#HIV response = strength. It’s time to rethink our approach, rebuild systems to put people first, and rise together for equity and care for all. The moment is now. #RethinkRebuildRise

As department chairs, we witness how recent federal actions undermine our principles [...] we must advocate for our field, its people, and the communities we serve, and develop strategies to sustain our contributions to science, teaching, + public service. ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/10.2105/...

To those considering a degree in public health or already working in the field: We need you. Public health provides the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Don’t lose hope, stay inspired, and let that motivation guide your journey. open.substack.com/pub/carlosrd...

Congratulations Jahn Jaramillo and Dr. Carlos Rodriguez-Diaz on the publication "A Call to Center Latino Members of Sexual Minority Groups and Strengthen the US HIV Response". Learn why it's vital to include Latino gay, bisexual, and other MSM in EHE implementation. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Proud of the work of Jahn Jaramillo. We hope this analysis support future efforts to address the #HIV epidemic among #Latino gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men.

In a recent publication in JAMA, we focused on the needs of Latino sexual and gender minorities as we continue to work towards the end of the HIV epidemic. We recommend engaging Latino SGM in all stages of implementation, developing and tracking performance metrics. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

The 24 hour marathon to save AIDS research has begun! Come join us! saveaidsresearch.org

We're excited to highlight a few presenters for 24 Hours to Save AIDS Research! Hear from Linda-Gail Bekker, JD Davids, Tonia Poteat, Yvette Raphael and many others on September 16. Register bit.ly/45U1keO and join us on YouTube bit.ly/45Qftts #saveAIDSresearch

🚨 New PhD program in Community Health Sciences at @busph.bsky.social 🚨 Graduates will be trained to use social justice-focused, community-engaged approaches to address some of the most pressing public health issues facing us today. We are accepting applications this fall.

It's a wrap! The third cohort of the Latino SHARE Program just presented the HIV and substance use research projects they worked on over the last 10 weeks. Congratulations 👏🏾

If you have an accent or speak more than one language, that's a superpower! Embrace it. If anyone makes fun of it or sees you as "less than" because of it; please ignore them. The world needs more people like you.

New in the #AcademicActivist Celebrating Pride, particularly in times of struggle, makes us stronger and a more impactful movement for social change. carlosrd.substack.com/p/a-season-o...

As we mark Pride Month, colleagues at @busph.bsky.social reflect on these current challenges and how public health can support the LGBTQ+ community. #Pride #ThisIsPublicHealth 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ www.bu.edu/sph/news/art...

Last week, I attended the National Latinx Conference on #HIV #NaLA25 for the first time. It was an excellent opportunity to learn from those on the frontline providing HIV services to Latinx communities. I enjoyed meeting with new and established colleagues. We need collaborations more than ever!

Join us next Wednesday, April 23 at 10am EST for a phenomenal webinar on lessons learned from collaborating with community partners, promoting language justice, and engaging implementers in the context of implementation science research. Register: fs6.formsite.com/ltbcfar/upko...

New in the Academic Activist: The determination of health researchers isn’t just scientific—it’s deeply human. It’s about hope, healing, and never settling until we all have a chance at healthier lives. #AcademicActivist #CommunityHealthSciences open.substack.com/pub/carlosrd...

Join us for the upcoming ISGH Advances in Sexual and Gender Health Seminar on May 6! “Leveraging Implementation Science to Advance Sexual and Gender Health: A Crash Course in Methods.” Register today! lnkd.in/ghQuwXsB Tuesday, May 6, 2025 Noon - 1:00 p.m. WBOB 150 Zoom webinar and in person

Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility, and I reiterate my commitment to working with trans communities to improve their health and achieve equity.

Honored to be part of this initiative. So timely!

“What we are seeing is a clear attack on health,” [...] “On one hand, we are reducing the resources to keep people healthy. On the other hand, we are eliminating research programs.” www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/26/m...

The NIH have terminated hundreds of HIV-related research projects. The damage is irreparable. Soon, we will see delays in scientific progress and difficulties in training the next generation of scientists. Even worse, hundreds of thousands of people will die. youtu.be/q9icRYpLIbY?...

