
Introducing Going anti-Viral, the podcast of the IAS–USA, a professional continuing medical education organization focused on HIV and other viral diseases. I’m Dr Michael Saag, professor emeritus of medicine and infectious diseases at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and volunteer member of the IAS–USA Board of Directors. Join us as we interview experts in viral medicine about their area o... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 86 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MedicineHealth & Fitness | |||

In episode 85 of Going anti-Viral, Dr Andrea Gramatica joins host Dr Michael Saag to discuss the work of amfAR and how HIV research drives breakthroughs for other diseases. Dr Gramatica is Vice President of Research at amfAR and an expert in immunolo... more
In episode 84 of Going anti-Viral, Nicholas Enrich joins host Dr Michael Saag to discuss his book Into the Wood Chipper: A Whistleblower's Account of How the Trump Administration Shredded USAID. Mr Enrich is a former civil servant who worked at the U... more
In episode 83 of Going anti-Viral, Dr Steven Grinspoon joins host Dr Michael Saag to provide an update on guidelines for statin use in people with HIV based on results from the REPRIEVE trial. Dr Grinspoon is a Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medica... more
In episode 82 of Going anti-Viral, Dr Tyler Evans joins host Dr Michael Saag to discuss the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda and the global response. Dr Evans is an infectious diseases and addiction medicine physician... more
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So inspiring to hear Dr Friedland ‘s lifetime journey in care and research in HIV.
So inspiring to hear Dr Friedland ‘s lifetime journey in care and research in HIV.
This podcast series has a wealth of actionable items for clinical decision makers as well as being highly informative (and entertaining!) to anyone interested in current public health challenges and opportunities. Can’t wait for the next pod drop - BRAVO !
I love hearing Dr saag lecture at various meetings and curbsiders podcast. So excited to hear him have his own podcast. So educational.
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This program targets clinicians, researchers, and public health professionals focused on HIV and other viral infections. Episodes center on HIV cure research, long-acting therapies, vaccine design, and practical clinical workflows, often blending basic science with real-world implementation, guidelines development, and health equity considerations. A standout aspect is the consistent presence of leading HIV researchers and policy-minded clinicians who dissect cutting-edge science, translate it for practice, and discuss funding, access, and system-level challenges. Listeners can expect a data-informed, clinically oriented conversation with actionable takeaways for patient care, program design, and public health strategy, along with historica... more
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