TD Bank Group supports CANFAR’s youth sexual health education through Sexfluent.ca
Sexfluent to receive $300,000 over 3 years to amplify the reach and engagement among Canada’s youth in their sexual health. CANFAR is excited to announce that TD Bank Group (TD) has generously pledged $300,000 over the next three years through its corporate citizenship platform, the TD Ready Commitment, to support the growth and expansion of […]
Announcing the 2024 CAHR-CANFAR Excellence in HIV Award Recipients
CANFAR and CAHR are excited to announce the recipients of the 2024 CAHR-CANFAR Excellence in HIV Research Awards. These awards, bestowed since 2017, honour mid-career researchers who, while at the prime of their careers, have achieved a track record of excellence and demonstrated a commitment to improving the lives of those living with HIV with […]
Research Spotlight: How does HIV affect pregnancy?
Women living with HIV can give birth without passing the virus to their babies thanks to breakthrough therapies like antiretroviral therapy (A.R.T.). But many babies born to HIV-positive women experience negative outcomes, some of which are not discovered until a long time after a child is born.
Congratulating the recipients of the 2023 CANFAR Patrons’ Circle Awards
2023 CANFAR Patrons’ Circle Awards CANFAR awarded several of our dedicated community members for their advocacy and advancements in Canada’s HIV epidemic at an intimate ceremony on April 19, 2023. Here, we pay tribute to these amazing community champions. Molly Johnson Known as one of Canada’s greatest voices, award-winning jazz vocalist Molly Johnson is a […]
Announcing the recipients of the 2023 CAHR-CANFAR Excellence in Research Awards
https://canfar.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CAHR-CANFAR-Excellence-Award-Winners.mp4 Announcing the recipients of the 2023 CAHR-CANFAR Excellence in Research Awards The Canadian Association for HIV Research (CAHR) and the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR) are pleased to announce the 2023 winners of the CAHR-CANFAR Excellence in Research Awards. These awards are bestowed annually to mid-career researchers who while at the prime of […]
SOLO STUDY
SOLO STUDY GTA-based HIV self-testing research study launches to reach African, Caribbean and Black communities facing barriers to HIV testing and care, including those created by COVID-19 The study will provide culturally appropriate HIV engagement and councelling to 2,500 ACB people in Toronto through access to HIV self-testing kits and connections to care. TORONTO, Oct. 25, […]
CANFAR’s First Annual Yorkville Block Party
On September 22nd, 2021, CANFAR held its first annual Yorkville Block Party within one of Bloor-Yorkville’s most prestigious locations, 99 Yorkville Avenue. CANFAR safely welcomed close to 100 guests for a champagne welcome reception at the Christian Louboutin boutique and Taglialatella Gallery followed by a luncheon at Sofia restaurant. This first annual event was co-chaired by Sylvia Mantella, Christine Rezvanian, Isabella Baboury […]
Congratulations to this year’s CANFAR/CTN Postdoc Fellow, Dr. Cara Spence
The CTN Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards Program was launched to collaborate with and nurture the next generation of top HIV and STBBI investigators. It provides an opportunity for early-career researchers to advance their experience and write a trial protocol, research program, and develop and run their own trial. Research Project Under the Covers: The Truth and […]
Five things you can do right now to make a difference in our fight against Covid-19
A sincere thank you to our long-time CANFAR family member, Dr. Darrell Tan, for joining our CANFAR Legacy 2.0 event this month. Dr. Tan is an infectious diseases physician and clinician-scientist leading multiple efforts to end the HIV epidemic in Canada. Dr. Tan shares 5 actionable things Canadians can do at the grassroots level to […]
Congratulations to Dr. Stanley Read on receiving the 2020 University of Alberta Distinguished Alumni Award
2020 Alumni Award Recipients University of Alberta alumni around the globe uphold the promise to use their education “for the public good” through their professional achievements, community service and innovation. The Alumni Awards recognize these contributions and tell the stories of our exceptional alumni, inspiring us all to Do Great Things. Distinguished Alumni Award The […]