This episode of Microbe Matters commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Pitt Men’s Study, one of the longest-running HIV research initiatives in the world. Hosted in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh, this groundbreaking study has played a critical role in understanding HIV transmission, prevention, and care since the early 1980s.

Featuring:

Dr. Charles Rinaldo, the founding investigator, who reflects on the study’s origins during the height of the HIV epidemic and its transformative contributions to science and public health.

Nathaniel Soltesz, clinic coordinator, who shares how the study remains at the forefront of participant-centered research and community engagement.

Jeffrey, a long-term study participant, who offers a deeply personal account of his experiences and what the study has meant to him over the years.

Join us as we explore the past, present, and future of the Pitt Men’s Study, highlighting its role in advancing knowledge, building community, and fostering hope in the fight against HIV.