Thrilled to announce: #TeriHatcher will host #amfARDallas on Oct 4, #DirkNowitzki will present the Philanthropic Leadership Award to the Gene & Jerry Jones Family, and #ParsonJames will open the evening with a special performance. Tickets: amfar.org/dallas

Two researchers in amfAR's #TREATAsia network—Drs. Akarin Hiransuthikul and Reena Rajasuriar—expand what's known about Alzheimer's in people aging with HIV in Asia. Read the full article here: www.amfar.org/news/underst...

RFP OPEN: 2026 Mathilde Krim Fellowships Funding: $180K (Phase 1) + $50K (Phase 2) Term: Mar 1, 2026–Feb 29, 2028 Register for portal: Sept 30, 3 PM ET LOI due: 10/7, 3 PM ET Webinar: Sept 25, 1–2 PM ET Apply: www.amfar.org/mathilde-kri...

We’re pleased to share that the 2026 Mathilde Krim Fellowships in Biomedical Research Request for Proposals will open next week. Researchers interested in applying can email [email protected] to receive updates on announcements and deadlines.

We’re thrilled to announce the inaugural amfARLondon, taking place on Friday, October 17 at The Chauncery Rosewood London. This special evening will honor Dame Tracey Emin with the Award of Inspiration, celebrating her extraordinary contributions to art and culture. amfar.org/london

The @amfarofficial.bsky.social #PEPFAR status tracker is here: mer.amfar.org/pepfar_status #HIV @emilybass.bsky.social

Viva Las Vegas! #amfARLasVegas returns to @wynnlasvegas on Friday, November 21 in partnership with @f1lasvegas. As an official partner of the #LasVegasGP, we are delighted to offer amfAR Gala attendees exclusive access to premium race weekend packages. amfar.org/lasvegas

Since her 1992 diagnosis, Loreen Willenberg has been a rare case of elite control and a generous contributor to HIV research. She shared her story at amfAR’s 2019 Cure Summit, and we send our heartfelt support as she now faces lung and brain cancer. www.science.org/content/arti...

Diana Ross is coming to Dallas. Join us October 4 for the inaugural #amfARDallas gala—an unforgettable night featuring a special performance by @dianaross and honoring the Gene & Jerry Jones Family. Hosted at the home of Kathleen and @scottkirby. Info: [email protected]

HIV, like the flu or a cold, is caused by a virus—but only HIV carries a stigma. This Zero HIV Stigma Day, let’s break it one conversation at a time. Learn more and find testing resources at amfar.org.

Advocacy works. The Senate just removed a proposed $400M cut to PEPFAR—thanks to powerful action from HIV advocates. amfAR urges Congress to keep protecting lifesaving global health programs. Read more: www.amfar.org/news/amfar-a...

Meet amfAR’s 2025 Mathilde Krim Fellows: Drs. Hastie, King, Ou & Zapatero Belinchon. As HIV research faces steep NIH cuts, amfAR is proud to back these bold young scientists and their innovative ideas. Learn more: www.amfar.org/news/new-amf...

#amfARVenezia returns to the iconic Arsenale for a night of philanthropy and glamour, presented by @GOLDCOUNCIL. The evening will be hosted by @ColmanDomingo and feature a headline set from global pop star @AvaMax & opening performance by @ParisJackson. amfar.org/venezia

www.amfar.org/wp-content/u... Honored to have our work on the NIH contribution to new drug approvals referenced by @amfarofficial.bsky.social. Read the original research here.https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama-health-forum/fullarticle/2804378

BREAKING: SCOTUS upholds free access to PrEP under the ACA, a major win for HIV prevention and health equity. PrEP saves lives. Access matters. Read amfAR’s full statement: www.amfar.org/news/landmar...

June 27 is National HIV Testing Day. 1.2M people in the U.S. live with HIV—13% don’t know it. Knowing your status = self-care. Get tested. Get treated. Stay protected. Learn more: amfar.org/about-hiv-aids/resources

AI is helping scientists spot infections sooner, speed up drug & vaccine development, and detect patterns even experts miss. But it must be ethical, equitable, and accessible. Here’s how AI is reshaping the future of HIV science: amfar.org/news/revolut...

