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During his leadership of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief during the George W. Bush administraion, Dr. Mark Dybul, M.D. shepherded programs credited with saving more than  25 million lives. For many years after that public service drew to a close, he continued the mission as executive director of The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria--working in lockstep with not only the world's leading scientists, but the likes of Bono and Sir Elton John along the way. 
But, it wasn't all glamor and heroics. Dybul had to influence some decidedly conservative global political machines of the importance of addressing the AIDS epidemic, particularly, at the time, in Africa. He had to fight through federal and global beuracracies for every dime of funding earned. His leadership required resolve in the face of complexity and adversity. 
Nothing could have better prepared him for biotech leadership, which has dealt Dr. Dybul an unfair share of unique adversity that's, quite frankly, the stuff of a Dateline NBC episode. On this epsiode of the Business of Biotech podcast, Dybul, CEO at Renovaro Biosciences, gets introspective on leadership forged in the fires of public service and battle-tested in the private sector.

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 On this episode we cover why that possum is really chasing it's tail, if you should invite those pesky raccoons into your home for some tea, and ponder just what is the best name for a Swedish metal band. That's right the deadliest disease on earth and old Yeller's demise this week we discuss rabies.

Welcome back to the second season!  This is the first episode in Season 2, where we focus on learning about what love and support looks like for a young, 23yo man, Collin Magness diagnosed with HIV in April of 2020.

In addition, we also learn about the importance of asking questions rather than making assumptions.

Millions of people have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and millions have died since the discovery. There are so many stigmas and misconceptions associated with the virus. Advances in medicine have made it possible for individuals living with HIV/AIDS to live very normal lives. 

Tay shares his story to bring awareness to people who may not be knowledgeable of the virus.

Always know your status and take the proper precautions during sexual activity. 

Rafael Torres nos conta sobre seu trabalho como conselheiro comunitário do “ACT – AIDS Committee of Toronto“, e o papel da organização em prevenir e proteger a população em situação de vulnerabilidade. Rafael também fala sobre aqueles que vivem com o vírus HIV mas que não necessariamente chegam a desenvolver a AIDS, e sobre os diversos comportamentos de risco envolvidos com a doença.

LET'S BE PERFECTLY QUEER: HIV IS THE VIRUS; STIGMA IS THE DISEASE!  Dr. Beach and Randy Davis, HIV Activist, Sexual Health Coordinator, and TV Host discuss the changing face of HIV/AIDS since the 1980's. They explore the critical impacts of shame and homophobia, the physical advances in HIV science/medications and ongoing mental health and sexual risks. You don’t want to miss Randy’s incredibly courageous and inspirational journey!

Additional Information:

https://www.facebook.com/LetsBePerfectlyQueer/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEA0FQsBagM
https://rogerstv.com/show?lid=12&rid=23&sid=8130
HIV.gov
https://www.greaterthan.org/state-hiv-aids-hotlines/?gclid=CjwKCAjw4871BRAjEiwAbxXi24NKwsPgWAGJE7COkAV4ZaSsYUFkuY3v9W-APoufOlvJgvFG7n18KhoCL74QAvD_BwE