Reposted by STIRIG - LSHTM's STI Research Interest GroupSTIRIG - LSHTM's STI Research Interest Group @stirig-lshtm.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Join us for the next STIRIG Seminar: Inclusion of people with disabilities in sexual health: An analysis of national sexual health guidelines in the United Kingdom ▶️Yoshiko Sakuma, LSHTM ▶️1-2pm UK time Thur 8th Oct Further details 👇 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...lshtm.ac.ukInclusion of people with disabilities in sexual health: An analysis of nationalPeople with disabilities are often overlooked in sexual health research, practice, and policy. This review examines how people with disabilities are included in national sexual health and related 001
Reposted by STIRIG - LSHTM's STI Research Interest GroupNicola Low @nicolamlow.bsky.social · 10/09/2026🧪 #STIsky #Episky Great opportunity for a mathematical modeller to work on questions about sexually transmitted infections at @rivm-nl.bsky.social - have a look on @iddjobs.org iddjobs.org/jobs/infecti...iddjobs.orgIDDjobs — Infectious disease modeller (sexually transmitted infections) — National Institute for Public Health and the EnvironmentFind infectious disease dynamics modelling jobs, studentships, and fellowships. 023
STIRIG - LSHTM's STI Research Interest Group @stirig-lshtm.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Join us for the next STIRIG Seminar: Inclusion of people with disabilities in sexual health: An analysis of national sexual health guidelines in the United Kingdom ▶️Yoshiko Sakuma, LSHTM ▶️1-2pm UK time Thur 8th Oct Further details 👇 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...lshtm.ac.ukInclusion of people with disabilities in sexual health: An analysis of nationalPeople with disabilities are often overlooked in sexual health research, practice, and policy. This review examines how people with disabilities are included in national sexual health and related 001
STIRIG - LSHTM's STI Research Interest Group @stirig-lshtm.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Innovation under pressure: Our first Sexual Health Designathon brought teams together at LSHTM for a 2-hour sprint designing solutions to real STI/HIV prevention challenges. Read the full blog 👇 www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen... #STI #HIV #STISky #HIVSky #GlobalHealthlshtm.ac.ukSTIRIG – Sexually Transmitted Infections Research Interest Group | LSHTMCross-faculty and cross-disciplinary group to promote STI research conducted at LSHTM 000
STIRIG - LSHTM's STI Research Interest Group @stirig-lshtm.bsky.social · 25/07/2026Happy Trans Pride London! #transpride 030
STIRIG - LSHTM's STI Research Interest Group @stirig-lshtm.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Congratulations to our colleague @chidodc.bsky.social on being awarded an NIHR Global Advanced Fellowship, aiming to provide a private and accessible way for young people to obtain SRH services, including HIV self-testing, STI screening and contraception in Zimbabwe. www.nihr.ac.uk/story/global...nihr.ac.uk 011
STIRIG - LSHTM's STI Research Interest Group @stirig-lshtm.bsky.social · 01/06/2026Join us on Wednesday, when Remco Peters from the WHO will be giving a seminar on what works and fails against STIs, highlighting next steps, innovation and unanswered questions. #STI #STIs 031
STIRIG - LSHTM's STI Research Interest Group @stirig-lshtm.bsky.social · 22/05/2026Join us for the next STIRIG Seminar: Ending the STI epidemic: What works, what doesn’t, and what’s next ▶️Dr Remco Peters, WHO ▶️11 - 12 UK time Wed 3rd June Further details 👇 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...lshtm.ac.ukEnding the STI epidemic: What works, what doesn’t, and what’s next | LSHTMSexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to impose a substantial global health burden, with incidence rising in many regions. This presentation synthesizes the latest global evidence on 000
STIRIG - LSHTM's STI Research Interest Group @stirig-lshtm.bsky.social · 20/05/2026Great to see an STI screening project highlighted for International Clinical Trials Day 2026 👏 010
Reposted by STIRIG - LSHTM's STI Research Interest GroupAVAC @avac.org · 11/05/2026Learn about our new #STI advocacy agendas & join us tomorrow, Tues as we discuss strategies to strengthen prevention, diagnostics & care across Kenya, South Africa & Zimbabwe. Register: buff.ly/vO6TMMy 🔗 buff.ly/cxMxpNs 032
