Aniqa Shahid

Building on my doctoral research in HIV biomedical science, my postdoctoral work continues to investigate the virus with a focus on persistent low-level viremia (PLLV) in people living with HIV (PLWH) despite effective antiretroviral therapy. While historically considered a sign of treatment failure, PLLV is now increasingly associated with the reactivation of clonally expanded, HIV-infected cells. My research takes both retrospective and prospective approaches to better understand this phenomenon and support evidence-based clinical care.
This work aligns closely with Health Research BC’s commitment to advancing population health and person-centred care. I was recently awarded a CIHR Fellowship to support this research. I have co-authored several peer-reviewed publications in HIV basic science and mentored emerging researchers at both undergraduate and graduate levels. In recognition of academic excellence, I received the Governor General’s Gold Medal from Simon Fraser University, awarded to the top graduating student across all disciplines.