HIV and AIDS: New Strategies, New Hope
Episode Description
Dr. Michelle Cespedes, infectious disease expert and interim System Chief of the Division of Infectious Disease at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
Dr. Cespedes shares the latest advancements in HIV prevention, treatment, and research—and why there’s renewed hope in the global fight against HIV/AIDS. In this conversation, we explore:
- Breakthroughs in HIV prevention and care
- How research is shaping inclusive strategies for high-risk and underrepresented populations
- The role of community, equity, and access in ending the HIV epidemic
- How far we may be from eradicating the virus
Learn more about Dr. Michelle Cespedes.
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