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Animation: Understanding the Immune System
and AIDS Vaccine Strategies

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First Positive Signal from Large-Scale HIV Vaccine Trial

Results released from the RV144 trial in Thailand show a prime-boost vaccine combination offers a modest but statistically significant level of protection against HIV infection.                                  Read full story

 

A Living History of AIDS Vaccine Research

A special series on the history of AIDS vaccine research and development as told by some of the leading researchers and policymakers in the field. Each chapter in the Living History of AIDS Vaccine Research features a video podcast, as well as articles in the print and online versions of IAVI Report
 


Diagram: The Immune System and AIDS Vaccine Strategies

An illustration explaining the immune system, how HIV interacts with the immune system, and strategies researchers are using to try to induce immune responses against HIV through vaccination.

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Deciphering AIDS Vaccines 

An anthology of VAX and IAVI Report articles explaining key concepts in AIDS vaccine research and clinical trials. The articles in this anthology have been carefully selected to include information regarding all aspects of the AIDS vaccine field and to help the reader understand more about the science of AIDS vaccines and the clinical trials process, as well as alternate HIV prevention strategies and other vaccines that may provide lessons for the AIDS vaccine field.

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Useful Links
AIDS Education Global Information (AEGIS)
A nonprofit organization that was established in 1990 in response to the growing HIV/AIDS pandemic.
International Partnership for Microbicides (IPM)
A non-profit product development partnership (PDP) established in 2002 to prevent HIV transmission by accelerating the development and availability of a safe and effective microbicide for use by women in developing countries
Transatlantic Partners Against AIDS (TPAA) An independent, non-governmental organization that leverages the political, civic, scientific, and economic resources of North American, European, and Eurasian partners to combat the rapid and devastating spread of HIV/AIDS in Russia, Ukraine and neighboring countries.
The Well Project
The Well Project, Inc., A Not For Profit Corporation, is an initiative conceived, developed, and administered by HIV+ women and those who are affected by thi s disease.
World Bank
Made up of two unique development institutions owned by 184 member countries; the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA).
AIDS Newspaper Articles Archive
A Free Service Provided by NewspaperARCHIVE.com.
Immunopaedia
A scientific programme to enrich healthcare through immunology knowledge.