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Meeting category
Date(s)
20 Oct 2018
Location
Madrid,
Spain
International Workshop on HIV Transmission 2018
Related Enduring Materials
Enduring Materials
Session 1: Microbiome and inflammation - 09:40
09:40
The role of the microbiome and inflammation on HIV transmission
Douglas Kwon, MD, PhD
Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT and Harvard, USA
Abstract-driven presentation
10:10
BV-Associated Bacteria Cause Molecular and Physiological Dysfunction of the Vaginal Epithelium
Alicia Berard
#1
10:20
Immune modulatory effects of vaginal microbiota organic acid metabolites on lower female reproductive tract epithelial cells
10:30
Genital Inflammation and PrEP effectiveness
Session 2: Animal models for prevention - 11:45
11:45
Advances in animal modeling for prevention
Abstract-driven presentation
12:15
A penile model in rhesus macaques to assess pharmacokinetics and characterization of HIV target cells within anatomical compartments of penile tissue
12:25
In vivo analysis of penile HIV-1 acquisition
Martina Kovarova
#4
12:35
Post-exposure prophylaxis with single doses of combination EVG/COBI/FTC/TAF protect macaques against Rectal SHIV Infection
14:15
Leveraging antibody-mucin interactions to enhance vaccine function
Thomas Hope, PhD
Northwestern University, USA
Session 3: Abstract driven presentations - 14:45
14:45
Transmitted/Founder Virus-Like Variants are Archived in the Reservoir
14:55
Comparison of genetic sequences from donor and recipient viruses from linked subtype A transmission pairs
15:05
HIV, HBV and HCV infection and linkage to care in migrants: The Immigrant Take Care Advocacy (I.Ta.C.A.) experience in Palermo
Overview
General Information
Meeting Objectives
This meeting aims to:
- Enhance the integration of all relevant disciplines to constrain the spread of (drug-resistant) HIV;
- Provide a forum to discuss the various aspects of the transmission of HIV.
- Enhance the integration of all relevant disciplines to constrain the spread of (drug-resistant) HIV;
- Provide a forum to discuss the various aspects of the transmission of HIV.
Learning Objectives
After participating in this activity, participants will be able to:
- Describe the latest research on mucosal transmission of virus particles;
- Outline the different approaches to identify the spread of (drug-resistant) HIV variants;
- Reflect on clinical achievements in the prevention of HIV transmission.
- Describe the latest research on mucosal transmission of virus particles;
- Outline the different approaches to identify the spread of (drug-resistant) HIV variants;
- Reflect on clinical achievements in the prevention of HIV transmission.
Practical Information
Language
The official language of the workshop was English.
Disclaimer
This workshop is intended for educational purposes only and aims to offer participants the opportunity to share information. The Organizing Secretariat of this workshop, 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 workshop. 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 workshop 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 workshop 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
Program Committee
Organizing Committee
The members of the Organizing Committee (OC) discuss, on a frequent basis, the scientific program of the workshop, identify interesting topics and candidate speakers and review all submitted abstracts.
Support
Silver Level
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