AIDS Vaccine Testing on Humans Halted Because of Risk

March 25th, 2008 by Website coordinator (0) HIV | AIDS // Print Print
Scientists who have worked for decades to find a vaccine for the HIV and AIDS infections will meet next week at the US National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland to chart a future course for research.

Full article @ VOA News

Disparity Dinner - Dine at the world’s table!

March 17th, 2008 by Website coordinator (0) MGAC // Print Print

Disparity Dinner - Dine at the world’s table!
Ever wondered what it was like to be one of the 2.6 billion people living on under $2 a day? Come experience global inequalities in food distribution first hand. You will either eat a simple “developing world” meal or be one of the lucky few to get a full restaurant meal!

Friday, March 28   6:00-8:00pm
Shatner Ballroom

Tickets: —-$5—– available from MGAC members, in the MGAC office (room 433 in Shatner) or SNAX in Leacock. All funds go towards MGAC’s advocacy and education projects next year.

Meals donated by: Lola Rosa, Santropol Roulant, Faim du Monde and more!

Potential treatment of AIDS

March 5th, 2008 by Website coordinator (0) HIV | AIDS // Print Print
Scientists at the University of Alberta have uncovered a human gene that stops the spread of HIV, potentially opening the door to new treatments in the battle against AIDS…

View full article @ The Gateway