(Vol. 1 Issue 4) By Jálin B. Johnson, director of the Office of Equity & Inclusion at the Salk Institute, and Dmitry Lyumkis, associate professor and Hearst Foundations Developmental Chair at the Salk Institute.
Each year in December, the world recognizes World AIDS Day, a time when we show support for people living with HIV and remember those who have died from AIDS-related illnesses (UNAIDS, 2024). At the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, advocacy and contribution to life-changing discoveries in this area are a part of our research priorities year-round.
In June of 2024, joined by San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, we had the opportunity to address the community as a part of the annual Salk Science & Justice Series. The theme, “The Science & (In)Justice of HIV/AIDS,” brought together scientists and thought leaders alongside community members invested in advocacy and innovative science.
