Development of structural changes in patients treated for VHC in the Czech Republic from viewpoint of stage of liver fibrosis, HCV genotype, age and treatment strategy

Viktor Aster

Charles University, Bulovka Hospital, Czech Republic

Video

Session 7: Hot Topics in HIV and Hepatitis - 16:25

16:25 CEST

STI Diagnostics in the CEE Region

Pawel Jakubowski, MD, MBA

Szpitale Pomorskie (Pomeranian Hospitals), Poland

Slideset

16:40 CEST

The Acute HCV Epidemic in MSM: What Have We Learned Thus Far?

Christoph Boesecke, MD

Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Germany

Video

Slideset

16:55 CEST

HIV and COVID-19 co-infection: An Update

Cristiana Oprea, MD, PhD

“Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Romania

Video

Slideset

Overview

Welcome

The sixth edition of the Central and Eastern European Meeting on Viral Hepatitis and HIV was held as a virtual conference on 17- 18 September 2020.

The Central and Eastern European Meeting on Viral Hepatitis and HIV is an independent program, initiated in 2014 and developed by regional and international key opinion leaders for the medical and scientific community in Eastern and Central European countries. Advances in the treatment of viral hepatitis and HIV are continuing at a rapid and exciting pace and are presented and discussed at many large international conferences. Key challenges in the treatment of hepatitis B and C as well as HIV are specific for this region and need to be discussed among clinicians and scientists from these countries.

Program Chairs 2020

Jürgen Rockstroh, MD

University of Bonn, Germany

Jonathan Schapiro, MD

National Hemophilia Center, Sheba Medical Center, Israel

Adrian Streinu–Cercel, MD, PhD

National Institute of Infectious Diseases "Prof. Dr. Matei Bals", Romania

General Information

COVID-19 Update

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the CEE Meeting on Viral Hepatitis and HIV 2020 was held as a completely virtual meeting. In this way, the program was delivered safely and conveniently. Ample time was reserved for discussion and virtual networking opportunities.

Meeting Objectives

This meeting aims to:

• Educate the practicing clinician on the best treatment options for viral hepatitis and co-infection with HIV

• Share state-of-the-art information and how it relates to daily clinical practice

• Provide a Central and Eastern European platform for interaction and dialogue

• Stimulate discussion among different disciplines

• Build collaborations and developing research activities

Learning Objectives

After participating in this activity, participants will be able to:

• Summarize the basic concepts of viral hepatitis and HIV

• Describe the spread of viral hepatitis and HIV in Central and Eastern Europe

• Be updated on the latest developments in treatment strategies for hepatitis mono- and HIV co-infected patients

• Summarize the specific treatment challenges in Central and Eastern Europe

• Identify and adjust treatment strategies in different patient populations

• Discuss the advantages and possibilities of new antivirals in HBV, HCV, and
HIV therapy

Practical Information

Certificate of Attendance

A certificate of attendance was sent to participants that successfully completed the meeting and post-meeting survey.

Language

The official language of the meeting was English.
Translation was not provided.

Disclaimer

This conference is intended for educational purposes only and aims to offer participants the opportunity to share information. The Organizing Secretariat of this event, Virology Education, cannot accept any liability for the scientific content of the sessions or for any claims which may result from the use of information or publications from this meeting. Virology Education disclaims all liability for injuries or losses of whatever nature incurred by individuals attending the conference.

Liability and Insurance

By registering for the conference participants agree that the organizers do not accept responsibility for medical-, travel- or personal insurance. Participants are advised to take out their own insurance policies.

Photographs, Audio, and Video Recording

Photographs, audio, and video recordings are not permitted at the official conference sessions. Only the official medical writer appointed by the organization may make recordings. All presentations will be posted here as soon as possible after the conference is finished, provided the speaker has given permission to do so.

Committees

Chairs 2020

Jürgen Rockstroh, MD

University of Bonn, Germany

Jonathan Schapiro, MD

National Hemophilia Center, Sheba Medical Center, Israel

Adrian Streinu–Cercel, MD, PhD

National Institute of Infectious Diseases "Prof. Dr. Matei Bals", Romania

Organizing Committee

Saulius Caplinskas, MD, PhD

Mykolas Romeris University, Lithuania

Nikoloz Chkhartishvili, MD, MS, PhD

Infectious Diseases, AIDS and Clinical Immunology Research Center, Georgia

Pavel Khaykin, MD

MainFachArzt Frankfurt, Germany

Mila Maistat

Medicines Patent Pool (MPP), Switzerland

Mojca Matičič, MD, PhD

University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

Miłosz Parczewski, MD, PhD

Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland

Vadim Rassokhin, MD

Pasteur Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology, Russia

Cihan Yurdaydin, MD

Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Medical School, Istanbul, Turkey

Anca Streinu-Cercel, MD, PhD

National Institute of Infectious Diseases "Prof. Dr. Matei Bals", Romania

The members of the Organizing Committee are a group of carefully selected experts and inspirational leaders in their respective fields. They meet frequently to discuss the scientific program of the workshop, identify interesting topics and candidate speakers, and review all submitted abstracts.

Scientific Committee

The members of Scientific Committee are hand-picked by the Organizing Committee and the conference secretariat based on their significant contributions and commitment to the field. They assist the Organizing Committee by providing them with suggestions for speakers and topics. In addition, members of the Scientific Committee participate in reviewing submitted abstracts, and play an active role during the workshop as moderators and/or chairs of sessions.

Viktor Aster, MD, PhD - Charles University, Czech Republic
Inga Ažiņa, MD, PhD - Rīga Stradiņš University, Latvia
Marine Gogia, MD - Georgian Harm Reduction Network, Georgia
Andrzej Horban, MD, PhD - Hospital for Infectious Diseases, Poland
David Jilich, MD - HIV Centre Prague, Czech Republic
Natalia Matsieuskaya, MD, PhD - Grodno State Medical University, Belarus
Cristina Popescu, MD, PhD - Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Romania
Baiba Rozentāle, MD, PhD, MBA - Rīga Stradiņš University, Latvia
Kristi Rüütel, MD, PhD - Scientific Institute for Health Development, Estonia
Dalibor Sedláček, MD, PhD - University Hospital Plzen, Czech Republi
Ligita Jančorienė, MD, PhD - Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Klinikos, Lithuania
Tetyana Kyrychenko, MD, PhD - Poltava Regional HIV/AIDS Prevention And Control Center, Ukraine

Support

Gold Level

Endorsers

Endorsing Organizations

Hi! I’m Magdalena

How can I help you?

Go to Contact form webform