Episode 13 -  Advancements in STI Prevention: Insights from Dr Jean-Michel Molina Recorded Live at CROI 2024 on March 3, 2024

In this episode of Going anti-Viral, Dr Michael Saag and Dr Jean-Michel Molina discuss recent developments in STI prevention, focusing on doxycycline as post-exposure prophylaxis (DoxyPEP) and the evaluation of a meningococcal vaccine for gonorrhea prevention in the ANRS Doxyvac trial. Recorded at CROI 2024, Dr Molina shares insights from clinical trials, including challenges with data analysis and implications for future STI prevention and vaccine research.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

00:30 Innovative Approaches in Clinical Care with Dr Jean-Michel Molina

00:54 Exploring the Impact of Doxycycline and Vaccines on STIs

01:50 Challenges and Insights from Clinical Trials

04:29 The Journey from Interim Analysis to Final Results

09:27 Addressing Data Discrepancies

21:05 Future Directions in STI Prevention and Vaccine Research

26:46 Closing Thoughts and the Importance of Trustworthy Research

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Produced by IAS-USA, Going anti–Viral is a podcast for clinicians involved in research and care in HIV, its complications, and other viral infections. This podcast is intended as a technical source of information for specialists in this field, but anyone listening will enjoy learning more about the state of modern medicine around viral infections.

Going anti-Viral’s host is Dr Michael Saag, a physician, prominent HIV researcher at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and volunteer IAS–USA board member. In most episodes, Dr Saag interviews an expert in infectious diseases or emerging pandemics about their area of specialty and current developments in the field. Other episodes are drawn from the IAS–USA vast catalogue of panel discussions, Dialogues, and other audio from various meetings and conferences.

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