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Located at University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester Victory Alliance is one of the oldest HIV vaccine research clinics in the US. With help from people like you, we can end the HIV epidemic. rochestervictoryalliance.org

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Rochester Victory Alliance @rocvictoryalliance.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Great news - the 988 Lifeline's "Press 3" service for LGBTQ+ youth is back in action. The lifesaving crisis service was reinstated Thursday. Pass the word. 988lifeline.org
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amfAR @amfarofficial.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
HIV research doesn’t stop at HIV.   Discoveries made through amfAR funded HIV/AIDS research have helped advance science across areas like cancer, hepatitis, COVID-19, and other medical breakthroughs.   Learn more: www.amfar.org/news/taking-...
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Rochester Victory Alliance @rocvictoryalliance.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Happy Meliora Weekend and welcome to all @urochester.bsky.social and @urochestersmd.bsky.social alumni visiting campus this weekend 💙💛
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Rochester Victory Alliance @rocvictoryalliance.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The CDC's vaccine locator has been down for over a year (!). Looking for a vaccine near you? Here's one that works: vaccinefinder.org Also: good grief.
today.com
It’s the Best Time to Get a Flu Shot. The CDC Tool to Find Vaccines Near You Doesn’t Work
Vaccines.gov, which helps people find nearby pharmacies offering vaccines, isn’t working ahead of respiratory virus season. Records show it may have been down for over a year.
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Rochester Victory Alliance @rocvictoryalliance.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Our PrEP ambassador chatted folks up at @urochestersmd.bsky.social's Strong Memorial Hospital lobby today. Now even more of our neighbors know of options available to keep protected from HIV. ❤️ Visit www.rochestervictoryalliance.org/prep-at-urmc/ for more info and to chat with Aaron about PrEP.
Our PrEP ambassador Aaron is sharing the word on HIV prevention all week here at URMC, with a poster reading "the art of the perfect shot."Aaron is an engaging attraction for passersby in the lobby of Strong Memorial Hospital. The candy and goodies help!
Aaron's eyecatching infocards spread the PrEP word.We've got flyers on the URMC injectable program.
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Rochester Victory Alliance @rocvictoryalliance.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The flu is hitting early this year (so far mostly out west, but viruses travel fast). @urmed.bsky.social's Dr. Angela Branche has the info you need this fall. (Happy October!)
urmc.rochester.edu
Flu Season 2026–2027: At-Home Flu Tests, Vaccines, and What to Know
Flu season 2026–2027 is here. Here's what to know — from flu symptoms, vaccines, and at-home flu tests, to treatment and when to seek care.
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Rochester Victory Alliance @rocvictoryalliance.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"We never ask parents to worry about other people’s children" Perhaps vaccine hesitancy in America is a result of our culture's focus on rugged individualism? A lot to chew on here...
statnews.com
She's spent two decades talking to parents who don't vaccinate their children. Here's what she's learned
Jennifer Reich has spent two decades speaking to families about their immunization decisions. In an interview, she unpacks what she's learned.
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Justino J Flores @justinojflores.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Here are the English and Spanish study flyer! Feel free to scan the QR code, which will take you to our page to learn more about our study.
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Rochester Victory Alliance @rocvictoryalliance.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Gavi @gavi.org · 28/09/2026
Why do some people feel wiped out after a vaccine while others barely notice it? New research published in @ScienceMagazine suggests that part of the answer may lie in how active our innate immune systems are even before our vaccinations kick in. The explanation : bit.ly/4z1C3wf
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Rochester Victory Alliance @rocvictoryalliance.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Our @urochestersmd.bsky.social colleague Dr. Ed Walsh speaks on the effectiveness of the new RSV vaccines. (tl;dr: they reduce hospitalization/death by around 80% in older folks. Nice!)
time.com
RSV Vaccines Are Highly Effective in Older Adults
A sweeping study covering the first year of RSV vaccinations in older adults finds dramatic results.
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AVAC @avac.org · 17/09/2026
Join us September 30 for a global webinar to hear the latest updates on the #bNAb pipeline and to discuss what the future holds. 🔗 avac.org/event/whats-... #HIV #HIVprevention #CAPRISA
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Rochester Victory Alliance @rocvictoryalliance.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Love science? Good with a camera? The Science Coalition is hosting a contest for 60-90 sec videos that showcase your interests and enthusiasm, with cash prizes. Open to Rochester students at @urochester.bsky.social and @ritscience.bsky.social. www.sciencecoalition.org/SVC
sciencecoalition.org
Alyse Gray Parker Memorial Student Video Challenge
The power of a great story can change the world. We need your help to spread the word about why science matters.
