2021 TAG Update
As we look forward to an end of an extremely challenging year—and past four years—we reflect on the remarkable resilience and impact of TAG, even and especially in these dark times.
Story: HIV Short Film, “Right To Try”
December 2021 Update, June 2022: The purported researcher responsible for the experiment described in this film, Serhat Gumrukcu, was indicted for murder-for-hire at the end of May 2022. The case is ongoing. In parallel, two independent investigations by financial media…
Story: The Esperanza Patient – Argentinian Woman’s Immune System May Have Cleared All Intact HIV
November 2021 Examples of media coverage: Scientists report finding a second person to be ‘naturally’ cured of HIV, raising hopes for future treatments - Megan Molteni, STAT News, November 15, 2021 A Second Woman May Be Naturally Cured of HIV…
Story: Live Attenuated SHIV Vaccine Associated with Virus Clearance in Macaques
November 2021 Examples of media coverage: Research team develops vaccine that kills HIV in monkeys - The Asahi Shimbun, November 9, 2021 A New Vaccine Kills HIV in Monkeys. And It's Coming to Humans in 5 Years - Interesting Engineering,…
Update on HIV Vaccine Research
Developing an HIV vaccine is a difficult scientific challenge, but remains a critical priority. This handout provides an update on HIV vaccine research and a summary of results from the efficacy trials that have been conducted to date, and it…
HIV Community Engagement
Treatment Action Group (TAG) recognizes the importance of intentionally engaging the community broadly in our advocacy efforts, and we believe that the community should always be at the forefront of advocacy and research. Meaningful community engagement builds trust and fosters…
HIV Research Advocacy Fact Sheet
HIV advocacy laid the foundation for much of the work we do today. This handout was developed in collaboration with the Black AIDS Institute, HIV Vaccine Trials Network, and Southern AIDS Coalition. The handout provides a summary of the history…
Broadly Neutralizing Antibodies for HIV Prevention Fact Sheet
HIV-specific broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs) could have a role in treating, preventing, or even curing HIV. Some HIV-specific bNAbs are already being tested in clinical trials, both for prevention and treatment. This handout was developed in collaboration with the Black…
HIV Science Fact Sheet
HIV science can be difficult to understand. This handout explains some of the unique scientific challenges presented by HIV. The handout was developed in collaboration with the Black AIDS Institute, HIV Vaccine Trials Network, and Southern AIDS Coalition.
Comments to NIH Leadership Regarding the Proposed Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health
In response to the Biden administration's intention to create a new research agency under the NIH called the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), TAG and AVAC were invited to present remarks and guidance on the behalf of the Federal AIDS Policy Partnership and Research Work Group (RWG).