News Releases

Street-involved youth at increased risk of initiating injection drug use based on their neighbourhood of residence
May 30, 2013
Research from BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS reinforces need for evidence-based addiction treatment and prevention interventions for vulnerable youth.
New study reinforces effect of antiretroviral treatment on prevention of HIV and calls for national action
May 14, 2013
Study stresses need for political will and funding to implement the made-in-Canada Treatment as Prevention strategy to save lives and prevent new infections
New studies demonstrate inequalities in HIV care for women
April 13, 2013
Research shows gaps in quality of HIV treatment for women, particularly among harder-to-reach populations
B.C. launches province-wide expansion of STOP HIV/AIDS program
April 4, 2013
Successful BC-CfE-led pilot project expands access to HIV/AIDS medicines to hard-to-reach populations across B.C. and provides an effective model for other provinces to follow.
B.C. steps up measures to address viral hepatitis
March 28, 2013
Health minister Margaret MacDiarmid announced today $1.9 million in funding to support two projects that will help raise awareness about the transmission, treatment and prevention of viral hepatitis among B.C.’s Asian and South Asian population as well as throughout the province.
Computer models predict how patients will respond to HIV drugs without the need for resistance testing
March 14, 2013
Results of a study published online in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy today (Thursday), demonstrate that computer models can predict how HIV patients whose drug therapy is failing will respond to a new treatment.
Landmark study calls for greater investment in evidence-based healthcare and harm reduction initiatives for injection drug users in Thailand to save lives, prevent HIV infections
March 13, 2013
Despite aggressive drug policies and compulsory drug detention, the availability of illicit drugs in Bangkok increased significantly between 2009 and 2011
BC-CfE’s Dr. Richard Harrigan wins Innovation and Achievement Award
March 5, 2013
LifeSciences BC award recognizes Dr. Harrigan’s transformative work in the field of HIV clinical research
BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS finds homelessness and childhood sexual abuse are key factors in promoting youth injection drug use
December 20, 2012
First-of-a-kind studies reinforce need for addiction treatment and prevention for homeless youth.
B.C. rolls out provincial program to combat HIV/AIDS
November 30, 2012
On the eve of World AIDS Day, Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid announced $19.9 million in annual funding for the provincial expansion of a successful pilot program that reduces HIV transmission by ensuring those living with HIV have access to the best care and treatment.