Date(s)

17 May 2016 - 19 May 2016

Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Organizer

Titanium Level Support

APACC 2016

Related Enduring Materials

Enduring Materials

Opening Session -

Honorary lecture: Future Challenges in treatment optimization for Asia

David Cooper, MD, DSc

University of New South Wales; Australian Academy of Science, Australia

Towards an HIV Cure; understanding the major barriers

Sharon Lewin, AO, FRACP, PhD, FAHMS

Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, Australia

Slide set

Video

Towards an HIV Cure; clinical strategies and trials

Jintanat Ananworanich, MD, PhD

US Military HIV Research Program, United States

Slide set

Video

HIV Drug Resistance -

HIV Drug Resistance

Shinichi Oka, MD, PhD

National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Japan

Slide set

An overview of drug resistance mutations in HIV-1 pol gene (Hong Kong, 1994 – 2013)

Dr. S. To

Transmitted drug resistance mutations among antiretroviral-naÏve adult patients in northern Vietnam

Vu Phuong Thao, PhD

Oxford University Clinical Research Unit Ho Chin Minh City, Viet Nam

Slide set

The impact of NRTI resistance on the public health approach to PI-based second-line therapy in resource limited settings

Thuy Le, MD, DPhil

Duke University; Oxford University Clinical Research Unit, United States / Vietnam

Slide set

Next Generation Sequencing for Detection of Drug Resistance Mutations in HIV-1

Dr. Rakhmanaliev

Slide set

Perinatal, pediatric, and adolescent HIV priorities -

Elimination of perinatal HIV: the Role of Safer Conception Strategies

Shannon Weber, MSW

HIVE, USA

Slide set

They are not kids anymore: Standing at the crossroads of adolescent HIV Care

Annette Sohn, MD, PhD

TREAT Asia/amfAR, Thailand

Slide set

Psychosocial Determinants of Anxiety and Depression among Children of HIV-infected Parents: a 3-year Longitudinal Study in Mainland China

Meiqi Xin

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Slide set

Opportunistic Infections -

Advances in the treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis

Jeremy Day, PhD FRCP

Hopsital for Tropical Diseases, Viet Nam

TB Clinical Management Challenges

Nicholas Paton, MD, FRCP

National University of Singapore, Singapore

Slide set

Concurrent outbreaks of hepatitis A and shigellosis among HIV-infected MSM in Taiwan, 2015-2016: the emerging threat of enteric coinfections

Yi-Chun Lo, MD

Taiwan CDC, Taiwan

The Patterns of Primary Cotrimoxazole Prophylaxis in Adult HIV Patients in HIV Integrated Clinic Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital Jakarta in 2004-2013

Ken Ayu Mastini

University of Indonesia, Indonesia

Slide set

Epidemiology / HIV Transmission -

HIV surveillance – Are we missing out on key populations?

Yi-Chun Lo, MD

Taiwan CDC, Taiwan

Slide set

Video

Transmission networks among MSM

Shui-Shan Lee, MD, FRCP, FRCPA, FFPH

The Chinese University of Hong Kong, China

Slide set

Video

Prevention -

Integrating PrEP in prevention

Robert Grant, MD, MPH

University of California, San Francisco, USA

Slide set

Video

Long-term Comorbidities -

Long-term comorbidities

Saye Khoo, MD, PhD

Royal Liverpool University Hospital; University of Liverpool, United Kingdom

Slide set

Clinical case presentation

Man-Po Lee, MBBS, MSc, FHKCP, FHKAM, FRCP

Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong

Slide set

Hyperlipidaemia and its association with CD4 recovery following antiretroviral therapy

Denise Chan

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Slide set

HIV Associated Osteoporosis in Singapore: Prevalence and Risk Factors

Dr. N. Chew

Metabolic Syndrome among Malaysian HIV-Infected Patients: Preliminary Results from the HIV & Ageing Cohort

Sivaraj Naidu, MMedSc

University of Malaya, Malaysia

Slide set

"Aspartate Aminotransferase to Platelet Ratio Index (APRI) is a Simple Test for Diagnosis Liver Cirrhosis in HIV Patients"

