Spyros Kalams
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Major international study testing therapy to prevent spread of HIV
Nine more volunteers are needed to complete a study at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) that could lead to a way to prevent the spread of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). Read MoreOct 5, 2017
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Flu vaccine response in older adults
High dose flu vaccine boosts the immune response in older adults by increasing activation of certain immune cells. Read MoreJan 25, 2017
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First subject enrolled in international HIV prevention study
This month an international HIV prevention trial was launched that is testing the infection-preventing prowess of a monoclonal antibody called VRCO1. Read MoreApr 14, 2016
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AIDS Clinical Trials Unit lands renewal of NIH funding
Vanderbilt University’s AIDS Clinical Trials Unit (ACTU) has received a seven-year grant renewal from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Read MoreJan 30, 2014
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HIV’s impact on B cells
Understanding how HIV infection affects immune system B cells may guide strategies for vaccine development. Read MoreJan 15, 2014