
Sponsoring Partners
Thank you to our most recent conference sponsoring partners.
PLATINUM
Gilead Sciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company committed to advancing global health by developing innovative therapies for life-threatening diseases. With a focus on areas such as HIV, liver diseases, and oncology, Gilead’s groundbreaking research and products have significantly improved patient outcomes and transformed medical practices worldwide.
DIAMOND
Lifebeat (The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation) is on the ground at major tours, special events and festivals, and within broadcast, digital, social, and print campaigns. They engage at-risk youths about safe sex, HIV prevention, and the services that support them regardless of status, gender, or sexuality.
GOLD
Research Data and Communication Technologies provides data management and network services for customers with remote operations. Their extensive experience in clinical trials and biomedical research give them a unique skill set for corporate communications and data integrity. They have been a consistent supporter of the Conference for many years.
Rana Pediatric Fund aslo based in the Howard University Department of Pediatrics and Child Health. RPP offers a unique family advocacy support program to our patients, extending comprehensive, whole family support and assistance to families with sickle cell disease and other chronic conditions through patient and community education, psychosocial and educational support, and family assistance.
The Rana Family
SILVER
EMD Serono, a pharmaceutical company, aspires to create, improve and prolong life for people living with difficult-to-treat conditions like infertility, multiple sclerosis, HIV wasting and cancer.
NASTAD (National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors) is a premier non-profit organization that represents public health officials working to end the HIV and hepatitis epidemics in the United States. By providing advocacy, technical assistance, and capacity-building support, NASTAD strengthens state and local health departments’ efforts to implement effective prevention, care, and treatment programs.
Theratechnologies is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies. They currently market prescription products for people with HIV in the United States.
BRONZE
ViiV Healthcare ViiV Healthcare is specialist pharmaceutical company 100% dedicated to HIV medicines and research and focused on people living with HIV and AIDS. ViiV Healthcare pushes the boundaries of what people think is possible in HIV treatment and care through unique perspectives and innovative medications.
Merck For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. They aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company.
Howard University Hospital Over the course of its 145-year history of providing the finest primary, secondary and tertiary health care services, Howard University Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, has become one of the most comprehensive health care facilities in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Howard University Howard University’s research impact ensures that intellectual, scientific, and technological progress benefits all communities.


