Scientists use world’s fastest supercomputer to create the largest HIV evolutionary tree
Researchers are using the Roadrunner supercomputer to analyze vast quantities of genetic sequences from HIV infected people in the hope of zeroing in on possible vaccine target areas.
Researchers question evidence linking overlapping sexual partners and African HIV rates
Contrary to conventional wisdom, scientific evidence proving that overlapping multiple sexual partners — concurrency — drives the HIV epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa is actually quite limited
Feelings of stigmatization may discourage HIV patients from proper care
The feeling of stigmatization that people living with HIV often experience doesn’t only exact a psychological toll —new UCLA research suggests it can also lead to quantifiably negative health outcomes.
HIV care providers applaud Congress’ extension of Ryan White program
Medical providers on the front lines of HIV care applaud the U.S. Congress for extending the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, helping to ensure that more than half a million low-income, uninsured, or underinsured people living with HIV/AIDS have access to lifesaving care.
Paradigm shift needed to combat drug resistance
When people travel, bacteria and other infectious agents travel with them. As about a billion people cross international borders each year, many more billions of the bugs come along for the ride.
Marc Landas (Director)
Marc Landas is a filmmaker and writer based in New York.
Leigh E. Carlson (Producer)
Leigh E. Carlson received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Electronic Media from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio and worked for several years in broadcast media as a graphic designer, animator and story producer for the ABC and PBS affiliates in Cincinnati.
Gregory Cassagnol (Producer)
Gregory Cassagnol made his foray into the arts in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s while a student at New York University. He began writing for a then fledgling Source Magazine, Spin Magazine, www.360hiphop.com , and www.joellortiz.com as a record reviewer, news reporter, and columnist before turning to film as a medium of expression.
Trina DeMattei (Line Producer)
Trina DeMattei originally hails from Northern California. She began her creative pursuits in the theatre and has since acquired over 20 years experience as an actor, director and stage manager.
Robert Dannin (Advisor)
Robert Dannin holds a doctorate in ethno-linguistics and anthropology from the School for Advanced Studies in Social Sciences in Paris. He worked many years as a journalist and served as the director of Magnum Photos.