Towards an HIV Cure
What Towards an HIV Cure does
The Towards an HIV Cure programme, launched in 2011, advances the HIV cure field in countries where resources are limited. It fosters interaction between HIV cure researchers and other biomedical fields to mobilize resources and expertise towards this goal.
Towards an HIV Cure in context
Treatment advances mean that HIV is now a chronic disease that can be managed effectively as long as there is adequate access to services. But lifelong treatment is a strain both for a person living with HIV and for health systems. According to the NIH, the lifetime cost of treating HIV can range from hundreds of thousands to over a million US dollars per person. A cure for HIV remains a priority.
The academy has been a unique and lasting experience for me as a young researcher. I was able to write an impactful research proposal and to build self-confidence for presentations.
2023 Research-for-Cure Academy participant
Towards an HIV Cure in action
The IAS created the Towards an HIV Cure programme to accelerate global scientific research, advocacy and collaboration towards a cure for HIV, a major strategic priority for the IAS.
The IAS Towards an HIV Cure programme:
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Promotes scientific exchange and collaboration and increased research literacy
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Grows capacity-building programmes for HIV researchers and community advocates in countries where resources for HIV cure research are limited
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Advocates for the prioritization of HIV cure in the global health agenda by supporting a well-informed, multidisciplinary network
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Upcoming activities
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Research-for-Cure Academy – South Africa – 5-7 November 2024
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Research-for-Cure Academy 2024 (South Africa) – late 2024
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Advocacy-for-Cure Academy – mid-2025
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HIV Cure Forum at IAS 2025 – July 2025
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