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Diabetics can self-monitor the levels of glucose in their blood to help determine whether their treatment is working, so why shouldn't HIVers be able to similarly keep tabs on their own disease? That's precisely what the U.K. government asserted in May when it issued a $3 million grant for the development of a handheld, finger-prick blood test to measure viral loads, look for signs of drug-resistance, and screen for other biomarkers of disease progression. "It will empower HIV patients to keep a close eye on their health and their treatments," says Anna-Maria Goretti, a consultant for the U.K. National Health Service.

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Ryan is the Digital Director of The Advocate Channel, and a graduate of NYU Tisch's Department of Dramatic Writing. She is also a member of GALECA, the LGBTQ+ society of entertainment critics. While her specialties are television writing and comedy, Ryan is a young member of the LGBTQ+ community passionate about politics and advocating for all.

Ryan is the Digital Director of The Advocate Channel, and a graduate of NYU Tisch's Department of Dramatic Writing. She is also a member of GALECA, the LGBTQ+ society of entertainment critics. While her specialties are television writing and comedy, Ryan is a young member of the LGBTQ+ community passionate about politics and advocating for all.