Frequently Asked Questions General & Introductory Information: 1. Why do we need an AIDS vaccine? 2. Is an AIDS vaccine possible and what will it do? 3. How many years will it be before the world gets an AIDS vaccine? 4. How do I learn about volunteering for a clinical trial? Vaccine Science, Research & Product Development: 1. What are the key scientific concepts behind AIDS vaccines? 2. What are the major scientific challenges to making an AIDS vaccine? 3. Will a vaccine that works in one place in the world work in another? 4. If the scientific challenges are so great, why do scientists think an AIDS vaccine is possible? 5. What are the major approaches scientists are using to develop an AIDS vaccine? 6. How many years will it be before the world gets an AIDS vaccine? 7. What are the most promising vaccines candidates currently in clinical testing/in the pipeline? Clinical Trials Around the World: 1. Where are trials happening around the world? 2. Why is it important to conduct AIDS vaccine trials in developing countries and diverse population groups? 3. Will a vaccine that works in one place in the world work in another? 4. How do I get more information on vaccines currently in clinical trials? Participation in a Trial: 1. What is involved in participating in an AIDS vaccine clinical trial? 2. Is participating in an AIDS vaccine clinical trial safe? 3. Is there an AIDS vaccine clinical trial in my community? 4. What happens if I am injured as a result of participating in an AIDS vaccine clinical trial? 5. Will I get paid for participating in a vaccine clinical trial? Ethics and Human Rights: 1. What are the basic principles of ethical AIDS vaccine research? 2. How are the rights of clinical trial participants protected? 3. What are the rights and responsibilities of AIDS vaccine trial participants? 4. What are human rights and how are they connected to AIDS vaccines? Community Involvement: 1. Why is community involvement so important to AIDS vaccine development? 2. How can communities become involved? 3. What is the role of Community Advisory Boards (CABs) in HIV vaccine trials? 4. How can I find a CAB in my area? Vaccine Advocacy: 1. What are the most important advocacy issues in AIDS vaccine research? 2. How can I become involved in AIDS vaccine advocacy? Policy: 1. What role can policy makers play in AIDS vaccine research? 2. What does economics have to do with AIDS vaccine research? 3. What policy issues affect industry involvement in research? 4. How can I learn about and get involved in AIDS vaccine policy? Global Access: 1. Why should we worry about global vaccine access before we have a vaccine? 2. What is the global need and demand for an AIDS vaccine? 3. How much will an AIDS vaccine cost, and who can afford it? 4. What do patents and intellectual property have to do with AIDS vaccine access? 5. What are advocacy issues to achieve global AIDS vaccine access? Comprehensive Response to AIDS: 1. What advocacy issues need to be addressed to build a more comprehensive response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic? 2. What are the key elements of a comprehensive response? 3. What are some common priorities among microbicide, vaccine and treatment advocates? 4. How can AIDS vaccine research promote AIDS prevention and treatment globally? 5. How does social just factor into a comprehensive response to HIV/AIDS? Global HIV Vaccine Enterprise: 1. What is the Enterprise? 2. Who makes up the Enterprise? 3. What are the goals of the Enterprise? 4. What does AVAC think about the Enterprise? 5. How is the Enterprise doing in terms of accomplishing its goals?

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