The Initiative for MPTs - IMPT

08/18/2026

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This issue highlights recent developments across the MPT field, including the annual update of the MPT Pipeline Database, encouraging health care provider perspectives on the Dual Prevention Pill, and a recap of our July webinar exploring how user preferences can inform MPT development. As always, w...

07/27/2026

Our latest Let's Talk MPTs webinar is now available on YouTube!

From Insight to Innovation: Integrating User Preferences into MPT Development explores how end-user preferences can help shape the design, development, and future adoption of multipurpose prevention technologies (MPTs). The discussion highlights why understanding user needs is essential for developing products that are not only scientifically effective but also acceptable and accessible to the people they are intended to serve.

A sincere thank you to our outstanding speakers:
• Minnis Alexandra
• Nyaradzo Mgodi
• Ann Gottert

And thank you to everyone who joined us live and contributed to the discussion.

🎥 Watch the webinar here:
https://lnkd.in/d8g79jT3

Missed one of our previous Let's Talk MPTs webinars? Visit the IMPT website to explore our growing library of webinar recordings, featuring experts from across the MPT field discussing the latest research, product development, implementation, and innovation.

02/06/2026

If you're interested in innovations in women's health, come join us on Friday, 20 February for our next Let's Talk MPTs webinar!

We’ll explore how next-generation multipurpose prevention technologies (MPTs) can integrate bacterial vaginosis (BV) management with STI/HIV prevention in single, user-controlled products.

🎤 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:
• Jen Balkus, PhD, MPH (University of Washington | Public Health Seattle & King County)
• Ish*ta Shah, PhD (Matrubials Inc.)
• Laurel Lagenaur, PhD (Osel Inc.)

🎙 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫:
- Bethany Young Holt, PhD, MPH, Executive Director, The Initiative for MPTs (IMPT) | CAMI Health

👉 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://bit.ly/46q7Jzi

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