STIRIG - LSHTM's STI Research Interest Group @stirig-lshtm.bsky.social · 11/05/2026🌟Sexual Health Designathon 2026🌟 Join us in person at LSHTM Keppel St on Tues 2nd June at 5pm to work hands-on with real sexual health challenges, translating theory into creative, feasible, and ethically grounded solutions Further details: www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...lshtm.ac.ukLSHTM sexual health designathon 2026 | LSHTMThe LSHTM Sexual Health Designathon 2026 is a fast-paced, participatory design sprint organised by STIRIG, CRD, SESH, and IDC. It is an in-person participatory event designed to build practical 010
STIRIG - LSHTM's STI Research Interest Group @stirig-lshtm.bsky.social · 23/04/2026🚨Webinar Alert🚨 Join us for a webinar that examines how UK sexual health guidelines address the needs of those with disabilities and discusses the future of health policy and service provisions 📆Thur 14th May 1-2pm UK 👤Yoshiko Sakuma Further details to follow Zoom link lshtm.zoom.us/j/85954714163lshtm.zoom.usJoin our Cloud HD Video MeetingZoom is the leader in modern enterprise cloud communications. 000
STIRIG - LSHTM's STI Research Interest Group @stirig-lshtm.bsky.social · 26/03/2026We were thrilled to attend the @bashhuk.bsky.social President’s Dinner and welcome new BASHH President @carasaxon.bsky.social. Inspiring talks and a strong reminder that progress in sexual health depends on collaboration between research, clinicians & policymakers. #HIV #STI #SexualHealth 040
STIRIG - LSHTM's STI Research Interest Group @stirig-lshtm.bsky.social · 12/02/2026Funded travel scholarships to attend the International Papillomavirus Society Conference in Athens. Available for healthcare professionals and research scientists from LMICs working in the field of papillomaviruses or papillomavirus-related diseases. #HPV #IPVS2026 000
Reposted by STIRIG - LSHTM's STI Research Interest GroupJeremy Horwood @jhorwood.bsky.social · 16/01/2026Our @shipsexhealth.bsky.social brings together service users, sexual health + public health staff & academics to improve #SexualHealth ⬇️ This free webinar showcases our research tackling #HIV inequities & improving #PrEP access #STI #STISky 🛟@nat.org.uk @bhiva.bsky.social @hpruebs.bsky.social 064
Reposted by STIRIG - LSHTM's STI Research Interest GroupSHIP Sexual Health Improvement Programme @shipsexhealth.bsky.social · 15/01/2026Join this free online meeting to hear about our research: ➡️ #HIV & Hepatitis Awareness for Tattoo & Piercing Artists @cdodds.bsky.social ➡️ Tackling HIV inequities with African and Caribbean communities @commonambitionbs.bsky.social ➡️ #PrEP pharmacy pilot to improve HIV prevention #STI #STISky 🛟 023
STIRIG - LSHTM's STI Research Interest Group @stirig-lshtm.bsky.social · 15/01/2026🚨Webinar Alert🚨 Join us on for a webinar on the Sexual Health Improvement Programme, which brings together the public & professionals to develop evidence-based services to improve sexual health @shipsexhealth.bsky.social 📆Thur 12th Feb, 1-2pm UK Further details 👇 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...lshtm.ac.ukShowcasing the work of the Sexual Health Improvement Programme | LSHTMThe Sexual Health Improvement Programme (SHIP) brings together clinicians, commissioners, public health professionals, members of the public and researchers to support the development of 031
STIRIG - LSHTM's STI Research Interest Group @stirig-lshtm.bsky.social · 19/12/2025New research, led by the MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM, has found that while acceptance of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is high among primary caregivers in The Gambia, knowledge of HPV, HPV vaccine, and cervical cancer remains limited. www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/uni...lshtm.ac.ukNew Study Highlights HPV Vaccination Acceptance in The Gambia | LSHTMNew Study Highlights HPV Vaccination Acceptance in The Gambia | LSHTM 010
Reposted by STIRIG - LSHTM's STI Research Interest GroupNicola Low @nicolamlow.bsky.social · 12/12/2025🧪 It's time for #STIsky for sexually transmitted infections 🤓 News today about 2 new antibiotics for #gonorrhoea Read www.science.org/content/arti... @stirig-lshtm.bsky.social @drmichaelmarks.bsky.social @yhgrad.bsky.social @chidodc.bsky.social @profhelenward.bsky.social @thebelsian.bsky.socialthelancet.com 051
STIRIG - LSHTM's STI Research Interest Group @stirig-lshtm.bsky.social · 08/12/2025The UK Health Security Agency (@ukhsa.bsky.social) has detected a new, recombinant strain of #mpox in England containing genetic elements of clades Ib and IIb. This underscores the potential of mpox to evolve and the importance of continued surveillance. www.gov.uk/government/n...gov.ukNew mpox strain identified in EnglandUKHSA reminds eligible groups to come forward for mpox vaccination. 000
