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Preventing HIV has been identified as an urgent global health priority and is the most enduring, long-term solution to the AIDS pandemic. It has been estimated that nearly one-half of the more than 60 million new HIV infections expected to occur by 2015 could be prevented by accelerating research in this area and improving access to effective prevention strategies.
Efforts to make HIV/AIDS treatments available to infected persons could be nearly impossible if the rates of new infections continue to be dramatically higher than rates for persons needing treatment. For example, in the UNAIDS 2006 report, for every one person initiating antiretroviral treatment, six new persons became infected. Thus, prevention interventions are critically needed. In particular, interventions that are practical, tailored, and targeted for some of the most vulnerable at-risk populations, such as women of color, adolescents, young MSM, and substance users, are essential if we are to impact this health crisis. Strong partnerships with community members are needed to ensure the success of prevention programs.
Members of the University of Rochester D-CFAR are experienced scientists and clinicians who are partnering with members of the local and global community to address HIV/AIDS prevention. From vaccine trials to translational behavioral risk reduction projects, members of this core address the many diverse aspects of HIV prevention.
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