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Episode 9 - Understanding The Implementation of Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (DoxyPEP) and Addressing Sexually Transmitted Infections with Dr Annie Luetkemeyer

In this episode of Going anti-Viral, Dr Michael Saag has an insightful discussion with Dr Annie Luetkemeyer, a professor of medicine in the Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases, and Global Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General at the University of California San Francisco.  Centering around the state of sexually transmitted infections in the United States, rising cases, strategies for control, and the promising role of doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (DoxyPEP)

00:02 Introduction to the Podcast

01:31 Discussion on the State of Sexually Transmitted Infections

05:21 Exploring the Concept of Post-Exposure Prophylaxis

07:19 Understanding the Implementation of DoxyPEP

10:23 Effectiveness of DoxyPEP

17:41 Potential Side Effects and Concerns of DoxyPEP

22:37 Future Prospects of DoxyPEP in STI Prevention

28:04 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

28:46 Podcast Closing Remarks

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Produced by IAS-USA, Going anti–Viral is a podcast for clinicians involved in research and care in HIV, its complications, and other viral infections. This podcast is intended as a technical source of information for specialists in this field, but anyone listening will enjoy learning more about the state of modern medicine around viral infections.

Going anti-Viral’s host is Dr Michael Saag, a physician, prominent HIV researcher at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and volunteer IAS–USA board member. In most episodes, Dr Saag interviews an expert in infectious diseases or emerging pandemics about their area of specialty and current developments in the field. Other episodes are drawn from the IAS–USA vast catalogue of panel discussions, Dialogues, and other audio from various meetings and conferences.

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Episode 6 - A Conversation With Dr Anthony Fauci on His Career And His Role in the Responses to AIDS and COVID-19. Recorded December 14, 2023

Dr Michael Saag hosts Dr Anthony Fauci on this episode of the Going anti-Viral podcast, discussing Dr Fauci's career journey, his involvement in AIDS research, and his contribution towards managing other viral diseases. The conversation particularly focuses on the initial response to AIDS, the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the vaccine development process, and the challenges and successes encountered. The podcast also highlights the significant shift in activism around public health crises, contrasting the constructive role of AIDS activists with the destructive anti-science activism faced during COVID-19.

00:02 Introduction and Background

00:42 Dr Anthony Fauci's Early Life and Career

02:07 Beginning of the AIDS Story

02:12 First Encounter with AIDS and Initial Response

03:34 The Turning Point in AIDS Research

04:16 Building the AIDS Research Team

12:04 The Role of Activism in AIDS Research

17:06 The Emergence of COVID-19

17:55 The Development of the COVID-19 Vaccine

25:58 The Challenges of Anti-Science Activism in the COVID-19 Era

29:29 The Future of Public Health Communication

30:28 Conclusion and Reflections

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Produced by IAS-USA, Going anti–Viral is a podcast for clinicians involved in research and care in HIV, its complications, and other viral infections. This podcast is intended as a technical source of information for specialists in this field, but anyone listening will enjoy learning more about the state of modern medicine around viral infections.

Going anti-Viral’s host is Dr Michael Saag, a physician, prominent HIV researcher at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and volunteer IAS–USA board member. In most episodes, Dr Saag interviews an expert in infectious diseases or emerging pandemics about their area of specialty and current developments in the field. Other episodes are drawn from the IAS–USA vast catalogue of panel discussions, Dialogues, and other audio from various meetings and conferences.

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Episode 5 - An In-depth Discussion on Syphilis With Dr Meredith Clement, Associate Professor at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. This special episode was recorded live from the 2023 Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program CLINICAL CONFERENCE in Portland, OR, on December 4th, 2023.

In this special episode of Going anti-Viral, recorded live from the 2023 Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program CLINICAL CONFERENCE in Portland, OR, Dr Michael Saag speaks with Dr Meredith Clement, Associate Professor at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. They discuss the history and increasing prevalence of syphilis, the contributing factors to its resurgence, and its various stages. Dr Clement also highlights the current challenges in syphilis treatment, such as medication shortages and the need for rigorous screenings during prenatal care.

00:08 Introduction and Welcome
00:57 Discussing the History and Prevalence of Syphilis
01:40 Understanding the Decline of Syphilis in the 1990s
02:21 Current State of Syphilis Cases and Demographics
03:29 Challenges in Prenatal Care and Congenital Syphilis
07:05 Understanding the Stages of Syphilis
09:47 Diagnosis and Testing for Syphilis
13:53 Treatment Options for Syphilis
15:53 Challenges and Future Directions in Syphilis Treatment
22:41 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Produced by IAS-USA, Going anti–Viral is a podcast for clinicians involved in research and care in HIV, its complications, and other viral infections. This podcast is intended as a technical source of information for specialists in this field, but anyone listening will enjoy learning more about the state of modern medicine around viral infections.

Going anti-Viral’s host is Dr Michael Saag, a physician, prominent HIV researcher at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and volunteer IAS–USA board member. In most episodes, Dr Saag interviews an expert in infectious diseases or emerging pandemics about their area of specialty and current developments in the field. Other episodes are drawn from the IAS–USA vast catalogue of panel discussions, Dialogues, and other audio from various meetings and conferences.

Email podcast@iasusa.org to send feedback, show suggestions, or questions to be answered on a later episode.

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Episode 4 - A Deep Dive Into Vaccine Development With Dr Richard Koup, Deputy Director Chief, Immunology Laboratory Vaccine Research Center, NIAID, NIH. This special episode was recorded live from the 2023 Ryan White CLINICAL CONFERENCE in Portland, OR, December 2nd, 2023

In this special episode of Going anti-Viral, recorded live from the 2023 Ryan White CLINICAL CONFERENCE in Portland, OR, we explore the challenges and progress in developing vaccines for HIV and COVID-19. Dr Saag discusses with Dr Richard Koup, Deputy Director Chief, Immunology Laboratory Vaccine Research Center, NIAID, NIH, about vaccine development for HIV and its associated challenges and how pre-existing knowledge of similar viruses expedited COVID-19 vaccine development. The conversation also touches upon cellular immunity, broadly neutralizing antibodies, and the potential future of HIV vaccine development.

00:08 Introduction and Welcome
00:44 Interview with Dr Richard Koup
01:05 The History of HIV Vaccine Development
02:26 The Challenges of HIV Vaccine Development
06:33 The Role of Broadly Neutralizing Antibodies in HIV Vaccine Development
14:30 The Potential of Cellular Immunity in HIV Vaccine Development
16:08 The Miraculous Development of the COVID-19 Vaccine
26:37 The Future of HIV Vaccine Development
28:13 Conclusion and Closing Remarks

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Produced by IAS-USA, Going anti–Viral is a podcast for clinicians involved in research and care in HIV, its complications, and other viral infections. This podcast is intended as a technical source of information for specialists in this field, but anyone listening will enjoy learning more about the state of modern medicine around viral infections.

Going anti-Viral’s host is Dr Michael Saag, a physician, prominent HIV researcher at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and volunteer IAS–USA board member. In most episodes, Dr Saag interviews an expert in infectious diseases or emerging pandemics about their area of specialty and current developments in the field. Other episodes are drawn from the IAS–USA vast catalogue of panel discussions, Dialogues, and other audio from various meetings and conferences.

Email podcast@iasusa.org to send feedback, show suggestions, or questions to be answered on a later episode.

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