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IAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
🎙️ Go beyond the headlines & tune into the conversations driving the #HIV response forward. 🎧 Across 16 episodes, #HIVunmuted takes an in-depth look at advances in prevention, the search for a cure, stigma, criminalization, ageing with HIV & more – bringing together diverse voices & perspectives.
iasociety.org
HIV unmuted podcast
Breadcrumb Home > HIV unmuted podcast < Back HIV unmuted podcast It has been over 40 years since AIDS was first reported. HIV unmuted, the IAS podcast, talks to the global HIV change makers who have shaped the response and asks what we must do to end th...
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Rochester Victory Alliance @rocvictoryalliance.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
oh no
whec.com
County health officials warn about possible measles exposure at Strong's emergency department
A person who tested positive for measles visited Strong Memorial Hospital's emergency department this week, county health officials say.
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aidsmap @aidsmap.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
'We finally understand what we have to do': antibody studies point the way to an HIV cure @iasociety.bsky.social #AIDS2026
aidsmap.com
'We finally understand what we have to do': antibody studies point the way to an HIV cure
The 26th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2026) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, featured few new scientific breakthroughs in terms of vaccines or cures for HIV.
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aidsmap @aidsmap.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Scientists are developing on-target HIV vaccines to avoid unhelpful immune responses @iasociety.bsky.social #AIDS2026
aidsmap.com
Scientists are developing on-target HIV vaccines to avoid unhelpful immune responses
Several studies presented at the 26th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2026) in Rio de Janeiro last month dealt with vaccines designed to counteract a phenomenon that has limited their efficacy in the past – immunodominance. Immunodominance is the immune system's tendency to focus on the most conspicuous parts of a virus. With HIV, those parts act like decoys: they vary freely from one virus to the next, so antibodies against them work on few other strains.
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PWN-USA @pwnusa.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Join us for: Reclaiming the Science of U=U Wednesday, September 9th. 6-7 PM (EST) Conceived and moderated by Xeena Ellison Panel: Dr. David Malebranche, Danielle Warren-Dias, Marnina Miller Register at: tinyurl.com/reclUeU
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Rochester Victory Alliance @rocvictoryalliance.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
These final words from Loreen Willenberg are worth your time. How many of us would be so generous?
academic.oup.com
In Her Own Words: Honoring Loreen Willenberg's Generous Contribution to Science and Humanity
Loreen Willenberg, also known as the “San Francisco patient,” was an exceptional elite controller of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) who made an extraor
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Rochester Victory Alliance @rocvictoryalliance.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Next week: Pride Night with the Rochester Red Wings! We'll be there for our 7th year (woulda been 8th but for Covid), along with lotsa doggos for Bark in the Park. AND it's half-price ticket day, too! 🎉
Rochester Red Wings logo of a red bird carrying a bat and wearing a baseball cap, along with pics of cute dogs and a baseball with a rainbow R.
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Positively Aware @posaware.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Respondents to @glaad.bsky.social’s #HIV #stigma survey recognized that HIV stigma exists, but the report found that knowledge of HIV has stagnated or even declined, driven by a lack of reliable information and visibility of HIV in media. positivelyaware.com/glaad-stigma-report-2026
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Adam Steinbaugh @adamsteinbaugh.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Here's the story Entergy wants pulled down. www.arkansasonline.com/news/2026/au... Just in case, here's a backup: perma.cc/D4L2-XXW3
arkansasonline.com
Google to pay Entergy Arkansas $526 million for solar facility to feed West Memphis data center | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Google will pay Entergy Arkansas $526 million to build Cypress Solar, about one-third of the $1.6 billion price tag of the solar and battery facility.
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Rochester Victory Alliance @rocvictoryalliance.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Happy September!
