STI research and advocacy | Dog mom | Southernerhttps://bsky.app/profile/alisonfootman.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/alisonfootman.bsky.social/post/3m4qalmpsgc2pExcited to share our new article in STI “‘Self-testing’ vs ‘self-collection’: The critical role of consistent language in STI diagnostics.” ✨ Inconsistent terms create confusing across research, policy, & programs ✨Words shape how people access care Read more at https://sti.bmj.com/content/early/2025/10/29/sextrans-2025-056749.full03 Nov 2025 14:36 +0000at://did:plc:pdnww7mmdd5deull4ewxnjkr/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4qalmpsgc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/alisonfootman.bsky.social/post/3m3dcwniz7s2xAbout two weeks away from this webinar focused on highlighting presenters who could not attend the STI & HIV 2025 World Congress due to financial and political barriers. Register at https://www.stiwatch.org/event/beyond-borders/ [contains quote post or other embedded content]16 Oct 2025 17:48 +0000at://did:plc:pdnww7mmdd5deull4ewxnjkr/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3dcwniz7s2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/alisonfootman.bsky.social/post/3m2kb5srgp22hThere is a chlamydia vaccine for Koala's!!!! I think we can all retire knowing the future is bright because at least the Koala's have a chlamydia vaccine. https://doi.org/10.1002%2Fvetr.603606 Oct 2025 18:40 +0000at://did:plc:pdnww7mmdd5deull4ewxnjkr/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2kb5srgp22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/alisonfootman.bsky.social/post/3lzizyus62k2lCheck out the newest STIWatch Newsletter! [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Sep 2025 13:34 +0000at://did:plc:pdnww7mmdd5deull4ewxnjkr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzizyus62k2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/alisonfootman.bsky.social/post/3lydloesw622nA reminder that you have till Friday to sign up as a speaker for this webinar! All are welcome and I am excited to hear about your work! #STIHIV25 [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 Sep 2025 16:09 +0000at://did:plc:pdnww7mmdd5deull4ewxnjkr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lydloesw622nhttps://bsky.app/profile/alisonfootman.bsky.social/post/3lxwltaxarc2q@stihiv2025.org @avac.org #IUSTI & #ISSTDR are hosting a webinar focused on highlighting speakers and research that were not presented during the #STIHIV25 congress because of financial or political barriers. If you are interested in presenting please complete this form tinyurl.com/STIHIV2503 Sep 2025 12:07 +0000at://did:plc:pdnww7mmdd5deull4ewxnjkr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxwltaxarc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/alisonfootman.bsky.social/post/3lseeixquh22xYou can still register for this exciting webinar that is just TWO weeks away and co-hosted by @ashasexualhealth.bsky.social and @avac.org. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OQOTpEOHRnSfXMEZdXLoNA#/registration [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Jun 2025 15:02 +0000at://did:plc:pdnww7mmdd5deull4ewxnjkr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lseeixquh22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/alisonfootman.bsky.social/post/3loynpmqnb22f✨ @avac.org's brief on the global impact of US funding cuts to the STI field was just released! STI research and prevention efforts are being severely compromised during this new administration. https://www.stiwatch.org/worldwide-prevention-shared-protection12 May 2025 18:59 +0000at://did:plc:pdnww7mmdd5deull4ewxnjkr/app.bsky.feed.post/3loynpmqnb22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/alisonfootman.bsky.social/post/3lmicwgmq722rThe elimination of the CDC National STD Reference Laboratory has been horrific. We have lost the ability to monitor antimicrobial resistance for gonorrhea, which has become hesitant to nearly all treatment options. We need this lab to keep America healthy. https://www.change.org/p/protect-the-cdc-s-national-std-reference-laboratory10 Apr 2025 20:13 +0000at://did:plc:pdnww7mmdd5deull4ewxnjkr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmicwgmq722rhttps://bsky.app/profile/alisonfootman.bsky.social/post/3llvwy5qmzs25This week @hivpxresearch.bsky.social released the first STIWatch newsletter of the year. Times right now are frightful and the STI field is seeing a lot of great movement, with the FDA marketing approval for the first STI self-test for women and much more! [contains quote post or other embedded content]03 Apr 2025 12:51 +0000at://did:plc:pdnww7mmdd5deull4ewxnjkr/app.bsky.feed.post/3llvwy5qmzs25https://bsky.app/profile/alisonfootman.bsky.social/post/3lklkap4huc27ASTDA and IUSTI Canada are hosting an early career development symposium during the @stihiv2025.org World Congress. Apply by April 15th at tinyurl.com/ASTDACanada as 40 spaces are available. This session primarily for those living in North America.17 Mar 2025 16:12 +0000at://did:plc:pdnww7mmdd5deull4ewxnjkr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lklkap4huc27https://bsky.app/profile/alisonfootman.bsky.social/post/3lcdvdoldsk2eAfter going to 4 stores and asking an employee to unlock a cabinet, I bought the first to know syphilis test! It’s an exciting time to be able to buy an OTC syphilis test but inequities with access remain and it’s imperative that the STI community find new ways to expand access.02 Dec 2024 19:47 +0000at://did:plc:pdnww7mmdd5deull4ewxnjkr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcdvdoldsk2e