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Putting the ‘care’ back in healthcare: Friendly health providers can improve outcomes for PLHIV

Groundbreaking new research from Zambia, supported by D-CFAR director Elvin Geng and member Aaloke Mody, tested a new way to make HIV care more person-centered by focusing on respect, kindness, and better communication from health providers. The results show that fostering positive provider-patient relationships can significantly improve retention in care.

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Fireside chat with Oliver Ezechi highlights importance of bridging global to local and research to impact

The Midwest D-CFAR and the WashU Global Health Center co-hosted a compelling discussion between Oliver Chukwujekwu Ezechi, a renowned OBGYN and director of research at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research and Juliet Iwelunmor, D-CFAR co-director. They highlighted the intersection of global HIV research and its real-world impact on communities.

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SPOTLIGHT on Michael Durkin

Michael Durkin, MD, MPH, is co-director of antimicrobial stewardship at WashU, associate hospital epidemiologist at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, and director of our Scientific Working Group.

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SPOTLIGHT on Liang Shan

Liang Shan, PhD, is an Associate Professor in Medicine and of Pathology & Immunology and co-director of the Midwest D-CFAR Advanced Technology Core.

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