October 31, 2025 | Fenway Health, Boston & Virtual
Join us for the U.S. launch of The Lancet’s upcoming series on sexual and reproductive health, with remarks from Prof. Kenneth Mayer (Fenway Health/Harvard Medical School/Harvard University Center for AIDS Research) and Prof. Linda-Gail Bekker (Desmond Tutu Health Foundation/University of Cape Town).
This series, supported by The Gates Foundation, brings together global experts to highlight innovations, challenges, and opportunities for improving sexual and reproductive health worldwide. The papers will be published by The Lancet on October 30, 2025 and the launch event will take place the next morning on October 31.
- The launch event will be held in-person at Fenway Health, 10th floor auditorium, 1340 Boylston Street, Boston.
- It will stream online here.
Event Highlights
- Harvard University Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) Grand Rounds (8–9 AM)
“Synergy for Health: The Case for Combining HIV, Sexual and Reproductive Health Services”
Presented by Prof. Linda-Gail Bekker - Presentations of 5 Lancet Series Papers (9–11:30 AM)
Covering:- Global trends in sexual and reproductive health (Andrew Grulich: Kirby Institute – University of New South Wales)
- Innovations in contraception (Deborah Anderson – Boston University School of Medicine)
- Advances in HIV/STI prevention and care (Remco Peters – World Health Organization)
- Costs and funding of SRH interventions (Gesine Meyer-Rath & Lise Jamieson – HE2RO)
- Building integrated programs (Ken Mayer – Fenway Health, Harvard University Center for AIDS Research, The Lancet)
- Call to Action
- Community Response
Featuring Adrianna Boulin, Director of Racial Equity, Social Justice, and Community Engagement at Fenway Health - Q & A with Audience
This hybrid event welcomes researchers, clinicians, advocates, and community members for presentations, dialogue, and Q&A. It is cosponsored by Fenway Health, Harvard University’s Center for AIDS Research (CFAR), and The Lancet.
