location: NC Biotechnology Center (directions) RSVP by … Read More

Heels in the Field: “Cancer and Global Health”

Title: Heels in the Field: “Cancer and Global Health” with Dr. Carol Shores Date: Friday, April 13, 2012 Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Location: 4003 FedEx Global Education Center Please RSVP to laram@email.unc.edu

Blood cancers rapidly increasing and unaddressed in sub-Saharan Africa

UNC-led team offers clinical and research agenda Read More

UNC study shows 1.8 billion people still drinking unsafe water

There persists great challenges to improving the world’s access to safe water Read More