Dr. K. Mariad

Slide set

Hepatitis HIV Co-infection -

Clinical case presentation

Mark Nelson, MA, MBBS, FRCP

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital / Imperial College Medical School, United Kingdom

Slide set

Sofosbuvir and Ribavirin therapy for the Treatment of HIV/HCV co-infected patients with HCV GT1-4 Infection: The PHOTON-1 and -2 Trials|||| Ledipasvir/Sofosbuvir for 12 Weeks in Patients Coinfected With HCV and HIV-1

Dr. J. Rockstroh

Slide set

Liver Fibrosis and Fatty Liver in Asian HIV-monoinfected Patients

Dr. C. Lui

Modelling treatment scale-up in Australia to achieve global hepatitis C virus incidence and mortality elimination targets

Dr. J. Doyle

Eliminating hepatitis C transmission by enhancing care and treatment among HIV co-infected individuals: The co-EC Study

Dr. J. Doyle

HIV Vaccine Research -

Development of HIV Vaccine Candidates for Prevention and Treatment

Sandhya Vasan, MD

Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences/ US Military HIV Research Program, Thailand

Slide set

Immune responses among participants with additional boosting of ALVAC/AIDSVAX vaccines after receving the RV 144 regimen (RV 305 & RV 306 studies)

Punnee Pitisuttithum, MD, DTMH

Mahidol University, Thailand

HIV prevention and cure using a potent bi-specific bnAb

Dr. Z. Chen

Using the HVTN model to conduct HIV vaccine clinical trials

Xia Jin, MD, PhD

Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand

Slide set

Clinical Management -

Sensitive Detection of Tenofovir-induced Tubular Injury with Urinary ß-2 Microglobuline in Vietnam

Daisuke Mizushima

National Center for Global Health and Medicine

Slide set

Tenofovir-induced kidney tubular dysfunction in HIV-infected patients in Hong Kong

Denise Chan

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Slide set

Safety and efficacy of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate plus emtricitabine for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis in Thailand

Donn Colby, MD, MPH

U.S. Military HIV Research Program (MHRP) / Center for Applied Research on Men and Community Health, United States / Vietnam

Slide set

Treat-all strategy decreased HIV infection but increased syphilis in a community - based MSM cohort in Ulaanbaatar in 2015

Dr. M. Takano

Test and Treat strategy has high potential to reduce HIV and syphilis infections in a prison setting

Dr. T. Suthikiri

HIV Testing & Counseling and Prevention Interventions in High Risk Populations -

High rate of HIV seroconversion among long-term repeat HIV testers at the Thai Red Cross Anonymous Clinic

Nittaya Phanuphak, MD, PhD

Institute of HIV Research and Innovation in Bangkok, Thailand

A randomized controlled trial promoting HIV self-testing with online real-time counseling on increasing HIV testing rate among MSM in Hong Kong

Dr. Z. Wang

Go Viral On-line: Social Media Strategy in HIV Testing Behaviour in Hong Kong

Dr. N. Kwan

A randomized controlled trial evaluating the efficacy of a brief social media intervention in reducing sexual risk behaviors among MSM in Beijing

Dr. R. She

Acceptability study on HIV Self-Testing among female entertainment workers, men who have sex with men, and transgender women in Cambodia: A Qualitative Analysis

Dr. K. Pal

Hepatitis Viruses -

Hepatitis B

Stephen Locarnini, BSc(Hons), PhD, MBBS, FRC(Path)

Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory

Hepatitis C

Ching-lung Lai, MD, FRCP, FRACP

University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China

Slide set

Video

Hepatitis - HIV Co-infection

Jürgen Rockstroh, MD

University of Bonn, Germany

Slide set

Video

Novel Therapeutic Approaches/Future Challenges -

Long Acting Antivirals for Treatment and Prevention

Martin Markowitz, MD

Rockefeller University, United States

Slide set

Video

Innovative Clinical Models

Nittaya Phanuphak, MD, PhD

Institute of HIV Research and Innovation in Bangkok, Thailand

Slide set

Video

Overview

We would like to thank everyone who joined us at the 2016 Asia Pacific AIDS & Co Infections Conference make this event a truly groundbreaking success. We are overwhelmed by the positive feedback and remarks!

