In the final episode of Microbe Matters Season 3, we sit down with Urvi Parikh, PhD, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh, to explore the evolving landscape of HIV prevention. Together, they discuss how PrEP is transforming prevention strategies, the challenges of ensuring equitable access to care both in the U.S. and globally, and the latest innovations on the horizon, including long-acting injectables and multipurpose prevention technologies.

Dr. Parikh shares her innovative research on drug resistance and the future of prevention, shedding light on how science, policy, and advocacy intersect to tackle one of the world’s most pressing health challenges. This episode is a powerful reminder of the importance of ensuring that life-saving innovations reach those who need them most.