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Adolescent girls and young women are disproportionately affected by HIV in sub-Saharan Africa where they are up to 8 times more likely to be infected compared to their male counterparts.
A major biological mechanism driving this increased risk is subclinical genital inflammation due to the presence of “non-optimal” vaginal microbiota depleted of beneficial lactobacillus species.
This study aims to develop an intravaginal ring to deliver factors that can ultimately enhance the vaginal environment and microbiota to prevent STIs, including HIV as well as adverse reproductive health outcomes.
2019
Professor Simon Moulton Dr Simon Cook Dr Nina Eikelis
VMRAF
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Head of Life Sciences; Head of Tachedjian Laboratory (Retroviral Biology and Antivirals)
To create and translate knowledge into better health, so no-one is left behind.
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VIC, 3004, Australia
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