This event, as part of UBC’s Centennial celebrations, is open to the public and will highlight how the implementation of the Treatment as Prevention® (TasP®) strategy has saved lives and changed how we treat HIV – in Canada and around the world.
Celebrating HIV Research and Results will feature a plenary talk, panel sessions, and poster presentations. Hear from community representatives and some of the most influential researchers in the fields of medicine, addiction, HIV/AIDS, including the Director of the BC-CfE and Head of UBC Division of AIDS, Dr. Julio Montaner, and Dr. Evan Wood, and Dr. Rolando Barrios to name a few.
This event is free of charge. A light lunch will be provided. Please note that seating is limited.
For more information, please contact:
Stephanie Donovan
Research Assistant
Phone: (604) 682-2344 ext. 66888
E-mail: sdonovan@cfenet.ubc.ca
Program
| 10 AM — 10:10 AM | Welcome |
| 10:10 AM — 10:55 AM | Treatment as Prevention® Plenary Cullen Family Lecture Theatre, Providence Level 1 |
| 10:55 AM — 11:05 AM | Break |
| 11:05 AM — 11:50 AM | Addressing HIV/AIDS in vulnerable populations: Lessons learned Cullen Family Lecture Theatre, Providence Level 1 Moderator: Marianne Harris Panelists: |
| 11:50 AM — 12:30 PM | Lunch |
| 12:30 PM— 1:15 PM | Exporting Treatment as Prevention® Cullen Family Lecture Theatre, Providence Level 1 Moderator: Dr. Marianne Harris Panelists: |
| 1:15 PM — 1:30 PM | Summary remarks |
| 1:30 PM — 3 PM | Poster viewing Main hallway of SPH Conference Centre, Providence Level 1 |