HIV/AIDS Research: 25 Years Later

Twenty-five years after the discovery of the HIV virus, progress has been made in basic research, clinical treatment, and public health prevention.  OnQ’s Michael Bartley takes a look into the early days of this worldwide epidemic, and at a new therapeutic vaccine that is showing signs of being a potential cure.


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Through the Center for Minority Health, minister Rev. Vaughn teaches African dance classes for the CMH's Healthy Black Family Project at the Kingsley Center's newly-renovated exercise studios. Class participants talk with OnQ's Chris Moore about getting a handle on health, as well as spiritual issues.


OnQ takes you to meet Erin Gannon, a teacher's aide, Special Olympics athlete, and an inspiration to everyone she meets. Find out how she's helping other local young people to deal with their disabilities.


OnQ's Michael Bartley goes back to the river with University of Pittsburgh researcher Dr. Dan Volz to get the latest results of the so-called "Fish Study."


OnQ celebrates Earth Day with a look at a unique local charter school designed to educate children about the environment like never before. OnQ's Tonia Caruso takes us inside and outdoors to The Environmental Charter School at Frick Park.


OnQ examines why Pittsburgh is such a popular destination for Indian immigrants. Michael Bartley takes you inside the historic Sri Venkateswara Temple in Penn Hills and introduces an Indian-American businessman who continues to attract immigrants and Indian business to this region.


You may know the name John Brashear but do you know how this local man changed history and the world of astronomy. OnQ's Tonia Caruso profiles the great educator and his accomplishments.


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