Please join our mailing list and stay informed on next year’s event, we would be delighted to reunite with you and many more at the 2017 APACC in 1-3 June 2017!

More images and presentations of APACC 2016 are available online.

General Information

Unique Features

- A program with a special focus on the needs in Asia and the Pacific

- A true scientific platform for regional clinicians and clinical researchers to present their data

- Insights into important clinical developments and updates on ongoing and new trials

- Capacity building workshops and career development sessions for young professionals

- A great opportunity to network with your colleagues throughout Asia

Meeting Objectives

This meeting aims to:

- Promote dissemination and successful translation of new knowledge regarding HIV and co-infections while facilitating a neutral environment

- Foster new and lasting cross-disciplinary partnerships and collaborations between researchers in HIV, hepatitis, tuberculosis, policymakers, and NGOs, among others, in order to improve knowledge sharing, with the end goal of improving healthspan within the rapidly growing HIV/AIDS population

- Attract, showcase, and maintain new, early career, and underrepresented investigators to this multidisciplinary area of research and to translate novel findings into clinical practice

Learning Objectives

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

- Describe the major achievements and challenges in antiviral therapy for HIV and/or hepatitis-positive patients in the Asia Pacific region

- Identify improved treatment options for their patients

- Initiate (research) collaborations to further improve the level of knowledge on clinical management in the Asia Pacific region

- Use gained knowledge to make/advocate for appropriate adjustments to policies in public, institutional, and private settings

Practical Information

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 meeting 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 workshop is finished, provided the speaker has given permission to do so.

Committees

Conference Chairs 2016

Patrick Li, MBBS, FHKCP, FHKAM, FRCP

Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China

Charles Boucher, MD, PhD

Erasmus Medical Center, The Netherlands

Ching-lung Lai, MD, FRCP, FRACP

University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China

Scientific Committee

The members of Scientific Committee assist the Program 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.

We are proud to present the members of the Committee:

Zhiwei Chen, PhD, DVM
Jun Yong Choi, MD, PhD
Rino A Gani, MD, PhD (Indonesia)
Ishwar Gilada, MD, DDV, FCPS
Yee-Tak Hui, FHKAM, FRCP
Chien-Ching Hung, MD, PhD (Taiwan)
Aikichi Iwamoto, MD, DMSci (Japan)
Adeeba Kamarulzaman, MBBS, FRACP
Thana Khawcharoenporn, MD, MSc
Saye Khoo, MD, PhD
N. Kumarasamy, MD, PhD
Eternity Labio, MD (Philippines)
Nguyen Lan Anh Thi, MD, PhD (Vietnam)
Thuy Le, MD, DPhil
Christopher Lee, MBBS, MRCP, FRCP (Malaysia)
Man-Po Lee, MBBS, MSc, FHKCP, FHKAM, FRCP
Nelson Lee, MBBS, MD, FRCP, FHKCP, FHKAM (Hong Kong)
Seng Gee Lim, MBBS, FRACP, FRCP, MD
Hsi-Hsun Lin, MD, PhD
Hongzhou Lu, MD, PhD
Tuti Parwati Merati, MD, PhD (Indonesia)
Shinichi Oka, MD, PhD
Kiat Ruxrungtham, MD
Yiming Shao, MD, PhD
Thomas Man-Kit So (Hong Kong)
Somnuek Sungkanuparph, MD (Thailand)
Akifumi Takaori-Kondo, MD, PhD
Tawesak Tanwandee, MD (Thailand)
Owen Tsang, MBChB, MRCP, FHKCP, FHKAM, MTH, DTM&H, MSc, LSHTM, FRCP
Nguyen Van Kinh, MD, PhD (Vietnam)
Rudi Wisaksana, MD, PhD
Evy Yunihastuti, MD, PhD
Hui Zhuang, MD

Support

Titanium Level

Gold Level

Support

Media

Endorsers

The 1st Asia Pacific AIDS & Co-infections Conference is endorsed by the following medical societies and organizations. Their support and collaboration are key to the success of this conference.

Endorsers