Going anti-Viral

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 of specialty and current developments in the field. Other episodes are drawn from the IAS-USA vast catalogue of panel discussions, Dialogues, and various meetings and conferences. Going anti-Viral is a podcast series for clinicians, produced by the International Antiviral Society–USA. The IAS–USA is a not-for-profit professional organization committed to improving the treatment, care, and quality of life for people with or at risk for HIV or other viral infections and their complications through balanced education and information. This podcast is intended as a clinical source of inf

Going anti-Viral is a health podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 89 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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  Episode #88

  Advancing Care for Women and Children with HIV - Dr Elaine Abrams

  Sep 22, 202632 minS1

  In episode 88 of Going anti -Viral, Dr Elaine Abrams joins host Dr Michael Saag to discuss her career of research into vertical transmission of HIV and care for pregnant women, children, adolescents, and families. Dr Abrams is a Professor of Epidemiology and Pediatrics at Columbia University Medical Center and Senior Director of Research at ICAP at Columbia University in New York. An internationally recognized pediatrician, epidemiologist, and global health leader, she has more than 35 years of experience as a clinician, researcher, and public health practitioner in the prevention and treatment of HIV infection and associated infectious diseases. Dr Abrams and Dr Saag discuss the history and progress of preventing vertical HIV transmission and the impact of early studies like PACTG 076. They also discuss Dr Abrams’s early work in Africa on HIV transmission and review the current understanding of breastfeeding and HIV transmission. They address the impact of the dismantling of USAID on global HIV prevention efforts and provide an outlook to the future for HIV elimination and global efforts. 0:00 – Introduction 1:31 – First cases of vertical transmission of HIV and rates of transmission 4:00 – Challenges faced during the early HIV epidemic in New York 9:16 – The landmark PACTG 076 study and its significance 12:30 – Global expansion of HIV prevention efforts and treatment 17: 03 – Engagement with HIV programs in Africa and lessons learned 20:12 – Impact of program disruptions due to dismantling of USAID and future challenges 24:47 – Current understanding of breastfeeding and HIV transmission 28:44 – Future outlook for HIV elimination and global efforts __________________________________________________ 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. Email podcast@iasusa.org to send feedback, show suggestions, or questions to be answered on a later episode. Follow Going anti-Viral on: Apple Podcasts YouTube X Facebook Instagram ...

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  Episode #87

  Special Episode - Latest Update on Emerging Infections and Health Threats

  Sep 14, 20261h 3mS1

  In episode 87 of Going anti -Viral, we represent a panel discussion from September 3, 2026, as part of the IAS–USA Dialogue series Emerging Infections and Health Threats . This Dialogue is a must listen as our distinguished panel of infectious disease experts dives deep into some of the most pressing public health challenges facing the world today. Moderated by Carlos del Rio, MD, a Distinguished Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Emory University School of Medicine, this Dialogue brings together world-class experts Yvonne Maldonado, MD, and Peter Chin-Hong, MD. The panel addresses the following pressing topics: -- Upcoming respiratory virus season: have we learned any lessons from Australia? -- New FDA-approved vaccines: updated COVID-19 vaccine and the first mRNA flu vaccine for the fall season -- Vaccination controversies: the politicization of the vaccination schedule, the resurgence of measles, and declining vaccine confidence -- Global outbreaks: Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda; cholera outbreaks in Sudan, Chad, and other African nations -- Emerging US health threats: chikungunya, Chagas, leishmaniasis, malaria, Dengue fever, and other diseases that were once considered nonendemic in the US are occurring with increasing frequency 0:00 – Introduction 1:48– Reaction to recent measles deaths and update on status of the outbreak in the US 11:15 – Update on the changes to the vaccination schedule 15:03 – The role of medical groups in making updated vaccine recommendations 26:20 – The mRNA influenza vaccine and research into the use of mRNA vaccines for cancer treatments 30:01 – Update on summer foodborne outbreaks and surveillance 36:17 – Audience questions on COVID-19, influenza, and mpox vaccination 43:41 – Overview of alpha-gal syndrome 48:21 – Impact of climate change and global travel on spread of mosquito and tick-borne diseases 53:28 – Impact of cuts to public health on response to health threats like Ebola __________________________________________________ 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. Email podcast@iasusa.org to send feedback, show suggestions, or questions to be answered on a later episode. Follow Going anti-Viral on: Apple Podcasts YouTube X Facebook Instagram ...

