Javier M Picado

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Rapid HIV testing in children: New research shows a point-of-care whole-blood test detects viral rebound earlier than standard plasma RNA tests during treatment interruption. Smaller blood volumes, faster results, safer decisions for pediatric HIV cure studies.

Big congrats to Andrea Mastrangelo for nailing his thesis defense on the "High-dimensional characterization of HIV-specific CD8 T cells" in lymph nodes of HIV controllers at @unil! Amazing job, Andrea, and shoutout to mentor Matthieu Perreau and the awesome committee. #HIV

A perfect fusion of global #HIV research updates and Barcelona's modernist magic!

Just two days later, we excitedly welcomed a visit from David Ho and his wife Tera, who strolled across the building's rooftops, blending cutting-edge science with architectural wonder.

Thrilled to share that @scienhub_org hosted the Post-#CROI Denver 2026 event this week in the stunning Gaudí Hall, located in the former coach houses of #LaPedrera—an iconic Barcelona landmark.

@IrsiCaixa researchers are at #CROI2026 in Denver, sharing groundbreaking work on HIV & opportunistic infections! 🧬🌍#Research #Science

Honored to have delivered a keynote at today’s HIV Cure Symposium in Geneva, organized by Alexandra Calmy (HUG) and Matthieu Perreau (CHUV). Grateful for the inspiring discussions driving progress toward an HIV cure — a commitment we share at @IrsiCaixa . #HIVresearch #HIVcure

Honored to co-chair the 16th GeSIDA HIV Conference in Granada (Nov 23–26). Fantastic opening today with keynotes from Dr. Arribas and Dr. Abdel-Mohsen. More great science coming over the next 3 days!

Great to see @IrsiCaixa at the Seville conference with @CIBERINFEC and @CIBERBBN (Nov 13–14), collaborating to spark new synergies in biomedical research.

Thankful to have given the keynote on '#HIV cure: facts, fiction, and the future’ at the 8th HIV Update Meeting organized by the Clinic Hospital of Barcelona (Nov 7–8)!

@r1rodalies Transbordament a Badalona direccio L’H sense mes explicacions 🤬

Dendritic cells are crucial components of our immune system, acting as sentinels and key defenders against incoming pathogens. The findings shed new light on the intricate strategies employed by HIV-1 to overcome our body's natural defenses.

In a study published today in Frontiers in Immunology (doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.…), we investigate how HIV-1 –the virus responsible for AIDS– exploits mechanisms of a recently described biological process called Massive Endocytosis to invade dendritic cells.

Viruses take advantage of existing cellular mechanisms to spread within host organisms.

A special thanks to ScienHub for the excellent organization, and to our sponsors (ViiV Healthcare, Gilead Sciences and MSD) for making possible this terrific discussion on HIV vaccines, immune recovery, and remission.

The 16th edition of the "HOT TOPICS in HIV" symposium took place today (24/10/2024) in Barcelona, featuring exceptional international speakers and 140 registered participants. scienhub.org/en/activity/ho….

📜 A study led by @IrsiCaixa, in collaboration with the @CNAG-CRG and the @Wistar Institute, and published in the journal Med by Cell Press (doi.org/10.1016/j.medj…), uses the most current technologies to provide answers

😮Did you know that there are some (very rare) people who get infected with HIV-1 but never developed the disease, even without receiving antiretroviral therapy? 👉🏼They are considered viremic non-progressors 🔎Would you like to know how that happens?

🤝 A fruitful collaboration between the @IBB –at the UAB–, and @IrsiCaixa.

👉🏼 Find out how these nanostructures were engineered and packed into columns to build up trapping devices for viral adsorption … in ‘Advanced Healthcare Materials’ (doi.org/10.1002/adhm.2…).

🧐 How can protein nanoparticles bind with high affinity to #SARS-CoV-2 blocking its intro into human cells?