Lenacapavir is now FDA-approved as long-acting HIV PrEP. Just 2 shots a year instead of daily oral pills to prevent HIV transmission. Read more: www.amfar.org/press-releas...

@RED President Jennifer Lotito cites amfAR stats in her latest @Forbes piece on President Trump’s decision to cancel CHAVD and its impact on HIV vaccine research. 🔗https://www.forbes.com/sites/jenniferlotito/2025/06/05/experts-warn-of-decade-long-setback-after-trump-cuts-hiv-vaccine-research/

In April 1983, singer/songwriter & activist Michael Callen joined Drs. Mathilde Krim and Joseph Sonnabend in NYC to found the AIDS Medical Foundation (AMF), amfAR’s predecessor. AMF awarded its first research grants in 1984.

On May 27, 2003, President George W. Bush signed the law that created PEPFAR, The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. In the 22 years since, PEPFAR has saved millions of lives; in FY2024 alone, it provided 20.6 million people with lifesaving antiretroviral treatment [...]

Now open: amfAR’s 2025 Target Grants RFP! - Up to $480K - 2-year projects starting Oct 2025 - HIV cure research: viral eradication or sustained remission Webinar May 20 with Dr. Andrea Gramatica Apply: amfar.org/research/tar...

A View to a Thrill: Duran Duran and Bond Girl Fashions Headline AmfAR Gala Cannes wwd.com/fashion-news...

Trump pledged to end HIV in America—but at the same time, his administration proposed slashing funding for the very programs needed to do it. amfAR data shows just how devastating those cuts would’ve been. www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-e...

ART is lifesaving science. amfAR-funded research helped develop 4 of the 6 drug classes used in HIV treatment today. ART not only restores health—it prevents transmission. Support our work to end HIV at amfar.org.

The U.S. pledged to end the HIV epidemic by 2030. That goal is still possible—but only if we protect the progress we've made. A must-read from Dr. Brett Giroir: www.linkedin.com/pulse/preser...

Prepare to be enchanted. The next #amfARVenezia will take place on August 31, 2025. Save the date for another unforgettable evening in support of our lifesaving HIV/AIDS research. Visit amfAR.org/venezia for tickets and tables. The countdown to magic begins - we can’t wait to see you there!

HIV hides in the body—even with treatment. amfAR grantee Dr. Alexander Pasternak is hunting for a marker that could expose hidden reservoirs and bring us closer to a cure. Read more via Dr. Jeffrey Laurence: amfar.org/news/uncover...

Accelerating U.S. investment is key to ending AIDS in Africa. A new article in @TheLancet cites amfAR’s PEPFAR Domestic issue brief to spotlight gaps in U.S. HIV funding. Read more: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Proud to see our partners at @Grindr using their platform to advance health equity and amplify the urgent need to hashtag#EndHIV. As part of their campaign, amfAR CEO Kevin Robert Frost spoke about the progress we’ve made—and the work still ahead: www.grindr.com/blog/the-equ...

40 years ago, Dame Elizabeth Taylor and leading scientists founded what is now amfAR—with a vision to end the AIDS crisis. From Rock Hudson’s first gift to global breakthroughs in HIV, cancer, and COVID research, that vision continues. Join the mission: amfar.org

Over 1M people in the U.S. rely on a fully funded HIV response. Cuts to HHS threaten decades of progress and could cost lives. amfAR urges leaders to protect the systems and science bringing us closer to ending the epidemic. Read the full statement: social.amfar.org/4jBpaBt

On #TransDayOfVisibility, we celebrate and uplift trans identities. The trans community faces a disproportionate HIV burden and increasing barriers to care. Closing equity gaps requires greater visibility and inclusion for gender-diverse individuals. #TDOV

In his latest article, amfAR's Head of Research Dr. Andrea Gramatica breaks down how a tool called IntegrAO is using AI to piece together fragmented biological data—revealing patterns we’ve never seen before. Could this be the key to unlocking new HIV treatments? www.amfar.org/news/can-ai-...

amfAR’s Dr. Andrea Gramatica highlights three research projects presented at #CROI2025 with the potential to reshape our understanding of HIV cure strategies. Read more: www.amfar.org/news/hiv-sci...

