From the Chair - By Max Essex
The remarkable adaptability of HIV demands that all of us—scientists, decision makers, and the general population—be equally adept at evolving our response to the epidemic.
Responding to the Changing Conditions of Life: The Molecular Evolution of HIV - By Ann Menting
Understanding HIV requires knowledge of its origins and its ability to change in response to environmental pressures.
Recombinants and the Future of the Epidemic: A Roundtable Discussion An international group of researchers at the Harvard AIDS Institute discusses genetic recombinants of HIV, how they form, and how the scientific study of this phenomenon can aid in the search for a vaccine.
The Challenge of HIV Drug Resistance- By Molly Holme
HIV’s ability to mutate to resist drugs presents challenges to doctors, researchers, and those living with the virus.
A Partnership against AIDS in Africa- By Ann Menting and Andrea Shafer A multinational summit that focused on long-term commitments, public health, and African leadership in efforts against the epidemic paves the way for a new collaboration.
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Managing Editor: Michael S. Broder Editor: Ann Menting Art Director: Suzanne Pescatore Editorial Assistant: Andrea Shafer Cover Photo: Biomedical Imaging Laboratory, Harvard School of Public Health
