A dose-sparing #mpox #vaccine regimen was safe and generated an antibody response equivalent to that induced by the standard regimen at six weeks in a #NIAID -sponsored study presented at #ESCMIDGlobal2024 . Learn more: go.nih.gov/w2KFNpC NIH

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Experimental NIAID #malaria #monoclonal antibody protective in Malian children. Phase 2 trial shows treatment prevents infection, disease. go.nih.gov/s7Nrrhl

Making data from #LongCOVID studies broadly available can increase our understanding & lead to scientific advances that improve people’s lives. Now, some #NIHRECOVER Adult Cohort Study data are available in the #BioDataCatalyst ecosystem. recovercovid.org/data David Goff, MD, PhD

On #WorldMalariaDay , NIAID renews its commitment to finding new ways to combat malaria-causing mosquitoes and developing innovative malaria diagnostics, treatments in the face of growing drug resistance, and vaccines. go.nih.gov/2yGxFJe

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Attend OAR’s Workshop for Early Career Investigators in #HIV to learn about the #NIH #HIV research program, grant application and peer review process, and resources for new investigators. Register: go.nih.gov/oareciworkshop…

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VIDEO: #NIAID Director Jeanne Marrazzo, M.D., M.P.H. and NIAID-funded scientists discuss the importance and experience of early-stage #HIV investigators. Click the link to our video to learn more: youtube.com/watch?v=9FZEe3…

The next generation of leaders will be central to advancing #HIV science. #NIAID wants to fund more early-stage HIV investigators and has special programs and funding approaches to meet that goal. Learn more: go.nih.gov/yuCfiNm

To combat deadly #meningitis outbreaks, Nigeria launched an effort to vaccinate 1 million people with a vaccine that protects against 5 types of meningitis. WHO recommended the vaccine based partly on positive interim results from a #NIAID -supported trial who.int/news/item/12-0…

Did you know #chlamydia was the most reported bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the U.S. in 2022 according to CDC? NIAID supports research on treatment options and preventive vaccine development. Learn more: go.nih.gov/xeBi0eI

#STIWeek

Herpes is an STI caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 or type 2. In 2023, the Strategic Plan for Herpes Simplex Virus Research was created to advance understanding of HSV virology & accelerate development of diagnostics, vaccines, & therapies: go.nih.gov/LaA0MY7 #STIWeek

Funding News niaid.nih.gov/grants-contrac…. Learn about the FORMS-I transition, acknowledging NIH support, success rates and the NIH budget, new opportunities, and more!

Human papillomavirus ( #HPV ) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the US & often has no symptoms. NIAID conducts & supports research to better understand papillomaviruses, develop new diagnostics, & find new treatments. Learn more: go.nih.gov/74zY8mt #STIWeek

#NIAID supports research to develop effective diagnostic, preventive and therapeutic #SexuallyTransmittedInfection (STI) interventions. Learn about new projects and recent advances in #STI research: go.nih.gov/QhJXX9Q

#STI Week

A #NIAID -sponsored study found #HepatitisE #vaccine , HEV-239, was safe and achieved a durable immune response among healthy adults. There is no preventive vaccine for hepatitis E in the U.S., which causes about 70,000 deaths globally per year.
Learn more: doi.org/10.1093/infdis…

This #STIWeek , Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo reaffirms NIAID’s dedication to researching effective solutions for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Learn more about our STI research at go.nih.gov/lvJ2Fes

#Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. NIAID supports research on N. gonorrhoeae to develop new antibiotics and to prevent antibiotic resistance from spreading. Learn more: go.nih.gov/W7vu4TQ #STIWeek

April 10 is National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. #NIAID supports research focused on the equitable access to HIV prevention, testing, treatment and care for young people. View the latest data on the HIV response among Americans aged 13-24: hiv.gov/events/awarene…
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#NIAID researchers found that male mice have weaker immune responses to infection and microbial colonization of the skin than female mice because male sex hormones reduce the density and activation of key immune cells in skin: science.org/doi/10.1126/sc…

#androgen #immunity #NIH

VIDEO: #NIAID Director Jeanne Marrazzo discusses the importance of NIH’s involvement in the Ending the #HIV Epidemic in the U.S. initiative. Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=FvsEPd…

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#NIAID has awarded 11 new cooperative agreements to support the Consortium for #FoodAllergy Research (CoFAR) in the latest renewal of the program since its establishment 19 years ago. Learn more: go.nih.gov/UpBQre8 #NIH