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  Episode #86

  Beyond the Diagnosis: Women and HIV in Latin America - Dr Brenda Crabtree-Ramírez

  Sep 8, 202630 minS1

  In episode 86 of Going anti -Viral, Dr Brenda Crabtree-Ramírez joins host Dr Michael Saag to discuss women and HIV in Latin America. Dr Crabtree-Ramírez is a Professor of the HIV Program at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. She has participated in Phase I to IV clinical trials evaluating therapies for HIV/AIDS and opportunistic infections and is the Principal Investigator in Mexico for the Caribbean, Central, and South America Network for HIV Epidemiology (CCASAnet). She has contributed to studies focused on sociodemographic factors, HIV-related comorbidities, women with HIV, aging with HIV, and advanced HIV disease. Dr Crabtree-Ramírez discusses the HIV epidemic in Latin America, focusing on women’s unique challenges, access to care, and prevention strategies including PrEP and HPV vaccination. 0:00 – Introduction 1:36 – Challenges in HIV research and healthcare access in Latin America 4:08 – Access to antiretroviral therapy and diagnosis gaps 5:15 – Unique challenges faced by women with HIV and testing during pregnancy 8:11– Research on women and HIV in Latin America 11:50 – CCASAnet and IeDEA network: data collection and insights 13:46 – Barriers to care for women: transportation, stigma, and violence 17:18 – Strategies to improve diagnosis and engagement in care 20:57 – Prevention strategies: PrEP and community programs 24:06 – Role of HPV vaccination and cervical cancer prevention 26:44 – Future directions and women’s leadership in HIV research and call for continued advocacy Resources: CCASAnet: https://www.ccasanet.org/ IeDEA: https://www.iedea.org/ __________________________________________________ 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. Email podcast@iasusa.org to send feedback, show suggestions, or questions to be answered on a later episode. Follow Going anti-Viral on: Apple Podcasts YouTube X Facebook Instagram ...

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  Episode #85

  How HIV Research Drives Breakthroughs for Other Diseases - Dr Andrea Gramatica

  Aug 25, 202625 minS1

  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 immunology and HIV virology with a research focus on viral persistence and immune modulation. Dr Gramatica is responsible for shaping the strategic direction of amfAR’s research programs, including building upon existing research into HIV and other viral diseases, as well as addressing emerging public health challenges. Dr Gramatica discusses the history and impact of amfAR in HIV research, highlighting how philanthropic funding accelerated scientific breakthroughs. Dr Saag and Dr Gramatica also discuss amfAR’s expanding research interest into cancer immunology and other diseases and discuss the outlook for the future and the use of AI in discovering new therapies. 0:00 – Introduction 1:27 – What is amfAR and its role in the early response to HIV 4:28 – Key early grants and their impact on HIV treatment 8:29 – amfAR’s role in supporting early investigators 11:42 – amfAR’s expanding research interest into cancer immunology and other diseases 16:38 – The next five to ten years in HIV research and the role in advancing research using AI 21:52 – How to apply for grants at amfAR Resources: amfAR – https://www.amfar.org/ amfAR on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@amfAR __________________________________________________ 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. Email podcast@iasusa.org to send feedback, show suggestions, or questions to be answered on a later episode. Follow Going anti-Viral on: Apple Podcasts YouTube X Facebook Instagram ...

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  Episode #84

  How USAID Was Dismantled—and What the World Lost - Nicholas Enrich

  Aug 14, 202644 minS1

  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 United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under 4 administrations. He served as the Bureau of Global Health director of policy, programs, and planning until January 2025, when he was designated as the USAID acting assistant administrator for global health. On March 2, 2025, he was placed on administrative leave for addressing the Trump administration dismantling of USAID. Mr Enrich provides an overview of the history and work of USAID prior to 2025 including the success of programs like the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and nutrition and food security programs. He then shares his firsthand account of the dismantling of USAID under the Trump administration including the actions by political appointees and staff from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Mr Enrich and Dr Saag explore the impact of the Administration’s policy on global health, development, and international partnerships and discuss the long-term consequences of the dismantling of USAID. 0:00 – Introduction 1:17 – What was USAID and its global impact before 2025 3:00 – USAID work in global health and food security 5:10 – The inception and impact of PEPFAR 8:07 – US politics and the continuity of USAID during the first Trump Administration 13:29 – The executive order to freeze foreign aid and its implications 15:37 – Legal questions around the executive order and appropriations law 18:24 – Experience with DOGE and the management style of Elon Musk 21:30 – Stories of chaos by the DOGE team and destruction within USAID 26:17 – How the political leadership of USAID was unaware of the work of the agency and implications on current health outbreaks like Ebola 32:10 – The long-term consequences of dismantling USAID and rebuilding trust 40:33 – Nicholas Enrich's current work and future plans Resources: Into the Wood Chipper: A Whistleblower's Account of How the Trump Administration Shredded USAID https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Into-the-Wood-Chipper/Nicholas-Enrich/9781668226957 Cast of Hair perform Let The Sunshine In on The Ed Sullivan Show, March 30, 1969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCXSA_biSw4&t=200s __________________________________________________ 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. Email podcast@iasusa.org to send feedback, show suggestions, or questions to be answered on a later episode. Follow Going anti-Viral on: Apple Podcasts YouTube X Facebook Instagram ...

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