Community Conversations on HIV Cure

More than 50 people gathered to exchange ideas

On April 23rd, CanCURE hosted "Community Conversations on HIV Cure: What We Know, What We Don’t, and What’s Next" in the margins of the Canadian Association for HIV Research conference held in Winnipeg. The event brough together researchers, community members, and knowledge holders for a meaningful afternoon of presentations and open dialogue.

The program covered updates on HIV cure research by Nicolas Chomont, the launch of the CATCH network by Zabrina Brumme and a discussion on end-of-life HIV cure research program by Isabelle Turcotte. A diverse panel made for engaging and genuinely impactful discussions, keeping the conversation grounded in both science and lived experience.

A heartfelt thank you to our panelists, moderators, partners and to every person who showed up and shared their story 🎤✨

Panelists

• Gayle Pruden - Elder and Knowledge Holder

• Melissa Morris - Village Lab

• Amanda Outhwaite - Nine Circles Community health Centre

• Wayne Campbell  - Ribbon Community

• Mary Ndung'u - Women’s Health in Women’s Hands

Moderators

• Shari Margolese

• Tanguy Hedrich

Scientific Director Nicolas Chomont and CAB member Renee Mashing

Investigator Jean-Pierre Routy, answering a question from community members

Gayle Pruden, sharing her perspective

CAB members Shari Margolese and Tanguy Hedrich, session moderators