Category: Research

ICASO Survey on Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U)

  Via ICASO : Please share this survey on Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U) to people and networks as widely as possible. Thank you for taking part in this global investigation of what drives Undetectable=Untransmissible (U=U). ICASO recently surveyed over 50 community leaders in 16 different countries to ask what people living with HIV need to… Read more »

Date: April 20, 2022 Time: 10 AM Pacific time The Public Health Agency of Canada’s Centre for Communicable Diseases and Infection Control presents hepatitis B and C Canadian surveillance data by sex, age, province, and territory from 2010 to 2019 and will provide an interpretation of this data in the context of relevant Canadian literature…. Read more »

The National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID) out of the University of Manitoba, together with the National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health (NCCIH), is conducting a research study on the impacts COVID-19 has had on Indigenous Peoples access to STBBI-related services and care. We hope the results of the study can lead to improved… Read more »

BC Substance Use Conference

The 2022 BC Substance Use Conference is the fourth annual conference hosted by the BC Centre on Substance Use. This conference brings together stakeholders from across the province to share clinical expertise, lived experiences, and the latest evidence relating to substance use. This two-day virtual conference will include presentations and panels on research, education, and… Read more »

Date: Thursday, April 21, 2022 Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM Pacific time On completion of this webinar, attendees will be able to: • Identify considerations for women living with HIV in reproductive age • Review ART and weight gain in women living with HIV • Discuss caring for aging women living with HIV This webinar… Read more »

Substance Use News, February 2022

  Substance Use News provides a snapshot of news and resources for those working in harm reduction. We share pieces on the social, medical and political responses to the opioid crisis, from advocacy to welcome change. With the added layer of the coronavirus/COVID-19 public health constraints, those working in harm reduction have heightened concerns about how… Read more »

CTN Vaccine Confidence Study Launched

COMPLETE AN ONLINE SURVEY to help us understand the factors that contribute to COVID-19 vaccine uptake or refusal among people living with HIV. Learn more.

Coming out of Isolation: How Harm Reduction Practice Can Contribute to Family Re-unification This is an opportunity for an experienced Project Coordinator to lead a 27-month project that will develop, implement, and test harm reduction practices within the child protection system, health systems, housing systems and schools of social work to effectively address the root… Read more »

    Position: Peer Research Associate (PRA), Making it Work Project Status: This is a temporary, part-time position that consists of 3 hours/week Contract: 6 months (March 1, 2022 – August 31, 2022; with the possibility of extension) Remuneration: The salary for this position is $325/month (with two pay periods in a month) before all required… Read more »

Interested in Community-based HIV/AIDS and STBBI research? Looking for research funding? Join us to learn about the Indigenous and General stream application process for the HIV/AIDS and STBBI Community-Based Research Funding Opportunities ( and ). This interactive webinar will support participants to build a strong application through: – Guidance from successful grantees – Insights from… Read more »