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About the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative

Published: 2010

IAVI is a global not-for-profit, public-private partnership working to accelerate the development of a vaccine to prevent HIV infection and AIDS. This information sheet details the organization's mission and activities.

From Research Volunteers to the Global Political Community: Building on Preparedness Efforts for the Development of an AIDS Vaccine

Published: 2010

Vaccine preparedness is a comprehensive, partnership-based approach to help countries and communities involved in AIDS vaccine research and to generate support for such efforts in the global community.  This brief describes IAVI’s approach to vaccine preparedness and the core strategies used to meet the challenges of conducting this work in low-income countries hit hardest by HIV.

What You Should Know about AIDS Vaccine Development

Published: July 2010

This pamphlet provides a snap-shot overview of key information on AIDS vaccine development in a convenient format, covering why an AIDS vaccine is needed, why it is possible to develop one, and how you can contribute to reaching the ultimate goal of finding one.

Why Women and Girls Need an AIDS Vaccine

Published: July 2010

Women’s and girls’ increased biological vulnerability to HIV infection, coupled with social and economic inequities, fuel the pandemic in resource-limited nations. This information sheet addresses some of the gender norms and inequalities that impede women’s ability to prevent HIV infection and makes the case for development of an AIDS vaccine as a powerful equity tool.

Adapting to Realities: Trends in HIV Prevention Research Funding 2000 to 2008 - Vaccines Summary

Published: July 2009

This document summarizes 2008 estimates of public, philanthropic, and commercial investment in research and development (R&D) for AIDS vaccines. These estimates were generated through a collaborative project involving the AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition (AVAC), the Alliance for Microbicide Development (AMD), the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI), and the UNAIDS Resource Tracking Unit. More information on the HIV Vaccines and Microbicides Resource Tracking Working Group can be found at http://www.hivresourcetracking.org/ .

AIDS Vaccine Q & A

Published: 2009

This listing of questions and answers provides basic information on vaccines and addresses how an AIDS vaccine would work, how AIDS vaccines are tested and why scientists believe the development of an AIDS vaccine is possible .

Building Partnerships to End AIDS

Published: May 2009

This document navigates the work of IAVI, in simple terms, as we strive to accelerate AIDS vaccine development through partnerships, specifically those that promote science, policy and diplomacy.

Building Stronger Bridges: Bolstering the effectiveness of community advisory boards in Southern Africa

Published: 2009

The Community Advisory Board, or CAB , not only represents the communities most affected by HIV-related clinical research but also helps to educate the public and provides guidance to researchers in such matters as protocol design. So what does a truly effective CAB look like?  This report addresses that question and describes how IAVI has helped the research centers it works with in South Africa and Zambia assemble and train their CABs.

Clinical Guidance: Essential Approaches for the Conduct of IAVI Clinical Research

Published: 2009

This document outlines essential processes and practices required to conduct IAVI-sponsored research, based on the specific research and sociocultural context and the needs of the research team, study volunteers, and community. This guidance applies to
clinical trials and to observational and behavioural research studies to ensure that the research itself and associated capacity building efforts and service delivery activities meet high ethical and quality standards.

Innovative Financing Mechanisms to Advance Global Health

Published: June 2009

This policy brief reviews recent innovations in health financing and new options under consideration to address current funding gaps that deter efforts to improve health in resource-limited countries.  Note: Revised version posted on July 15, 2009.

 
 

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