Congratulations to our 2024 CFAR NIA Awardees, Dr. Taylor Hendrixson of the University of Washington, Dr. Brandon Maust of Seattle Children’s, Dr. Michalina Montaño of Fred Hutch, Dr. Jillian Neary of the University of Washington, Dr. Lilian Njagi of Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), Dr. Rachael Parks of Fred Hutch, and Dr. Khai Hoan Tram of the University of Washington!
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Remembering King Holmes
Yesterday, King Holmes passed away peacefully after a long illness. The below announcement describes King’s life, vision, impact, and legacy. Among King’s many leadership roles, he founded both our Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) and the UW Center for AIDS and STD in 1988. He was an inspiration and guidepost to many of us. We appreciate his long-standing commitment and contributions to HIV and STI research and training, his contributions to CFAR and CFAS, his mentorship, friendship, humor, and good…
Congratulations to CFAR Staff Member Ken Tapia on the Distinguished Staff Award Nomination!
We are excited to announce that Ken Tapia, the Lead Biostatistician and Research Consultant for the UW/Fred Hutch Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) Data Sciences and Methods Core, has been nominated for the 2024 Distinguished Staff Award! Ken has been with the UW for 24 years, and has played a pivotal role in advising researchers on study design, sample size calculations, statistical analysis plans, data management, and manuscript preparation, providing invaluable support throughout the entire research process. His expertise in…
ANNOUNCING THE RECIPIENT OF THE 2024 STEPHAUN ELITE WALLACE COMMUNITY INVESTIGATOR AWARD
The University of Washington/Fred Hutch Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) is pleased to announce the winner of 2024 Stephaun Elite Wallace Community Investigator Award competition. The purpose of the Wallace Awards is to grow capacity for community-led HIV research. The Wallace Awards are also intended to facilitate community-based organization (CBO)-CFAR member connections and collaborations. Recipients are awarded $5,000-$20,000/year (direct costs) for up to 2 years to conduct their project. This award honors the founding Director of the UW/Fred Hutch CFAR Office of…
Announcing the Recipients of the 2024 Mentored International Investigator Award (MIIA)
Congratulations to our 2024 CFAR MIIA awardees, Dr. Vernon Mochache Oyaro of GoldStar Kenya and Kenya Medical Research Institute, Dr. Irene Mukui of the University of Nairobi and Kenyatta National Hospital, and Dr. Ivan Segawa of FHI360 and Premium Medical Services!
Announcing the Recipients of the 2024 CFAR International Pilot Award (IPA)
Congratulations to our 2024 CFAR IPA Awardees, Dr. Nafissatou Leye of the Institute for Health Research, Epidemiological Surveillance and Training (IRESSEF), and Dr. Elinor Sveum of the University of Washington!
Announcing the Recipients of the 2024 CFAR International Infrastructure Award (IIA)
Congratulations to our 2024 CFAR IIA Awardees, Dr. Bhavna Chohan of the University of Washington, Dr. Hannock Tweya of I-TECH Malawi, and Dr. Takudzwa Mtisi of the University of Zimbabwe!
Announcing the Recipients of the 2023 CFAR New Investigator Award (NIA)
Congratulations to our 2023 CFAR NIA Awardees, Dr. Michelle Bulterys of the University of Washington, Dr. Delphine Depierreux of Fred Hutch, Dr. Obinna Ekwunife of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Dr. Christian Gallardo of Seattle Children’s Research Institute, Dr. Joy Githua of Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI/CRDR), and Dr. Bo Zhang of Fred Hutch!
Announcing new CFAR Co-Directors
Please join us in congratulating Drs. Kenneth Mugwanya and Julie Dombrowski on their new roles within CFAR!
Announcing the Recipients of the 2023 CFAR Mentored International Investigator Award
Congratulations to Dr. Ruth Nabisere of the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) Mulago, and Dr. Dickens Onyango of the Kisumu County Department of Health!