QUOTABLES

Dr. Roger Detels, professor of epidemiology in the School of Public Health and member of the UCLA AIDS Institute, commented Nov. 20 in the Los Angeles Times and on KPCC 89.3 FM’s “AirTalk” about new United Nation estimates that reduce the number of people infected with HIV.
“U.N. Steeply Lowers its AIDS Estimates”
www.latimes.com

Dr. Michael Gottlieb, assistant clinical professor of medicine and one of the first doctors to diagnose AIDS in 1981, was quoted Oct. 30 in a Los Angeles article about a new study on the origin and history of AIDS. The Miami Herald reprinted the Times quote in an Oct. 31 report on reaction to the study.
“Analysis Clarifies Route of AIDS”
www.latimes.com
“AIDS Study Spurs Haitian Outrage”
www.miamiherald.com

Kathie Ferbas, adjunct assistant professor of hematology/oncology and a researcher with the UCLA AIDS Institute, commented Sept. 16 on KIIS 102.7FM about the AIDS epidemic and fund-raising event Macy’s Passport 2007.

Dr. William Cunningham, professor of general internal medicine and health services research and of public health, was interviewed Aug. 25 on the KJLH 102.3FM show “L.A. Speaks Out” about health disparities and how HIV/AIDS is impacting minorities.

Dr. John Fahey, UCLA professor of microbiology, immunology and molecular genetics, was quoted in a July 7 Los Angeles Times article about HIV and AIDS in India.
“New Data Lower India’s HIV Rank”
www.latimes.com

Thomas Coates, professor-in-residence of infectious diseases and director of the UCLA Program in Global Health, was interviewed April 9 in an ABC News Now report on a New York City push to promote circumcision to reduce the spread of AIDS. A recent study had shown that circumcision can significantly reduce the risk of heterosexual transmission of HIV.
“NYC Eyes Circumcision to Fight AIDS”
abcnews.go.com

Dr. Ross Cranston, assistant clinical professor of general internal medicine and health services research, commented March 26 on a KTLA-Channel 5 report about making the HPV vaccine available to men as well as to women.

Dr. Ian McGowan, clinical professor of digestive diseases, was quoted March 26 in a Dallas Morning News article about a new breakthrough in the study of AIDS in mice. The Kansas City Star and Denver Post, among others, also carried the story.
“AIDS Study in Mice May Yield Hope”
www.dallasnews.com

Thomas Coates, UCLA professor of infectious diseases and director of the UCLA Program in Global Health, was quoted Feb. 28 in a San Francisco Chronicle article about new preventive measures aimed at reducing the risk of malaria in HIV-positive African children.
“S.F. Scientists Find Way to Halt Malaria in Kids”
www.sfgate.com

Dr. Eric Daar, chief of HIV medicine at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and a member of the UCLA AIDS Institute, commented Feb. 28 in a Los Angeles Times article about two new classes of HIV drugs for patients who are resistant to other HIV medications.
“New Medications Aid Drug-Resistant HIV Patients”

Dr. Judith Currier, professor of infectious disease and co-director of the UCLA Care Center, commented Feb. 27 in a Los Angeles Times article about new studies, highlighted at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections, showing how to avoid the fat-distribution side effects caused by HIV drugs.
“Studies Target Side Effect of HIV Therapy”

Thomas Coates, professor of infectious diseases and Associate Director of the UCLA AIDS Institute, commented Feb. 20 in a San Francisco Chronicle story about a California bill that would required doctors to report the names of people testing positive for HIV to county health authorities.

Dr. Ronald Mitsuyasu, professor of hematology and oncology and director of the UCLA Center for Clinical AIDS Research and Education, commented April 7 in a San Francisco Chronicle story about an experimental therapy using a modified gene that blocks HIV from infecting cells.