Reposted by STIRIG - LSHTM's STI Research Interest GroupLondon School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 01/12/2025The #AIDS pandemic isn’t over as millions still living with #HIV On #WorldAIDSDay Geoff Garnett explains success over past 30 years in danger of being reversed as disinvestment in HIV treatment & prevention will lead to more AIDS deaths & spread of HIV. www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e... 0125
Reposted by STIRIG - LSHTM's STI Research Interest GroupThe Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 13/11/2025We welcome anyone interested in HIV research to join our free annual event marking World AIDS Day. We’ll hear from expert speakers including Julie Fox, Kevin McKenna and Robin Shattock as they discuss HIV research, clinical trials, policy and activism. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/world-aids...eventbrite.co.ukWorld AIDS Day 2025: Living with HIVJoin us Tue 2 Dec for World AIDS Day. A warm welcome to all — public, researchers, clinicians & anyone curious about HIV/AIDS & science. 083
STIRIG - LSHTM's STI Research Interest Group @stirig-lshtm.bsky.social · 20/11/2025Join us next week! 000
Reposted by STIRIG - LSHTM's STI Research Interest GroupCNN @cnn.com · 18/11/202586 million girls were vaccinated as part of a campaign led by Gavi. Its HPV vaccination program is a key piece of WHO's global strategy to put cervical cancer on a path to elimination. But the pace of its progress is now under threat after unexpected funding cuts by the US government.cnn.comUS funding cuts imperil global efforts to eliminate cervical cancer | CNNMaina Modu, an immunization officer in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno state, lost his wife, Hauwa, to cervical cancer in 2011. She was one of the 349,000 women globally who die from the preventable canc... 514160
Reposted by STIRIG - LSHTM's STI Research Interest GroupLSHTM AMR Centre @lshtmamrcentre.bsky.social · 18/11/2025Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week starts today. Our research themes show how we tackle AMR from every angle, from biological and clinical sciences to modelling, social science, and more. Learn more: 👉 bit.ly/4i5Uf0v 0119
Reposted by STIRIG - LSHTM's STI Research Interest GroupLondon School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 14/11/2025For #FollowFriday: Follow LSHTM's centres, projects & groups for more on work to tackle some of the biggest challenges in #PublicHealth 🎉Welcome to new addition @cmmid-lshtm.bsky.social! go.bsky.app/4FczAGW 01411
STIRIG - LSHTM's STI Research Interest Group @stirig-lshtm.bsky.social · 14/11/2025Congratulations Cara - we look forward to continuing our relationship with BASHH through you, and a huge thank you to Matt for his past leadership. 020
STIRIG - LSHTM's STI Research Interest Group @stirig-lshtm.bsky.social · 13/11/2025HIV programmes are facing funding cuts, raising questions on prioritising interventions. Join us in two weeks for a seminar discussing how health economics influences policy decisions on testing, treatment and prevention. 000
STIRIG - LSHTM's STI Research Interest Group @stirig-lshtm.bsky.social · 07/11/2025Fantastic opportunity to undertake a funded PhD on syphilis diagnostics with a world-class crew. 000
Reposted by STIRIG - LSHTM's STI Research Interest GroupAVAC @avac.org · 21/10/2025Don't miss this webinar! Join @avac_org, @isstdr, @iusti_org & the @sti-hiv-2025 team for a powerful webinar spotlighting researchers excluded from the #STIHIV2025 due to financial/political barriers.Ppresenters will share findings & chart what’s next for the field. #STIs #HIVprevention 011
STIRIG - LSHTM's STI Research Interest Group @stirig-lshtm.bsky.social · 21/10/2025👏to the Maldives - the first country to achieve elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and Hep B. www.who.int/news/item/13...who.intMaldives becomes the first country to achieve ‘triple elimination’ of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis BIn a landmark public health achievement, WHO has validated the Maldives for eliminating mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of hepatitis B, while maintaining its earlier validation (in 2019) for EMTC... 031
