Ending the HIV Epidemic in Canada by 2025
In Canada, we have reached a point where the number of new HIV diagnoses annually has not decreased. But how close are we to ending HIV in Canada? It is estimated that 2,570 people became infected with HIV in Canada in 2014, only slightly lower than in 2011. This is about one new infection every...
CAHR-CANFAR Excellence in Research Awards
CANFAR is pleased to the launch the 2018 CAHR – CANFAR Excellence in Research Awards. The Excellence in Research Awards program is intended to highlight and celebrate the contributions of Canadian researchers in HIV/AIDS research in Canada and internationally. Each year at the CAHR Conference, up to five awards will be bestowed to highlight the achievements of...
Dr. Maheu-Giroux wins Dr. Wainberg award
The inaugural Dr. Mark Wainberg Award for Outstanding HIV Research, named in honour of the late Dr. Mark Wainberg (pictured), CANFAR Scientific Advisory Committee Co-Chair, is awarded to Dr. Mathieu Maheu-Giroux of McGill University. There are some anniversaries you celebrate, and others you observe with reverence. The latter was the case on Tuesday, August 22,...