Joy is an act of resistance.

New in The Academic Activist: Words for equity cannot disappear. We live in a time when solidarity, empathy, and respect may be the core vocabulary for health. carlosrd.substack.com/p/language-m...

Black mothers died at 3.5 times the rate of their white counterparts. This is a racial disparity. We must continue studying how racism affects health and end the root causes of these disparities. This is not ideological; it is based on evidence. www.bu.edu/articles/202...

@profcarlos.bsky.social @dianatordoff.bsky.social

NIH IN YOUR STATE “Select a state on the map to see the impact of NIH funding across America” www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-...

A solidarity movement is happening TODAY. El*n M*sk purchased $40M on Superbowl ads attacking USAID as "wasteful spending." Colleagues have created this video and are asking that it be posted across social media at 5:30pm EST today: #superbowl #USAID www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqUE...

I have spent the last 30 years of my life studying or working at schools of public health. (But you look so young. How is that possible?) (Thank you - too kind!) Anyway, this gives me perspective to say that recent policy changes will be specifically devastating for US public health research. 🧵

We are not overwhelmed. We are under attack.

American chaos: standing up for health and medicine - The Lancet www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Encuentro de investigadores de la Universidad de Michigan y la Universidad de Puerto Rico: PENSANDO PUERTO RICO y EL CARIBE. jueves y viernes 14 y 15 de febrero de 2025, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Río Piedras.

New in the #AcademicActivist: Happiness is not a given; the best way to protect it is by doing our best and resourcing to the collective and what gives us purpose. Pursuing happiness in adversity is an act of resistance to protect our health. open.substack.com/pub/carlosrd...

We want to improve access to PrEP among Latinxs. Our team is conducting a study to learn about the experiences of those using PrEP and those who could use PrEP but are not using it. Check eligibility 👉🏽 redcap.link/positivedeviance2

To my colleagues in academia - y en realidad para mucha gente en mi network: These are challenging times. Let's keep doing what is needed. Please don't commit your scholarship. Do not self-censor. We have each other. And stay positive. Happiness is resistance.

I reiterate my unwavering commitment to public health, particularly to the health of Latinxs, transgender, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other minoritized groups. #Equity #Health Thank you, @busph.bsky.social, for showcasing our work.

The universe keeps bring me back to this simple word: hope. Thank you for being the latest messenger @profcarlos.bsky.social. www.bu.edu/sph/news/art...

Bad Bunny Took Plena and Salsa Songs to Number One. Here’s Why That Matters. The artist has reached the top of the charts with 'Baile Inolvidabe' and 'DtMF,' tracks that celebrate and preserve Puerto Rican genres and culture. By Vanessa Diaz www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

New in the Academic Activist: Many things can be taken from us, but hope. With hope, we can achieve health for all. #Hope #Health #AcademicActivist open.substack.com/pub/carlosrd...

Congratulations, Luis!

One of my goals for 2024 was to start working on a blog. It took me a while, but it is now ready. Please check out the first post.👇🏽 I welcome your comments and recommendations. Also, subscribe if you want. 😊 #AcademicActivist open.substack.com/pub/carlosrd...

¡Feliz Navidad! ⭐ Merry Christmas to those who celebrate

Happy holidays! ¡Felices fiestas! Do something that makes you happy.

I am very proud of my colleague! Stay tuned...

📣🌈Joy alert! Our book “See Me! Gay and Trans Latinos’ Testimonios on Mental Health, Discrimination, and Joy in South Texas” will be out soon. 📕 Free open access digital version via Boston University Library & printed copies on sale on Amazon. Thank you everyone for your support! #LatineInAcademia

Peer review requests during the holidays with two weeks deadlines should be prohibited. 😅

The applications for the Latino SHARE summer program are now open! We support undergrad students and recent graduates interested in #HIV and substance use-related research and are committed to Latino communities. For more info: latinoshare.gwu.edu

Join us this Thursday, 12/5, at 1:00pm EST for Dr. Hector Carrasco's Community Health Sciences Seminar "Public Health Harms of Late-Stage Capitalism: The Cases of Food Insecurity and Substance Use." Please RSVP docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...