A hand holding a red, orange and green maple leaf with a blurry boxer mix dog in the background
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ThisIsROC — Rochester, NY @thisisroc.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Rainy morning on Lake Ontario ☔️🌊 #roc
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Rochester Victory Alliance @rocvictoryalliance.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Good grief.
wired.com
There Are So Many Conspiracy Theories About Dolly Parton and Vaccines
Influential right-wing conspiracy theorists and MAGA-aligned pundits are falsely claiming that the Covid vaccine killed Dolly Parton, the vaccination advocate and philanthropist.
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Rochester Victory Alliance @rocvictoryalliance.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
More things we love about Dolly: her support of HIV/AIDS work and her open love and acceptance for all people “just being who they are." Photo 1: Dolly on the cover of Out Magazine's July 1997 issue.
Dolly dressed in black leaning against a hay bale under the words "Golly, It's Dolly!" on a magazine cover.
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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 25/08/2026
Dolly Parton supported so many important causes, among them donating a million dollars to COVID vaccine research early in the pandemic, which saved millions of lives. She will always be remembered as a champion of the people.
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Rochester Victory Alliance @rocvictoryalliance.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Empire State Plaza and Niagara Falls were some of the NYS landmarks that lit up magenta and white yesterday to mark "Syphilis During Pregnancy Awareness Day." The number of babies born with this potentially devastating STI has risen markedly since Covid. Know the symptoms, get tested, get treated!
stidashboardny.org
Syphilis During Pregnancy Awareness Day - sti dashboard
Explore what New York State is doing to raise awareness around congenital syphilis. August 24, 2026 is Syphilis During Pregnancy Awareness Day.
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Rochester Victory Alliance @rocvictoryalliance.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Confused by recent vaccine recommendations lately? New York State hasn't changed the immunization requirements for your kids. The good folks at @urmed.bsky.social have put together a nice summary for #ROC parents here.
urmc.rochester.edu
Back-to-School Vaccines: What Parents Need to Know in 2026
Before your kids grab their backpacks and head to school, make sure they’re protected against preventable illnesses. Vaccines keep children healthy, in school, and out of the hospital.
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Positively Aware @posaware.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
A new study from @glaad.bsky.social finds 31% of Gen Zers feel knowledgeable about #HIV. Ty Ballard says, “telling young people to just educate themselves means very little if we are not thinking seriously about where that education is coming from.” positivelyaware.com/understanding-has-to-catch-up
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City of Rochester, New York @cityofrochester.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Work to Restore the Shore continues! This ROC The Riverway project at the former Vacuum Oil site envisions new parkland, shoreline improvements, and opportunities for neighboring development along the Genesee River. Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/restoretheshore
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Rochester Victory Alliance @rocvictoryalliance.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
This is HUGE. It will take time to rebuild and restart the HIV research that was abandoned, but this is a positive recalibration.
science.org
NIH lifts ban on funding research in South Africa
Researchers who study HIV, tuberculosis, and other infectious disease in the country welcome policy change
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Rochester Victory Alliance @rocvictoryalliance.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
And thanks for letting us be a part of it. Lots of great conversations on PrEP and HIV prevention on a beautiful summer day in ROC!
Aaron, Andrew and Rhodalyn at our table at Parcel 5.Penny the brindle pittie makes friends with an avowed cat guySome of our info cards, one reading "On PrEP? You may qualify for a vaccine study to help end HIV."
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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 18/08/2026
The author of a new book,“The Binary Delusion: How Biology Defies the Myth of Two Sexes,” notes that some people are more typically female in some traits, more typically male in other traits, and intermediate in still others.
theconversation.com
Biological sex is neither binary nor a spectrum – a biologist explains how it’s multidimensional
Each person is a mosaic of sex-related and postpubertal biological traits that vary in their degree of femaleness and maleness.
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Rochester Victory Alliance @rocvictoryalliance.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
We wish more folks understood pic #3, in particular. Good info as #ROC parents prep their kids for the new school year!
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Rochester Victory Alliance @rocvictoryalliance.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Why is a vaccine research clinic sharing a post about Rochester as a foodie town? Hey, we eat too!
theadventuristmagazine.com
Rochester, NY, Is One of America’s Most Underrated Restaurant Cities
The best restaurants in Rochester, NY, prove the city’s dining scene goes well beyond red sauce, with chef-run rooms, classics, and new hits.