STIRIG - LSHTM's STI Research Interest Group @stirig-lshtm.bsky.social · 21/10/2025Save the date for our next STIRIG webinar: The role of health economic analyses in planning HIV programs in LMICs 🗓️Thur 27th Nov 🕥1-2pm UK time 👤Prof Geoff Garnett, LSHTM Further details 👇 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e... #HIV #HIVSkylshtm.ac.ukThe role of health economic analyses in planning HIV programs in LMICs | LSHTMHIV programmes in sub-Saharan Africa have mainly been driven by International donors who have shaped the prioritisation of interventions. With the withdrawal funding there are questions about how to 000
STIRIG - LSHTM's STI Research Interest Group @stirig-lshtm.bsky.social · 09/10/2025The recording of this webinar is available on our website www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...lshtm.ac.ukMapping reproductive tract infections among Ghanaian youth | LSHTMSexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to pose a significant public health challenge, especially among young women under 25, who are more vulnerable due to both biological and social factors. 000
Reposted by STIRIG - LSHTM's STI Research Interest GroupVagina Museum @vaginamuseum.bsky.social · 01/10/2025This #BlackHistoryMonth we've teamed up with UCL's Sarah Parker Redmond Centre to bring you a series of events exploring reproductive justice. Join us at the Vagina Museum or at UCL www.vaginamuseum.co.uk/events/event...vaginamuseum.co.ukVagina Museum events — Vagina MuseumWhat's on at the Vagina Museum: our programme includes comedy nights, bingo, pub quiz, curator talks, director talks, feminism, art history, science. 03111
STIRIG - LSHTM's STI Research Interest Group @stirig-lshtm.bsky.social · 03/10/2025Join our colleagues at the Centre for History in Public Health on 28th October for a seminar examining the relationship between AIDS and migration controls in Britain during the 1980s & ’90s. www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e... @lshtmhistory.bsky.social #HIVlshtm.ac.ukAIDS and the screening debate: race, mobility and migration, 1985-1995 | LSHTMThis presentation explores how efforts to manage the spread of AIDS intersected with broader efforts to restrict African migration in late twentieth century Britain. Its target audience is students 021
STIRIG - LSHTM's STI Research Interest Group @stirig-lshtm.bsky.social · 01/10/2025There's an excellent programme of events on reproductive justice this month, held by the Vagina Museum & the Sarah Parker Remond Centre for the Study of Race and Racialisation at UCL www.vaginamuseum.co.uk/events/event... @sprc-ucl.bsky.social @vaginamuseum.bsky.socialvaginamuseum.co.ukVagina Museum events — Vagina MuseumWhat's on at the Vagina Museum: our programme includes comedy nights, bingo, pub quiz, curator talks, director talks, feminism, art history, science. 020
Reposted by STIRIG - LSHTM's STI Research Interest GroupBritish Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) @bashhuk.bsky.social · 24/09/2025Our Bacterial Special Interest Group (BSIG) has a dedicated platform to help promote communication between microbiologists and clinicians involved in the diagnosis and treatment of STIs. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3WsOmRf 122
STIRIG - LSHTM's STI Research Interest Group @stirig-lshtm.bsky.social · 24/09/2025It's #WelcomeWeek at LSHTM and we're busy welcoming the new students and enthusing the next generation of STI researchers. 031
Reposted by STIRIG - LSHTM's STI Research Interest GroupSTIRIG - LSHTM's STI Research Interest Group @stirig-lshtm.bsky.social · 18/09/2025Save the date for our next STIRIG webinar: Understanding the costs and benefits of the HPV vaccination in South Africa 🗓️Thur 2nd Oct 🕥1-2pm UK time 👤Prof Edina Sinanovic Further details 👇 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e... #HPV #cervicalcancer #vaccineslshtm.ac.ukUnderstanding the costs and benefits of the HPV vaccination in South Africa |In this talk, I will discuss my research on the cost-effectiveness of HPV vaccination and the development of the economic model for this intervention. This work provided one of the tools that assisted 012
STIRIG - LSHTM's STI Research Interest Group @stirig-lshtm.bsky.social · 18/09/2025Save the date for our next STIRIG webinar: Understanding the costs and benefits of the HPV vaccination in South Africa 🗓️Thur 2nd Oct 🕥1-2pm UK time 👤Prof Edina Sinanovic Further details 👇 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e... #HPV #cervicalcancer #vaccineslshtm.ac.ukUnderstanding the costs and benefits of the HPV vaccination in South Africa |In this talk, I will discuss my research on the cost-effectiveness of HPV vaccination and the development of the economic model for this intervention. This work provided one of the tools that assisted 012