GCC HIV Clinical Forum 2021
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GCC HIV Clinical Forum 2021
The GCC HIV Clinical Forum 2021 provided an independent scientific program involving the world’s leading experts and was specifically designed for HIV healthcare professionals globally and focuses on optimizing treatment for their patients.Â
This program featured challenging plenary lectures followed by ample time for Q&A and debate, stimulating interaction, and knowledge-sharing within the HIV-treating community. The program also included networking opportunities for community-building, providing delegates with the unique opportunity to meet their colleagues in a focused and scientific setting.
The HIV Clinical Forum is a series of interactive programs that provide an independent scientific program on emerging topics in HIV, involving experts where HIV clinicians and allied healthcare professionals receive updates on the latest developments related to HIV management. Here, they can also share their clinical experience as well as present results from their ongoing and completed cohorts/research programs.
Furthermore, the HIV Clinical Forum provides an educational setting where healthcare professionals can acquire specific skills that will enhance their capabilities to interpret research results and even develop new research projects.
Program Directors
Local Chair
General InformationÂ
The Conference Organizers will continue to observe the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and will take necessary steps to ensure that the meeting will be held in compliance with relevant regulations, prioritizing the health and safety of our participants.
We are available to answer any questions or concerns that you may have about your participation at the GCC HIV Clinical Forum 2021: Optimizing Treatment. For more information, please contact Mrs. Dagmar Jónasdóttir at dagmar@amededu.com.
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Secondary: Researchers
Tertiary: Healthcare workers, clinical virologists, microbiologists, scientists, pharmacologists, nurses, post-doctoral researchers, students, and other healthcare professionals involved in treating people living with HIV.
- Build a community of healthcare professionals devoted to providing optimal clinical care for their patients;
- Create a platform for interactive information exchange on novel treatment options; and
- Translate the latest research achievements into clinical guidance for the optimal management of individuals living with HIV.
- Understand the clinical data supporting novel treatment strategies;
- Describe the pros and cons of novel treatment strategies;
- Understand how to integrate novel treatment strategies into routine patient care;
- Reflect on the current National and International guidelines on the use of Integrase Inhibitors in clinical management of PLWH;
- Outline potential metabolic complications related to the antiretroviral therapy.
Practical InformationÂ
We trust that the following information (in alphabetical order) will assist you in organizing your participation in the GCC HIV Clinical Forum 2021: Optimizing Treatment.
Program Directors
Local Chair
The Program Chairs are a group of carefully selected experts and inspirational leaders in their respective fields. They meet frequently to discuss the scientific program of the forum meeting, identify interesting topics and candidate speakers, and review all submitted abstracts.
Meeting Venue
The meeting was held at the hotel Grand Millennium Business Bay.
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Grand Millennium Business Bay |
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Dubai |
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+971 4 873 3333 |
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Website |
https://www.millenniumhotels.com/en/dubai/grand-millennium-business-bay-dubai/ |
COVID-19 Measures
In conjunction with the current status and restrictions based on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic , we would like to announce several directives from the Dubai Municipality regarding entertainment and visiting venues and food and beverage establishments:
- In food and beverage establishments, the physical distancing between the tables and chairs should be one (1) meter.
- Customers are not allowed to be in the premises for more than three (3) hours.
- Number of individuals who can be seated at a table is capped at ten (10) per table. Customers are not allowed to be in the waiting area to limit the number of people inside the premises.
- Face masks must be worn at all times, except when customers are seated and dining. Should individuals move around the restaurant or visit washrooms, they must wear their face masks. Face masks can be moved only while eating.
- Entertainment can be allowed, if all performers are vaccinated. For the guests vaccination is not mandatory (as per the communication dated 11.08.2021).
- If visitors or staff are exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms, the health/hygiene manager or the Person in Charge must contact the DHA hotline number 800342 and report the incident immediately.
- If guests are not adhering to the protocols and guidelines persistently, the food and beverage entity reserves the right to ask guests to leave the premises (guests will not be refunded if they have made payments for their orders already).
The GCC HIV Clinical Forum 2021 is supported by an independent educational grant from GSK/ViiV Healthcare.
GSK/ViiV Healthcare was not involved in the development of content or selection of faculty for this educational activity
