Organization: Center of Excellence for Research in AIDS (CERiA), University of Malaya
Region: Asia and the Pacific Islands
Nationality: Turkey
Country: Switzerland
Interests & expertise: Ageing with HIV
Profession or occupation: Healthcare worker
What inspires you to work in the HIV field?
I believe my story can raise awareness and create understanding of how discrimination fuelled by stigma affects the lives of people living with HIV. Also, I believe there is need for researchers who are also community members in order to influence the stigma and discriminatory language within academic networks.
What are your goals as an IAS change maker?
My goals are to reach out to as many people as possible and share my experiences and knowledge, which I have gained doing HIV advocacy for five years.