Herpes Cure Advocacy confirms a national strategy and strategic plan for Herpes Simplex Virus Types 1 and 2 in the approved House FY 2022 budget. On page 245, the HouseContinue reading "National Strategy for Herpes: A DHHS Strategic Plan in House FY 2022 Budget"
The Minimization of Herpes
Can we advocate for a Herpes cure and reduce its stigma at the same time? It’s a strange dichotomy for many HSV carriers desperate for a cure. Advocacy by itsContinue reading "The Minimization of Herpes"
Herpes Cure Advocacy News
Advocacy for Herpes has never truly existed, we believe, because of stigma. Herpes is the most heavily stigmatized STI, by far. It could also be the most heavily stigmatized medicalContinue reading "Herpes Cure Advocacy News"
Herpes is not Benign: Nine health complications linked to HSV
This post is for anyone supporting the narrative about Herpes Simplex Virus that “it’s not a big deal”. This is to encourage NIH for more urgency for treatment research, cure,Continue reading "Herpes is not Benign: Nine health complications linked to HSV"
A Herpes and Alzheimer’s link?
There is mounting evidence that has increasingly pointed to HSV-1 as being possibly involved in Alzheimer's disease. Dr. Itzhaki, who has worked extensively to investigate the link, published a paperContinue reading "A Herpes and Alzheimer’s link?"
Herpes Cure Research at Sanofi
Sanofi is the largest company devoted entirely to vaccines and is currently running a Phase I/II clinical trial on 6 different formulations of HSV529, G103, and an adjuvant. HSV529 isContinue reading "Herpes Cure Research at Sanofi"
Current Herpes Cure Research at Excision BioTherapeutics
Excision Bio has illustrated the possibility in developing a curative gene therapy using CRISPR in treating both active and latent HSV infection in the body. The company has stated thatContinue reading "Current Herpes Cure Research at Excision BioTherapeutics"
What is the timeline for a Herpes Cure?
The most frequently asked question in our community? What is the timeline for a Herpes Cure? When will there be a herpes cure? There have always been companies working towardsContinue reading "What is the timeline for a Herpes Cure?"
Current Herpes Cure Research at Fred Hutch Cancer Center
The reason Herpes Cure Advocacy was born, the Herpes Simplex Virus cure research at the Jerome Lab at Fred Hutch Cancer Center provides great hope. Research at The Jerome LabContinue reading "Current Herpes Cure Research at Fred Hutch Cancer Center"
Sharing our stories
We asked our community two questions. How has HSV affected your life? And what would better treatment or a cure mean for you?