In this bonus episode we retell the controversial history behind the scientific discovery of HIV. And, we dive into PrEP as HIV prevention. We're joined by Grant Picarillo, Senior Clinical Practice Lead for Freddie. Freddie is Canada's #1 rated PrEP provider and the presenting sponsor of season two! To learn more about PrEP and to book your free consultation with Freddie, visit gofreddie.com/dane.

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Grant Picarillo is passionate about about LGBTQ2S+ health, HIV prevention and treatment, and gender affirming care. With a master's degree in public health policy from Harvard University and a doctorate in primary care nursing from Columbia University, Grant believes in an affirming approach towards patient care and sexual health and wellness. Grant lives in Toronto with his husband, and outside of work you'll find Grant tending to his house plants, doting on all dogs (especially beagles), and trying to work on his tennis game.

Sources for today's episode include:

• How to Survive a Plague: The Inside Story of How Citizens and Science Tames AIDS. David France. 2016.
• How the discovery of HIV led to a transatlantic research war. Dr. Howard Markel, PBS. 2020.

This episode was researched, hosted, and edited by Dane Stewart with music by Dane Stewart & Matthew Rogers. Produced by Dane Stewart & Matthew Kariatsumari. Our outro track is Easy to Love by Clara Jones.

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