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Louis Shackelford

Louis Shackelford, MPH, is the Director of External Relations at the HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN), where he leads public communications, community partnerships, and engagement efforts supporting HIV vaccine research and clinical trials.

Opinion

The pursuit continues: Why an HIV vaccine still matters

HIV prevention has come a long way—but the fight for a vaccine is far from over. In this op-ed, leaders in HIV advocacy and research explain why continued investment remains critical.

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Louis Shackelford

The pursuit continues: Why an HIV vaccine still matters

HIV prevention has come a long way—but the fight for a vaccine is far from over. In this op-ed, leaders in HIV advocacy and research explain why continued investment remains critical.