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First, we ask that you treat others with respect, even if disagreements occur. Also, please do not post material that could be considered an infringement on the rights of others. The Rochester Victory Alliance reserves the right to delete postings - or block users - that it deems to be slanderous, obscene, soliciting, harassing, threatening, or otherwise contrary to these guidelines. Remember that these are public forums and whatever information you share will be viewed by others. Consider this carefully before posting detailed personal medical information. Furthermore, the information provided by the Rochester Victory Alliance on these platforms is intended for educational purposes only. It is not intended as an endorsement, a substitute for professional medical advice, a diagnosis, or treatment. If you are an employee of the Rochester Victory Alliance or URMC, please remember that all laws and URMC policies apply, including but not limited to Privacy, HIPAA, Security, and Safety. We suggest that you take time to review these polices. We encourage you to consult your manager if you have questions.

Our clinic will be operating remotely today, as our team joins you in shoveling out from this weekend's snowstorm
01/26/2026

Our clinic will be operating remotely today, as our team joins you in shoveling out from this weekend's snowstorm

A measly 6 - 18" of snow this weekend? Meh. We've been down this snow removal road before. A lot. Stay warm, Rochester![...
01/23/2026

A measly 6 - 18" of snow this weekend? Meh. We've been down this snow removal road before. A lot.

Stay warm, Rochester!
[photos from the awesome Monroe County Library Rochester Images digital collection]

Which will run lowest this weekend, Wegmans' bread shelves or their wine store shelves? 🤔Stay warm, friends!
01/23/2026

Which will run lowest this weekend, Wegmans' bread shelves or their wine store shelves? 🤔Stay warm, friends!

Finally, a snow map that we can all understand...

TL;DW -- the $2 Billion in HIV cuts look to be *restored* in a Senate budget bill — Congress has rejected the administra...
01/22/2026

TL;DW -- the $2 Billion in HIV cuts look to be *restored* in a Senate budget bill — Congress has rejected the administration's devastating cuts to NIH, CDC, and HIV prevention.

We're also gratified to see that Congress has voted to restore most of the support for science research across the board (except for some "DEI" related work) and in some cases, even increase it.

This piece lays out the new frontier of HIV vaccine research (bnAbs!), and what happens when scientists — and their com...
01/21/2026

This piece lays out the new frontier of HIV vaccine research (bnAbs!), and what happens when scientists — and their communities — have to rebound from unexpectedly slashed funding.

A trial was about to launch for a vaccine that would ward off the HIV virus. It would be an incredible breakthrough. Then it looked as if it would be over before it started.

01/16/2026

🏈🏈 GO BILLS 🏈🏈

[video description: Sally, our newest study nurse, modeling her most awesome Bills sweater decorated with Bills art designed by kids at Golisano Children's Hospital]

01/15/2026

The Red Cross is teetering on a blood shortage this winter, which could lead to a disruption in lifesaving care. Donors are urged to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now at https://rcblood.org/appt.

Most needed blood types: O-, O+, A- & B-. Please give now!

01/15/2026
A news lede we can love:"Congress is racing to undo thousands of cuts to federal science programs that President Trump c...
01/14/2026

A news lede we can love:

"Congress is racing to undo thousands of cuts to federal science programs that President Trump called for last year when planning the government’s current budget."

After the White House called for billions of dollars in funding reductions, senators and representatives said they wanted to safeguard and even boost funds for basic research.

It's official: we have a new nurse here at RVA!Sally Thomas comes to us with 45 years of nursing experience, ranging fro...
01/13/2026

It's official: we have a new nurse here at RVA!

Sally Thomas comes to us with 45 years of nursing experience, ranging from ICU and med/surg nursing to adult and pediatric clinical trials. She is eager to be back in the world of research science: “I *love* vaccine research!”

Having started her career at the same time the AIDS epidemic was emerging, Sally remembers the rampant fear and stigma. Now we have multiple medications to both prevent and treat the virus in people, and a vaccine is tantalizingly close. She’s excited to join HIV research at such an optimistic point in the epidemic. And we’re thrilled to bring her aboard Team RVA. Between Sally and our long time study nurse Emily, we now have the most gregarious clinical trials nursing team in Rochester!

Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo talks HIV prevention!Following her involuntary departure as NIAID director at NIH, Dr. Marrazzo is n...
01/13/2026

Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo talks HIV prevention!

Following her involuntary departure as NIAID director at NIH, Dr. Marrazzo is now CEO of Infectious Diseases Society of America. Register now for her timely discussion about re-pivoting global HIV prevention in the current climate.

Webinar date/time: Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 9 a.m. EST.

First developed in 2024 in partnership with global advocates and communities, the People’s Research Agenda sets out a people-centered framework for equitable and accelerated R&D and product introduction. The PRA tracks the science, shows where investments align—or fail to align—with community-...

Some signs indicate we've hit peak flu, but our area is still definitely slogging through a miserable season of it. Take...
01/09/2026

Some signs indicate we've hit peak flu, but our area is still definitely slogging through a miserable season of it. Take care of yourself.

Stay healthy this season with UR Medicine’s 2026 Cold, Flu & RSV Guide—get expert tips and care options.

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We have some common sense rules of play for our page community, spelled out below. By participating with the Rochester Victory Alliance in social networking communities, you agree to comply with these guidelines: First, we ask that you treat others with respect, even if disagreements occur. Also, please do not post material that could be considered an infringement on the rights of others. The Rochester Victory Alliance reserves the right to delete postings - or block users - that it deems to be slanderous, obscene, soliciting, harassing, threatening, or otherwise contrary to these guidelines. Remember that these are public forums and whatever information you share will be viewed by others. Consider this carefully before posting detailed personal medical information. Furthermore, the information provided by the Rochester Victory Alliance on these platforms is intended for educational purposes only. It is not intended as an endorsement, a substitute for professional medical advice, a diagnosis, or treatment. If you are an employee of the Rochester Victory Alliance or URMC, please remember that all laws and URMC policies apply, including but not limited to Privacy, HIPAA, Security, and Safety. We suggest that you take time to review these polices. We encourage you to consult your manager if you have questions.