HART

10/07/2020

HART's cover photo

05/20/2020

Exciting news! We are proud to have been a research site for this groundbreaking study!

Exciting #HIV prevention news from HPTN 083 researchers. To learn more, visit: https://bit.ly/2WFFr0d #HPTN083 #PrEP #GivePrepAShot #HIVPrevention

04/10/2019

Achieving Together Texas

What is going on in your community for National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day? Take time today to read the fantastic blogwritten by Jacundo Ramos on engaging young people at https://achievingtogethertx.org/2019/04/07/the-future-is-youth/ .

03/25/2019

Come hear about an opportuniy to bring HIV prevention, treatment and gender-affirming services to transwomen in Houston! Event is FREE. You may RSPV using the following link. We want to hear your voice!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/transhealth-forum-tickets-59351627315

12/31/2018

Your Life Starts Here

Your Life Starts Here

08/28/2018

Those in HIV Care Have Seen Tripled Viral Suppression Rate Since 1997

#TreatmentTuesday we talk about reasons #UndetectableEqualsUntransmittable ! Check out the article from our friends POZ Magazine! #UEqualsU

However, various disparities in such rates—based on race, age and HIV regimen—persist.

04/18/2018

It is #NationalTransgenderHIVTestingDay!

04/09/2018

Houston AIDS Research Team's cover photo

02/07/2018

#NBHAAD

11/20/2017

Today is national Transgender Day of Remembrance

Today is national Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR). Join us to honor those we have lost and build momentum to end the violence against trans communities.

09/22/2017

New high-quality antiretroviral therapy to be launched in South Africa, Kenya and over 90 low-and middle-income countries at reduced price | UNAIDS

Great news!

Have a great weekend!

http://www.unaids.org/en/resources/presscentre/pressreleaseandstatementarchive/2017/september/20170921_TLD

Negotiated pricing agreements have lowered costs and will improve access to quality treatment for people living with HIV

09/04/2017

Boil water notice issued for certain utility districts

Boil water notice issued for certain utility districts

Residents in certain districts need to boil their drinking water for safety.

08/29/2017

Stay Strong Houston!

Please share!

08/16/2017

Hello! Today is #CommunityWednesday!

Melissa Murray, ACTG Community Advisory Board member and Jonatan Gioia, study coordinator were featured on the ACTG CAB Newsletter for their participation at the 2017 ACTG Meeting. They gave a very passionate and interesting presentation about Intersectionality.

Congratulations!

If you are interested in becoming part of our Community Advisory Board, don't hesitate to contact us!

08/15/2017

Despite Risk Factors for Heart Disease, Many With HIV Are Not on Statins

Hello everyone!

We are going to start a new section: #HealthyTuesdays

We will feature different news related to HIV and keeping healthy!

Today, we want to talk about the risks for heart disease!

Did you know HART is doing the REPRIEVE Trial?

Ask us for more information or take a look at http://www.reprievetrial.org/ !

https://www.poz.com/article/despite-risk-factors-heart-disease-many-hiv-statins

A recent study of people with HIV in Chicago found worrisome signs that they are not reaping the potential benefits of the medications.

08/03/2017

Long-acting cabotegravir injection shows promise for HIV prevention

Did you know you can participate in HPTN 083 here in Houston?

E-mail us to [email protected] or call/text 847-PrEP-HTX (847-7737-489)

http://www.aidsmap.com/page/3160501/

A long-acting injectable formulation of cabotegravir given every 8 weeks produces high enough drugs levels in both men and women to offer protection against HIV, according to results from the HPTN 077 study presented this week at the 9th International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science (IAS 2017...

07/12/2017

Twana Lawler

Hello! Today we share an encouraging #POZstory

"Today is a new day"

https://www.poz.com/article/twana-lawler

We all have some type of gift. Use it or you will lose it.

07/08/2017

Follow us to be updated on our current research trials!

Our newest research study is HPTN 083. We are currently evaluating Cabotegravir, an investigational long-acting drug given as an injection every 2 months, as a new form of HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV-uninfected men and transgender women who have sex with men.

If you are interested, contact us for more information at:

* 847 - PREP - HTX (7737-489) *
* [email protected] *

Give PrEP a shot!

07/08/2017

Learn more about HPTN 083, a research study comparing the effectiveness of injections and oral tablets to prevent HIV!

If interested you can contact us at:

847-PrEP-HTX (7737-489)

[email protected]

07/08/2017

Houston AIDS Research Team

06/27/2017

Today is National HIV Testing Day. Are you #DoingIt? Find #HIV testing centers near you: bit.ly/NHTD2017

06/27/2017

Houston AIDS Research Team's cover photo

06/27/2017

Houston AIDS Research Team

06/21/2017

People With HIV Are Living 10 Years Longer

#FightingStigma

http://time.com/4773541/hiv-aids-drugs-life-expectancy/

HIV is no longer as deadly as it used to be, according to a new report

06/12/2017

Today, we remember. Today and always.

Remember Pulse. Remember the 49 beautiful lives we lost. Honor them with action. Today and always.

Art by @brendanhaley 🏳️‍🌈

06/06/2017

POZ Magazine

Today is HIV Long Term Survivors Awareness Day!

#HLTSAD #LongTermSurvivors #HIV #AIDS

05/30/2017

POZ Magazine

Time to raise awareness!

Kicking off today! 30 Days of HIV hopes to raise awareness of the epidemic among African Americans for the weeks leading up to National HIV Testing Day. #NHTD.

05/08/2017

It's Monday and we want to invite you to learn more about us!

Thank you Pride Portraits and Eric Edward Schell for portraying our dear Team Member, Jonatan Gioia!

Indeed, here in our team we are advocates for comprehensive health rights and a liaison between research and the community!

Contact us for more information and like us to keep you posted!

“I am from Buenos Aries, Argentina and recently moved to work on HIV research. As a doctor, I strongly believe that health and education are right for everyone. I am an advocate for comprehensive health rights for the LGBTQ community, a true liaison between science and community.” – Jonatan Gioia

04/19/2017

Tanner White

What is the best advice you ever received?

"You have HIV. Don’t let HIV have you."

Read Tanner White's story here.

https://www.poz.com/article/tanner-white

I have no doubt that we can make the lives of those living with the virus better through time and education.

04/19/2017

Houston AIDS Research Team's cover photo

04/17/2017

Houston AIDS Research Team's cover photo

04/17/2017

The Center of Excellence for Transgender Health: National Transgender HIV Testing Day (NTHTD): April 18

Tomorrow is National Trasgender HIV Testind Day! #doingit

NTHTD is a day to recognize the importance of HIV testing for those at risk of infection, accurate knowledge of HIV status, and continued focus on prevention and HIV medical care and treatment services that are responsive to the needs and experiences of transgender people.

http://transhealth.ucsf.edu/trans?page=ev-nthtd

NTHTD is a day to recognize the importance of routine HIV testing, status awareness and continued focus on HIV prevention and treatment efforts among transgender people. This initiative encourages community-based organizations (CBOs), health jurisdictions, and HIV prevention programs to participate…

04/13/2017

Harvard AIDS Initiative

Harvard AIDS Initiative

Huge loss of a brilliant and kind researcher who made an enormous difference.

04/09/2017

amfAR The Foundation for AIDS Research

On this date in 1990: teenage AIDS activist Ryan White dies of AIDS-related illness at age 18. White, who was ostracized from his school and his community for having AIDS, became a poster child for the fight against AIDS and its related stigma. His legacy lives on today through The Ryan White CARE Act, passed shortly after his death, which is the largest federally funded program specifically for people living with HIV/AIDS.