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Dr Tim Mastro

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Advancing Science to improve Global Health & Well-being. Views expressed are my own.

 Chapel Hill, NC
sph.unc.edu
Joined February 2012
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@TheLancet7 Feb 2025
Read our latest issue in full ➡️ bit.ly/42Pq2wX
Cover of The Lancet, February 8 2025 issue. The cover quote reads, “Health institutions may be hesitant to criticise the new administration publicly, but this timidity is a mistake. Trump’s actions must be called out for the damage they are doing.”

ALT Cover of The Lancet, February 8 2025 issue. The cover quote reads, “Health institutions may be hesitant to criticise the new administration publicly, but this timidity is a mistake. Trump’s actions must be called out for the damage they are doing.”

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@TheLancet7 Feb 2025
“...to care is an act not of weakness, but of strength.” The Lancet response: hubs.li/Q035Ld5H0
A Lancet Editorial: “American chaos: standing up for health and medicine”

ALT A Lancet Editorial: “American chaos: standing up for health and medicine”

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It's the last week to submit your abstracts! Don't miss the deadline on the 17th of January 2025 (Friday)! Get a chance to share your work with hundreds of practitioners and researchers passionate about #HIVAIDS. Submission portal (in EN or FR): interestworkshop.org/abstrac…
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As a member of the #INTEREST2025 Conference Committee, I invite you to submit your abstract and join us in Windhoek, Namibia, 13–16 May 2025 🗓 Deadline: 17 Jan 2025, 23:59 CAT More information: bit.ly/3DMQkWc #HIVResearch #AbstractDeadline #HIVPrevention #HIVTreatment
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Opinion | I Was a Whistle-Blower Under Trump. Here’s What’s at Risk for Public Health. (Published...

Opinion | I Was a Whistle-Blower Under Trump. Here’s What’s at Risk for Public Health. (Published...

The future of America’s public health agencies looks bleak under Trump.

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The @RwandaGov response to Marburg has been rapid and effective in limiting MVD in Rwanda and in preventing it from spreading outside the country. We appreciate the close collaboration between our governments’ health experts to end this outbreak. 🇷🇼🇺🇸
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Africa’s top #HIV research event, the #INTEREST Conference, took place in Cotonou, Benin from May 14-17, 2024. Highlights include discussion on breakthroughs like #Lenacapavir. Recap here: aighd.org/2024/08/09/18th-in… Award winner interviews soon! #HIVAIDS #LastMile @Academic_MedEdu
18th INTEREST Conference: Engaging the Next Generation of HIV Researchers - AIGHD

18th INTEREST Conference: Engaging the Next Generation of HIV Researchers - AIGHD

The 18th International Conference on HIV Treatment, Pathogenesis, and Prevention Research was once again successfully held from 14 to 17 May 2024. This year, the conference was hosted at the presti...

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Excellent news for HIV prevention, especially for women in Africa, but important issues related to access must be addressed to maximize impact. New Drug Provides Total Protection From H.I.V. in Trial of Young African Women nytimes.com/2024/06/21/healt…
New Drug Provides Total Protection From H.I.V. in Trial of Young African Women (Published 2024)

New Drug Provides Total Protection From H.I.V. in Trial of Young African Women (Published 2024)

An injection given just twice a year could herald a breakthrough in protecting the population that has the highest infection rates.

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Excellent news for HIV prevention, especially for women in Africa, but important issues related to access must be addressed to maximize impact. via @NYTimes nytimes.com/2024/06/21/healt…

New Drug Provides Total Protection From H.I.V. in Trial of Young African Women (Published 2024)

An injection given just twice a year could herald a breakthrough in protecting the population that has the highest infection rates.

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@EricTopol12 Jun 2024
And good summary Table for each of the diets reviewed
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@EricTopol12 Jun 2024
From a first rate @NEJM review article today on Diets, a quick summary on the Mediterranean diet body of evidence nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NE…
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Bad math: NIH researchers didn’t pocket $710 million in royalties during pandemic | Science | AAAS science.org/content/article/…
Accusers’ bad math: NIH researchers didn’t pocket $710 million in royalties during pandemic

Accusers’ bad math: NIH researchers didn’t pocket $710 million in royalties during pandemic

ScienceInsider examines a widely repeated false allegation aired this week at Fauci hearing

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Navigating Geopolitics and Global Health: Insights from PMAC 2024 - go.shr.lc/45eHBWo

Navigating Geopolitics and Global Health: Insights from PMAC 2024 - BMJ Global Health blog

This blog reflects on geopolitics and global health with insights from PMAC 2024.

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Dr. Serge Eholié is a Professor of Infectious and Tropical Diseases at Treichville University Teaching Hospital in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire and will join us at #INTEREST2024! Read Serge's profile here: interestworkshop.org/speaker… Register for INTEREST: virology.eventsair.com/inter… #HIV
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We're officially just one month from the #INTEREST2024 conference! Who's as excited as we are to #debate, discuss, and learn about new findings in the field of #HIV? What are some #interventions you're eager to hear about? Registrations are still open: interestworkshop.org/registr…
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We are just two weeks away from the NC Global Public Health Careers Week! Join global health industry experts for four interactive and virtual learning sessions and an in-person Career Fair on Friday! Learn more about each session & register today: bit.ly/3T3jcP2
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Only one month left until the NC Global Health Careers Week!🙌 Are you a student searching for a summer internship or a job for after graduation? Register to join us March 18-22 and engage with leading global health employers from throughout NC. bit.ly/3T3jcP2
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Registrations are open for the #INTEREST2024 conference to be held this year in #Cotonou, #Benin! The #INTEREST conference is the premier African conference for #HIV treatment, pathogenesis, and prevention research. Get the registration details here: bit.ly/42wiLjj
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