Thursday, November 13, 2014 @1 p.m. ET
Presented by James Wilton, Coordinator, Biomedical Science of HIV Prevention at CATIE
The sexual transmission of HIV occurs after an exposure to a bodily fluid that contains the virus, including blood, semen, rectal fluid, and vaginal fluid. Research shows that the amount of HIV in the fluid is an important predictor of whether an exposure leads to infection. A higher viral load is associated with a higher risk of HIV transmission, while a lower viral load is associated with a lower risk. Since successful antiretroviral treatment can reduce the amount of virus in the bodily fluids to very low levels, there is increasing interest in the use of treatment to prevent HIV transmission. Indeed, several research studies have released exciting results on the use of treatment as a prevention tool. However, translating the information from these studies into simple and effective messages can be challenging. In this webinar, we explore the state of the science and its implications for HIV prevention messaging.
About the presenter
 James Wilton has worked for over four years as the Biomedical Science of HIV Prevention Coordinator at CATIE, where his work focuses on the implications of new biomedical research for HIV prevention. James is currently completing his master’s degree of Public Health in Epidemiology at the University of Toronto and has previously completed an undergraduate degree in microbiology and immunology at the University of British Columbia. |