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Rochester Victory Alliance @rocvictoryalliance.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
The word of the day is: "syndemic"
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Rochester Victory Alliance @rocvictoryalliance.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Cambodia joins a select club of 11 countries to meet this containment goal for HIV. The nation's infection rate has fallen from more than 2% at its peak around the end of the 1990s to below 0.5%. Well done!
npr.org
This country is the latest to hit the elusive 95/95/95 HIV target
The United Nations has set a goal for near universal HIV diagnosis and treatment for all by 2030. No country in Asia has hit the mark — until this year.
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Rochester Victory Alliance @rocvictoryalliance.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
This conference, held in San Antonio, TX October 19-20, is for researchers within 10 years of attaining their degree (PhD, MD, DVM) or medical residency.
hvtn.org
HVTN Translational HIV Vaccine Early Stage Investigator (ESI) Conference
The HVTN Translational Early Stage Investigator (ESI) Conference is intended for ESIs who focus on translational HIV research in non-human primates (NHPs), or clinical HIV and TB research. Investigato...
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Rochester Victory Alliance @rocvictoryalliance.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Seems obvious: "strengthening science while repairing care delivery systems is essential to improving population health"
academic.oup.com
Why Americans are Dying Younger? NIH Is Not the Problem. Our Broken Healthcare Delivery Is
Despite leading the world in biomedical innovation, the United States faces declining health outcomes due to fragmented care, inequities, and political att
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Adam Frank @adamfrank4.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Get off this platform right now and take a walk in the woods! Seriously... right now. Or later today. Don't wait. Today on Everyman's Universe. Wilderness, Wildness and the great American Poet Gary Snyder on why you need to get outside. www.everymansuniverse.com/p/why-you-ne...
everymansuniverse.com
Why You Need Wildness (and Wilderness)
What the great American Poet Gary Snyder understood.
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Rochester Victory Alliance @rocvictoryalliance.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Excellent news.
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AVAC @avac.org · 30/07/2026
As the #AIDS2026 conference enters its 2nd half, one message has emerged above all others: the barriers to ending #HIV are no longer primarily scientific; they are political. Read our summary of conference highlights so far, avac.org/blog/science...
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Jesspooka Kant 🎃 @jessdkant.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
The way Fauci is being treated right now is such a disgrace. I keep thinking of the video of him meeting with ACT UP organizers and how unbelievably rare this was for someone in either government or medicine. ACT UP deserves the credit but his response is part of why things changed.
Anthony Fauci with ACT UP organizers
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Rochester Victory Alliance @rocvictoryalliance.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Donate by July 31 and get a free Fandango movie ticket worth up to $15. Donate from Aug. 1 - 31 and get a free $20 Amazon Gift Card. (see story for details)
whec.com
RRH prepares for possible local impacts of one of the worst blood shortages ever
The American Red Cross says it's experiencing one of the worst blood shortages in U.S. history. We spoke with RRH leaders.
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Rochester Victory Alliance @rocvictoryalliance.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
"I had wanted to volunteer for the Covid vaccine trial but was unable to because of work commitments. After seeing news from DR Congo I thought I'd like to do my bit." That's the volunteerism spirit we love!
bbc.com
First person gets new experimental vaccine for Bundibugyo species of Ebola
Ed Hunt, 37 and from the UK, voluteered after seeing news reports of the deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo.
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Rochester Victory Alliance @rocvictoryalliance.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Watch today at 4 pm EDT! - Leaders from @who.int, @unaids.org, and more on HIV prevention in a time of defunding - Brazilian singer Jaloo performs - "HIV Unwrapped" fashion show
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IAC - the International AIDS Conference @aidsconference.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
🎉 We're just 2 days away from #AIDS2026! As the global #HIV community prepares to come together, share your #RethinkRebuildRise message & amplify the call for an equitable, sustainable HIV response. 📲 Explore our social toolkit & access graphics in English, Portuguese & Spanish: zurl.co/ZacfQ
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Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation @egpaf.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
The 18th International Workshop on Pediatrics & HIV 2026 kicks off today ahead of #AIDS2026! See where Team EGPAF will be during the workshop ⬇️ pedaids.org/event/18th-internationa…
pedaids.org
18th International Workshop on Pediatrics & HIV 2026 - EGPAF
Ahead of AIDS 2026, the 18th International Workshop on Pediatrics & HIV brings together researchers, clinicians, and program implementers focused on advancing pediatric and adolescent HIV care.
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