Episode 1 - 40 Years Later: Looking Back at the Beginning of the HIV/AIDS Epidemic

In this episode of Going anti-Viral, we revisit a panel discussion titled "40 Years Later: Looking Back at the Beginning of the HIV/AIDS Epidemic," sponsored by the IAS–USA. 

Dr Gerald Friedland moderates a panel of key medical figures who served at the frontlines of the HIV/AIDS epidemic during its early years. The panel, consisting of Dr Kathryn Anastos, Dr Donna Futterman, Dr Sheldon Landesman, and Dr Fred Valentine discusses their experiences, the systemic responses, and the stigma associated with the disease. They contemplate on how the lessons learned from HIV are relevant to the current COVID-19 pandemic and the potential pandemics that may come in the future.

The discussion took place on June 13, 2022, at the Scott M. Hammer Annual Update on HIV Management in New York City.

00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Podcast

00:37 Panel Discussion: Reflecting on the Early Days of the HIV Epidemic

01:20 Panelists Share Their Personal Experiences and Challenges

02:29 The Impact of HIV on Medical Professionals and Their Careers

03:01 The Spread of HIV in Different New York City Boroughs

03:45 Panelists' Current Roles and Their Initial Encounters with HIV

06:01 The Struggle with Internalized Homophobia in HIV Patients

06:26 The Evolution of HIV Treatment and the Reaction of Medical Providers

07:44 The Emotional Impact of the HIV Epidemic

20:06 The Challenges of Creating a System of Care for HIV Patients

21:23 The Stigma and Misunderstandings Surrounding HIV

40:29 The Role of Activism in the Fight Against HIV

41:35 Institutional Responses to the HIV Epidemic

43:21 Challenges in Pediatric Care for HIV Patients

44:10 Stigma and Discrimination in Healthcare

44:47 International Efforts in HIV Testing

47:01 Safety Measures in HIV Research Labs

48:43 Health and Hospitals Corporation's Role in HIV Care

50:01 The Impact of HIV on Medical Education and Training

54:11 The Role of Activism in the HIV/AIDS Response

55:40 Lessons from HIV for Future Pandemics

57:16 The Response of the Medical Community to HIV

58:21 The Importance of Addressing Social Determinants of Health

01:00:08 The Future of HIV Research and Care

01:06:34 Closing Remarks and Reflections

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Produced by IAS-USA, Going anti–Viral is a podcast for clinicians involved in research and care in HIV, its complications, and other viral infections. This podcast is intended as a technical source of information for specialists in this field, but anyone listening will enjoy learning more about the state of modern medicine around viral infections.

Going anti-Viral’s host is Dr Michael Saag, a physician, prominent HIV researcher at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and volunteer IAS–USA board member. In most episodes, Dr Saag interviews an expert in infectious diseases or emerging pandemics about their area of specialty and current developments in the field. Other episodes are drawn from the IAS–USA vast catalogue of panel discussions, Dialogues, and other audio from various meetings and conferences.

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