Victory for PrEP in Ontario
PrEP, a daily pill to prevent contracting HIV, has provided breakthroughs in HIV prevention strategies in North America. The prescription drug, known as Truvada, now has a generic equivalent that has been approved in Ontario. This is a great step forward. Community activists have spent the last three years advocating for increased access to PrEP, […]
BSE Auction to end all auctions
With Bloor Street Entertains fast approaching (on Wednesday, November 29, 2017), we are delighted to announce that newly appointed CANFAR Board member Sylvia Mantella and Ms. Coco Rocha as Co-Chairs. With seven weeks to go before the big night, we’ve amassed a collection of phenomenal experiences and items totaling almost $100,000. Topping off the list […]
CANFAR Announces Its 30th Year Research Initiatives
On August 22, 2017, Dr. Stanley Read, Chair of CANFAR’s Scientific Advisory Committee announced the inaugural Dr. Mark Wainberg Grant for Outstanding HIV Research recipient. This grant was awarded to Dr. Mathieu Maheu-Giroux of McGill University, in honour of the distinguished research career of the late Dr. Mark Wainberg who was a global pioneer in the world of […]
Q5 with Dr. Linda Chelico and her Team
Lauryn Kronick, CANFAR Senior Manager of Public Relations, interviews Dr. Linda Chelico and her team at the University of Saskatchewan. Your research focuses on how HIV works to survive when it enters the body. When someone contracts HIV, how does the body react? What does HIV do to overcome the body’s attacks? HIV will enter […]
CANFAR’s National Working Group
In collaboration with some of Canada’s most eminent HIV researchers and advocates, CANFAR is pleased to announce the establishment of a National Working Group on HIV & AIDS Research. In late 2015, federal Health Minister Jane Philpott endorsed the 90-90-90 HIV and AIDS target established by the United Nations. These targets are to ensure that […]
Tag No. 5 Vodka
Maverick Distillery | Tag No. 5 Vodka CANFAR events would not be the same without TAG No. 5 Vodka. Guests look forward to enjoying a signature TAG No. 5 cocktail at CANFAR’s events throughout the year. This Ontario vodka is hand-crafted in small batches and makes for a refreshing cocktail base. We would like to […]
Agnico Eagle
AIDSbeat Legends was a rocking success this year, with sincere thanks to Gold Sponsor Agnico Eagle for their support of the event. Agnico Eagle is a senior Canadian gold mining company that has produced precious metals since 1957 and this year, they mark their 60th anniversary as CANFAR marks our 30th year. Congratulations to Agnico […]
Reaching Out to Canadian Youth
This summer, Roxanne Ma, CANFAR Manager of National Awareness Programs, and Muluba Habanyama, CANFAR National Youth Ambassador, travelled to Canada’s west coast where they facilitated a digital storytelling workshop at the “Youth Unleashing Power” symposium in Vancouver Island, BC. The aim was reaching out to Canadian youth Roxanne and Muluba connected with over 21 young […]
CANFAR’s Research Partnerships in its 30th Year
CANFAR continues with its key research partnerships in the areas of HIV prevention, treatment, care, and cure. CANFAR is proud to partner with other leading HIV research centres in Canada and abroad on projects such as the funding of an HIV lab at the University of Toronto and the establishment of an HIV Chair position […]
Q5 With Dr. Sarah Flicker and Her Team: Picturing Participation
Q5 With Dr. Sarah Flicker and Her Team: Picturing Participation May 9, 2017 Cameron Dunkin: CANFAR has recently funded your research project Picturing Participation. Can you tell me a bit about this research? Dr. Flicker: Picturing Participation will be looking at people’s experiences of living with HIV in three different organizations: a hospice, a youth […]