Researchers, including amfAR grantee Dr. John A. Sauceda, surveyed participants in an UCSF-amfAR HIV cure trial about their experiences and perspectives with one overall goal: How can future HIV cure studies be designed to make them more people-friendly? www.amfar.org/news/inside-...

A new federal policy capping indirect costs for NIH grants could hurt U.S. universities, students, and stifle medical research innovation, per an amfAR analysis. See the full impact in our infographic: www.amfar.org/news/the-hid...

Thank you, @voguemagazine! #amfARPalmBeach raised $3.8M for amfAR's critical HIV/AIDS research. Read more via Vogue: www.vogue.com/slideshow/am...

@variety.com Exclusive: We're thrilled to announce that Academy Award-nominated actor and advocate Taraji P. Henson will host the 2025 hashtag#amfARCannes Gala! Adding to the excitement, music legends Duran Duran will take the stage for an electrifying performance. variety.com/2025/scene/n...

Breaking news from #CROI2025: Two probable HIV cures, the Chicago and Oslo Patients, were announced. If confirmed, the total number of known cures will rise to 10. Read article: www.amfar.org/news/researc...

Scientists at #CROI2025 have announced that two more individuals may have been cured of HIV following stem cell transplants from donors with a rare genetic mutation that blocks HIV entry. A promising step forward in the search for a cure. Read more: www.healio.com/news/infecti...

March 10 is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day—a time to recognize the challenges women face in HIV prevention, testing, and treatment. Barriers like poverty and IPV limit access to care. Early testing is key. Learn more: amfar.org #NWGHAAD

After 30+ years at amfAR—18 as CEO—Kevin Robert Frost will retire at the end of 2025. Kyle Clifford, amfAR’s Chief Development Officer, will step into the CEO role on Jan 1, 2026. Join us in celebrating Kevin’s leadership and this next chapter for amfAR! social.amfar.org/41NfLkc

HIV research has led to breakthroughs in antiviral treatments & cancer therapies. amfAR’s Dr. Andrea Gramatica & Dr. Melanie Ott (@theottlab.bsky.social) discuss how investing in one virus drives medical innovation. www.amfar.org/news/shaping...

Can AI help crack the code to curing cancer and HIV? amfAR’s VP & Director of Research, Dr. Andrea Gramatica, explores how AI is transforming medical research—unlocking hidden patterns and accelerating the search for new treatments. Read Dr. Gramatica’s full article: social.amfar.org/4i002nv

As Black History Month comes to a close and we mark #HIVIsNotACrime Day, we honor Rep. Barbara Lee—a fearless champion in the fight against HIV/AIDS. From co-authoring major legislation to shaping @PEPFAR, & the @GlobalFund, her impact is immeasurable. Thank you, @RepBarbaraLee!

These cuts disrupt decades of progress fighting the HIV epidemic and are having a devastating human toll. amfAR estimates that every day approx. 220,000 people, including 7,000+ children under the age of 15, are losing access to treatments needed to save their lives. www.reuters.com/business/hea...

1/ In 1985, Dr. Mathilde Krim, Dame Elizabeth Taylor, and Dr. Michael Gottlieb founded what is now known as amfAR, recognizing the urgent need to combat the growing HIV/AIDS crisis. Their mission was to fund research to better understand and ultimately end the AIDS epidemic.

Targeting the HIV reservoir is crucial for a cure. Current treatments keep the virus at bay, but the hidden reservoir can reactivate if treatment stops. Let's support research to eradicate this barrier to a cure. Learn more at amfar.org.