-+*OHTN CIHR New Investigator Sharmistha Mishra develops mathematical models to understand the transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases and to assess the potential outcome of different prevention strategies. Why OHTN is supporting the development of this investigator: Effective modelling can aid policy and practice decision-making by offering evidence-based estimates of the outcomes of …
-+*Research Team: Rupert Kaul, Darrell Tan (Clinical Director) as well as clinical colleagues Adrienne Chan and Anita Rachlis (Sunnybrook); Sharon Walmsley and Isaac Bogoch (Toronto General Hospital), Mona Loutfy (Women’s College Hospital and Maple Leaf Medical Clinic), and Drs. Kevin Gough and Darrell Tan (St. Michael’s Hospital). What is this research about? Clinical trials published …
University of Toronto HIV Clinical Prevention Research Unit Read More »
-+*Research Team: Paul MacPherson (principal investigator), Giresh Dwivedi, Rob Beanlands, Jonathan Angel, Kwan Chan, Robert deKamp, George Wells, Vicente Corrales-Medina What is this research about? Cardiovascular disease is an increasingly common health concern among people with HIV, typically occurring at an earlier age than in the general population. While people living with HIV often have …
Preventive use of statins to reduce arterial inflammation in HIV Read More »
-+*Research Team: Trevor Hart (nominated principal investigator), Jody Jollimore (principal investigator), John Cox (principal investigator), Gilles Lambert (principal investigator), David Moore (principal investigator), Daniel Grace (principal investigator); Ann Burchell; Art Zoccole; Ayden Scheim; Barry Adam; Bertrand Lebouche; Bouchra Serhir; Brent Oliver; Brian Hansen; Cecile Tremblay; Clemon George; Dan Allman; Darrell Tan; David Brennan; David Thompson; …
-+*Research Team: Marvelous Muchenje, Wangari Tharao, Mercy Gichuki, David Seekings and Lydia Makoroka What is this research about? The WILLOW (Women Involved in Life Learning from Other Women) intervention was developed in the US and has been shown to be a highly effective HIV prevention intervention for women living with HIV. Through interactive discussions within …
-+*Research Team: Trevor Hart (nominated principal investigator), Barry Adam (co-principal investigator), Sandra Gardner, Elgin Lim, Robert Leahy, Mona Loutfy, John Maxwell, James Murray, Malcolm Steinberg What is this research about? Gay Poz Sex (GPS) is an eight-week sexual health intervention by and for gay and bisexual men who are HIV-positive. The program is facilitated by …
-+*The OHTN offers community-based research funding to support community-based agencies, their staff, and people living with HIV/AIDS in undertaking research and evaluation activities. These activities must have a meaningful impact in the short- to medium- term for those most affected by HIV. Funding may aid community members to: Develop and modify effective programs and services …
-+*Research Team: Salit, Irving E. (co-Principal Investigator); Rosenes, Ron (co-Principal Investigator); Brunetta, Jason; Burchell, Ann; Grennan, Jonathan; Kaul, Rupert; Macpherson, Paul; McEwen, Owen; Raboud, Janet; Rachlis, Anita; Severini, Alberto; Tan, Darrell Hoi San; Tinmouth, Jill What is this research about? Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection. Previous research by this research …
HPV-SAVE Study Team: Screening and Vaccine Evaluation in men who have sex with men Read More »
-+*Research Team: Tony Antoniou (Principal Investigator); Mona Loutfy; Ahmed Bayoumi, Rick Glazier; Mark Yudin; Jason Brophy; Wangari Tharao; Shari Margolese; Khatundi Masinde What is this research about? With advances in HIV care, women living with HIV can live healthy, active lives; over two-thirds wish to become mothers. With appropriate prenatal care, transmission from mother to …
Improving Maternal and Neonatal Care for Women with HIV Read More »
