The Initiative for MPTs - IMPT

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

Public Health Institute

12/13/2024

📰✨ In the latest MPT Insider from The Initiative for MPTs (IMPT), we highlight the work of The IMPT and partners to elevate multipurpose prevention technologies (MPTs) globally this year. Through publications, conferences, and the launch of new projects we are building on the past 15 years of working together to advance inclusive, accessible technologies that improve women’s contraceptive, sexual and gynecological health, and we’re excited to continue this work into the new year.

Explore the full November issue to find funding and career opportunities, upcoming conferences and trainings, and the latest in MPT research and media:

As 2024 winds down, we’re reflecting on all this year had in store. A special issue of Frontiers in Reproductive Health released in May this year highlighted the need for innovative strategies in addressing critical MPT fieldwide priorities and gaps. In June, the MPT Summit, sponsored by the Eunic...

12/13/2024

✅ Survey Deadline Today! Help The Initiative for MPTs - IMPT plan future webinars in the 'Let's Talk MPTs' series by completing this short (

Thank you for participating in our "Let's Talk MPTs" webinar series, whether you attended a single session or have joined multiple webinars. We appreciate your input and invite you to take this brief survey, which will take approximately 3 minutes or less to complete. As we continue to enhance this....

11/14/2024

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11/07/2024

The next round of funding from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, and National Institute of Mental Health to support the continued development of new and innovative on-demand, event-driven, and long-acting multipurpose prevention technologies (MPTs) is now open.

Funding will support the development of MPTs that prevent HIV infection and pregnancy (hormonal and non-hormonal methods); sexually transmitted infections (STI) and pregnancy; or multiple non-HIV STI or HIV/STI MPTs in cis and trans males and females of all ages. Applications are due December 7, 2024. Learn more and find out how to apply: https://theimpt.org/funding-opps/

CAMI Health, Public Health Institute

We identify and share funding opportunities as they arise to help advance MPT research and development. The items below are listed from the earliest to latest application due dates. We encourage you to browse below and contact us if you hear of any new opportunities. Next Generation Multipurpose Pr...

10/31/2024

Check out this blog from partners at Population Council, Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition, and Population Services International that highlights how vital end-user feedback is in the development of responsive MPTs that prevent pregnancy, HIV and other STIs: https://popcouncil.org/insight/matching-design-to-desire-developing-the-next-generation-of-contraceptives/

CAMI Health, Male Contraceptive Initiative, Public Health Institute

Insights Matching Design to Desire: … Matching Design to Desire: Developing the Next Generation of Contraceptives World Contraception Day 2024 This blog is part of a series in partnership with Population Council, Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition (RHSC), and Population Services International ...

10/24/2024

10/17/2024

09/25/2024

Join us Thurs Oct 17th for our next Let’s Talk MPTs webinar to learn more about the importance of including diverse populations in clinical research.

Discussion will feature expert speakers from the field including Jan Garrett (Pacific ADA Center at the Public Health Institute), Terry Ocheltree (PharmTree Consultants), and Meredith Brown-Tuttle (Regulatorium).

https://bit.ly/IMPTregSEPT2024

08/28/2024

Thanks to Public Health Institute for highlighting in their latest newsletter this special issue of Frontiers in Reproductive Health. This collection of 13 papers from product developers and other stakeholders within and external to the MPT field– including an editorial co-authored by IMPT director Bethany Young Holt – presents the unique challenges faced in MPT development and presents five strategic areas to expand the field and continue advancing product development and distribution efficiently and equitably around the world.

Read the full issue: https://tinyurl.com/ytndy5yt

Webinar: Healing Intergenerational Trauma Among AAAI Communities Join PHI’s Lotus Project on Tuesday August 27 from 1-2:30pm PT for the third and final webinar in their series exploring intergenerational trauma among Asian American & Asian Immigrant (AAAI) communities. This session will highlight ...

08/22/2024

The annual Product Development Database update is now live! Check out the most recent comprehensive updates to the MPT Product Development Database and explore the full tool at https://mpts101.org/.

The database includes MPTs that are currently funded and in active development as of August 2024. You can also find tables for MPT products in development by delivery method - including films, implants, oral pills and more – as well as by indication combination. You can also explore MPT products no longer in active development.

If you want to learn more or connect with an MPT product developer, reach out to us at [email protected].

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