Pt. 2: Scientific Advances in HIV Detection and Treatment
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Aired December 2, 2020 When HIV emerged in the U.S., there was no treatment and no hope for those infected. Now, after four decades of research, it’s possible to live a long life with HIV, and the diagnostic tools needed to end the HIV epidemic could be in hand. The second program in the series explores the scientific advances made in HIV detection and treatment, as well as the obstacles we must overcome to make an HIV-free future a reality. Moderator: Sabrina Sholts, Curator of Biological Anthropology Speakers: Seble Kassaye, M.D., Associate Professor, Department of Medicine/Infectious Diseases, Georgetown University Robert Yarchoan, M.D., Chief of the HIV and AIDS Malignancy Branch at the National Cancer Institute This webinar was produced in connection to the exhibit Outbreak: Epidemics in a Connected World. To learn more about the exhibit visit https://naturalhistory.si.edu/exhibits/outbreak-epidemics-connected-world You can find more information on the museum's upcoming programs on the Outbreak Video Webinars page: https://naturalhistory.si.edu/education/after-hours/video-webinars-outbreak-epidemics-connected-world
