HIV Vaccine Awareness Day

As communities around the world mark HIV Vaccine Awareness Day on May 18, the HVTN would like to honor the volunteers who are helping us to find a safe and effective HIV vaccine. Here are just a few of the thousands of individuals who have given so much of their time and energy toward our goal.

"AIDS beat me to Africa and painted every experience I had there."
Michelle Johnson became passionate about AIDS prevention when she worked in Africa as a theater intern. › More

"I didn't think of the vaccine as a license to do what I wanted in any reckless fashion."
An IT professional and community leader in Atlanta, Scott Smith carefully weighed the potential gains and risks before deciding to volunteer for a vaccine trial. › More

"I was astonished by how challenging it's been to come up with an effective vaccine."
A young scientist in Seattle, Aaron Putzke volunteered for a vaccine trial, experiencing research from the other side of the lab. › More

"I have a genetic gift."
Rod Fichter has been healthy despite being HIV-positive for over twenty years. Scientists want to know why he hasn't gotten sick.
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How much do you know?
HIV Vaccine Awareness Day is an opportunity for everyone to learn more about HIV vaccine research.


Explore further:	HIV Vaccine Awareness Day As communities around the world mark HIV Vaccine Awareness Day on May 18, the HVTN would like to honor the volunteers who are helping us to find a safe and effective HIV vaccine. Here are just a few of the thousands of individuals who have given so much of their time and energy toward our goal. "AIDS beat me to Africa and painted every experience I had there." Michelle Johnson became passionate about AIDS prevention when she worked in Africa as a theater intern. › More "I didn't think of the vaccine as a license to do what I wanted in any reckless fashion." An IT professional and community leader in Atlanta, Scott Smith carefully weighed the potential gains and risks before deciding to volunteer for a vaccine trial. › More "I was astonished by how challenging it's been to come up with an effective vaccine." A young scientist in Seattle, Aaron Putzke volunteered for a vaccine trial, experiencing research from the other side of the lab. › More "I have a genetic gift." Rod Fichter has been healthy despite being HIV-positive for over twenty years. Scientists want to know why he hasn't gotten sick. › More *How much do you* know?** HIV Vaccine Awareness Day is an opportunity for everyone to learn more about HIV vaccine research.