The drumbeat continues

Dean James W. Curran

Dean James W. Curran

Today, more people are living with HIV than ever before thanks to antiretroviral therapy. Emory researchers developed two of the most widely used ART drugs as well as a promising vaccine candidate now being tested in the United States.

Each day in our new Claudia Nance Rollins and remodeled Grace Crum Rollins Buildings, we find much to celebrate. Our students are setting high standards for service and commitment to others. Our faculty are being recognized as world leaders. Here in the United States, Rollins is now ranked sixth among all schools of public health by U.S. News & World Report.

Yet during an era of hope, the drumbeat of AIDS continues. When the first cases of AIDS were reported in June 1981, we embarked on a journey few could imagine. Three decades later, our task is daunting yet promising. Nearly 30 million people worldwide have died of HIV-related causes since the epidemic began. In recent years, new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths have dropped significantly. Today, more people are living with HIV than ever before thanks to antiretroviral therapy (ART). Emory researchers developed two of the most widely used ART drugs as well as a promising vaccine candidate now being tested in the United States. These scientists and over 100 others are part of the Emory Center for AIDS Research (CFAR), established in 1997.

Despite the challenges of AIDS, scientific progress and public health accomplishments give us much hope for the future. Each day, the spirit of students, faculty, and staff at the Rollins School of Public Health is strong. We encourage you to join us in our commitment to making the world a healthier place.

Sincerely,

James W. Curran, MD, MPH
James W. Curran Dean of Public Health

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The Fabric of Hope: Reflecting on 30 years of HIV/AIDS


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