Researchers have new hope for an HIV vaccine

Published August 22, 2024 at 4:01 AM EDT

This 2011 electron microscope image made available by the Centers for Disease Control shows HIV virions.

The nature of HIV has made it difficult to develop a vaccine against the virus.

But there’s new hope for a shot that can provide lasting protection.

On Cincinnati Edition, we’ll talk about the breakthrough, the rates of HIV infection in Southwest Ohio, and local research that aims to help people with HIV lead healthier lives.

Guests:

Carl Fichtenbaum, MD, vice chair for clinical research for internal medicine, University of Cincinnati
Jaasiel Chapman, Ending the HIV Epidemic program coordinator, Hamilton County Public Health

UC is a financial supporter of Cincinnati Public Radio.

Ways to listen to this show:

Tune in live at noon ET M-F. Call 513-419-7100 or email talk@wvxu.org to have your voice heard on today’s topic.
Catch the replay on 91.7 WVXU and 88.5 WMUB at 8 p.m. ET M-F.
Listen on-demand. Audio for this segment will be uploaded to this page by 4 p.m. ET., or subscribe to our podcast.