Global WACh

Neurodevelopment


September 21, 2026

International Workshop on Pediatrics & HIV and AIDS 2026 Abstract Posters and Presentations

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Dr. Irene Njuguna presented at AIDS 2026.

In July, researchers affiliated with UW/Global WACh and partner institutions attended two annual conferences held in Rio de Janeiro: The International Workshop on Pediatrics & HIV and AIDS 2026, the International AIDS Conference. Both conferences are highly influential meetings on cutting-edge HIV research and its applications to move science into policy and practice. (more…)


July 14, 2026

BONDS study engages stakeholders to adapt a child development intervention package in Kenya

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BONDS study team members and participants at the Intervention Adaptation Workshop in Kenya

On June 10-12, 2026, the BONDS study team hosted about 30 partners and community collaborators in Kenya for a workshop to review a child development intervention package and identify adaptations to make it culturally appropriate for use in Kenya. Participants included healthcare providers, community health promoters, pregnant women, mothers of small children, and County Ministry of Health representatives. (more…)


March 4, 2026

RISE meets in Kenya to launch HIV/ART exposure on child neurodevelopment research

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RISE collaborators from multiple research institutes met in Nairobi, Kenya.


From February 2nd-4th, collaborators affiliated with “Researching Interventions and Implementation Strategies to Evaluate the Health and Development of Children Affected by HIV (RISE)” met in Nairobi, Kenya for its official launch meeting.

It was an exciting time for collaborators to meet in-person, understand the program goals and individual responsibilities, and participate in meaningful scientific discussions. Collaborators left this short, but impactful meeting motivated, engaged, and focused. (more…)