EGPAF Leads Research Into Malnutrition and HIV in Children
The groundbreaking Kabeho Study in Rwanda may provide clues into the role nutrition plays in reducing the transmission of HIV. Keep reading
EGPAF Award Recipient Presents Research Toward Eliminating Mother-to-Child Transmission
This week, Lindsay Wieczorek, Ph.D., presented her research on neutralizing antibodies and their role in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) at the first HIV Research for Prevention (HIVR4P) Conference in Cape Town, South Africa. Wieczorek received EGPAF’s Susie Zeegen Postdoctoral Award in 2013. Keep reading
Expert Opinion: The First Real Prevention Is Keeping Children HIV-free
Nick Hellmann, M.D., has worked on the front lines in the battle against HIV/AIDS since the early 1980s. With the number of new infections in children decreasing worldwide, he says finally ending the pandemic will require research toward a vaccine, stronger health systems, and improved maternal and child health worldwide. Keep reading
EGPAF and Lionsgate Team Up to End AIDS in Children
Here at the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF), we love a great movie. That’s why we’re so excited that our friends at Lionsgate are auctioning off five autographed posters from the highly anticipated movie, “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1,” the third installment of the popular adventure film series. Keep reading
Celebrities, Advocates, and Friends Gather for the 25th A Time For Heroes
Celebrities, advocates, and long-term friends of the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) gathered to celebrate its 25th annual A Time for Heroes family festival on Sunday, Oct. 19 at the BookBindery in Culver City, CA. Keep reading
Want to Prevent HIV Infection? Empower Girls!
When girls live with violence and poverty, they are more vulnerable to HIV. But when they are safe and have access to financial resources and education, their odds dramatically improve. Keep reading
Walk to End HIV: The Finish Line is in Sight
Join Team EGPAF at the Walk to End HIV this Saturday, October 25 in Washington D.C. Help raise awareness and funds to end the HIV/AIDS pandemic, both at home and abroad. Keep reading
Highways, HIV, and Health Care in Uganda
Savannah Russo observed the work being done by EGPAF partner, Katuna MARPS, a community-based organization in Uganda. Katuna MARPS provides critical education, health care, and support to women who work in the commercial sex industry and other high-risk populations. Keep reading
Putting Children at the Center of the End of AIDS
The global community has failed to adequately address and prioritize pediatric HIV treatment. This failure undermines efforts to tackle this disease and makes the global goal of ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030 effectively impossible. In this Lancet Global Health Blog, Chip Lyons, EGPAF president and CEO calls for children to be front and center, in the fight to end HIV/AIDS. Keep reading
