Description:

To increase collaborative HIV research across Chicago universities, the Third Coast CFAR’s Viral Pathogenesis Core will highlight strengths in laboratory expertise and resources for HIV-related pathogenesis research during this virtual interactive workshop. Selected Principal Investigators at RUSH and Northwestern Universities are presenting a series of brief talks focused on current and opportunities for cross-institutional collaborations using advanced methodologies.

Presenters:
Judd Hultquist, PhD, Northwestern University
Ramon Lorenzo Redondo, PhD, Northwestern University
João Mamede, PhD, RUSH University
Jeffrey Schneider, PhD, RUSH University

Speakers:
Elena Martinelli, PhD, Northwestern University
Michael McRaven, Northwestern University

Moderators:
Rich D’Aquila, MD, Northwestern University
Tom Hope, PhD, Northwestern University

Learning Objectives
Review selected productive collaborations previously supported by the Third Coast CFAR and interest in helping launch new collaborations at and across Chicago universities.

Highlight available HIV laboratory research expertise at RUSH University and Northwestern University.

Improve familiarity with potential HIV research collaborators at RUSH University and Northwestern University.

Summarize service resources and technology available for users across Chicago from the Third Coast CFAR (and introduce TC CFAR personnel to contact).

Learn about advanced methodologies being developed and soon to be offered as services.

Review TC CFAR funding opportunities for potential future collaborations.

Help the Third Coast CFAR to identify strengths and gaps in HIV-related pathogenesis research across Chicago.

Help the Third Coast CFAR learn how to better program future meetings highlighting additional universities’ HIV research.