Upcoming HIV/AIDS Conferences: July

Title: AIDS Ride 2010, Mexico City to Vienna
City: Mexico City
Country: Mexico
Dates: 06/07/2010 - 07/18/2010
Event Type: Fundraiser
Subject: Discrimination; Fundraising; HIV/AIDS Prevention; International Health; Public Awareness; Stigma
Description: The mission is to prevent further transmission of HIV in the global community. AIDS Ride 2010 aims to work on smart objectives that will have a definite impact on the public and the use of a hot air balloon as a vehicle will increase public and media attention. The key goals are as follows: (1) To bring awareness of HIV/AIDS using various strategies of AIDS Ride 2010; (2) To fight against stigma & discrimination thereby promoting and protecting human rights & spreading the theme of AIDS 2010, Rights Here, Right Now; (3) To bridge the gap between the 17th International AIDS Conference, Mexico City and the 18th International AIDS Conference, Vienna; (4) To raise funds to benefit B'Care and it's main sponsor. The amount raised will be used to create treatment, palliative care, and support centers in Tirupathi and Hyderabad, (Andhra Pradesh) India.
Sponsor: B'Care (Bapuji Center for AIDS Research & Education).
Contact: For more information, E-mail: secretariat@aidsride2010.org; Phone: +1 347 870 6770 (Surya) / +1 330 371 6339 (Johnstone); or access the Web site: www.aidsride2010.org/.

Title: Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Disease Control Programmes
City: Enschede, Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands
Dates: 06/21/2010 - 07/02/2010
Event Type: Education Program
Subject: Disease Prevention; Geographic Factors; Information Resources; Intervention Strategies; TB Prevention; Infectious Diseases
Description: This course focuses on the epidemiological assessment of disease burden and the improvement of programmatic planning and management. Special attention is given to the requirements for using GIS tools and how routine program data can be incorporated into the GIS system. Special attention is given to using GIS tools for TB control programs, but case studies related to malaria and other infectious diseases are also used. The course will use ArcViews/ArcGIS. Participants will obtain a one-year student license of ArcGIS (ArcView).
Sponsor: International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC). Royal Tropical Institute (KIT).
Contact: For more information contact by emailing healthtraining@kit.nl, education@itc.nl; or accessing the Web site: www.kit.nl/smartsite.shtml?id=16884.
Notes: Application deadline: 2 months before start of course. Fee: €1450 (2010).

Title: APIC 2010
City: New Orleans
State: LA
Country: United States
Dates: 07/11/2010 - 07/15/2010
Event Type: Conference
Subject: Disease Prevention; Infection Control; Legal Issues
2010. Registration fee varies according to the membership status and date registered.
Description: Participants at APIC 2010 will (1) learn about the latest science from leading experts and get answers to some of the most challenging infection prevention and control issues; (2) invest in their professional and clinical development to add more value to their institution's infection prevention program; and (3) get the latest information about evolving regulations, emerging concerns with legal issues, accreditation requirements, and clinical best practices.
Sponsor: Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (APIC)
Contact: For more information contact by emailing education@apic.org; or accessing the Web site: http://conference.apic.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home51 .
Notes: Abstract submission deadline: January 15, 2010. Early registration deadline: May 18, 2010.

Title: High Global Infectious Diseases Program: US-Japan Tuberculosis and Leprosy Research Conference & Workshop
City: Cambridge
State: MA
Country: United States
Dates: 07/13/2010 - 07/15/2010
Event Type: Conference
Subject: Information Dissemination; International Cooperation; International Health Programs; Tuberculosis (TB)
Description: The US and Japan Tuberculosis and Leprosy Panels are one of ten scientific panels that comprise the US-Japan Cooperative Medical Science Program (USJCMSP), a program sponsored by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Department of Health and Human Services. The TB/Leprosy Panels sponsor annual scientific meetings, which alternate between the two regions, and serve to facilitate scientific exchanges in public health and diseases of high significance to the Asian region. In addition to the information exchange, common outcomes of these meetings are US-Japan collaborative projects that may result in exchanges of personnel between laboratories, publications, and at times joint funding. In 2010, Harvard University will host the USJCMSP 45th Tuberculosis and Leprosy Research Conference.
Sponsor: US-Japan Cooperative Medical Science Program (USJCMSP).
Contact: For more information access the Web site: http://gid.globalhealth.harvard.edu/icb/icb.do?keyword=k54064&tabgroupid=icb.tabgroup80141.
Notes: Abstracts for Oral Presentation Deadline: Monday, March 3, 2008. Abstracts for Posters or Late Breaking Short Talk Deadline: Friday, May 2, 2008. Final Registration Deadline: May 15, 2008.

Title: 5th International Workshop on HIV Transmission -- Principles of Intervention
City: Vienna
Country: Austria
Dates: 07/15/2010 - 07/16/2010
Event Type: Workshop
Subject: Drug Resistance; Epidemiology; High Risk Behaviors; HIV Transmission; HIV/AIDS Prevention; Perinatal Transmission; Sexual Transmission; Virology
Description: The main objectives of this meeting are to provide a forum for basic scientists, clinicians, virologists, epidemiologists, and public health officials to present and to discuss the various aspects of the transmission of HIV. The ultimate goal of the meeting is the integration of efforts from all relevant disciplines in order to constrain the spread of (drug-resistant) HIV. The workshop addresses the following important topics: Biology of HIV transmission, Virology of HIV transmission events, Epidemiology & modelling of HIV transmission, Mother-to-child transmission, Transmission of drug-resistance, Biomedical approaches for HIV prevention of sexual transmission, and Social sciences & behavioral risk factors.
Sponsor: Virology Education B.V.
Contact: For more information, contact the Organizing Secretariat, Virology Education B.V., Biltstraat 106, 3572 BJ Utrecht, The Netherlands. E-mail info@virology-education.com; phone +31 (0)30 230 7140; fax +31 (0)30 230 7148; or access the Web site at www.virology-education.com.
Notes: Registration and abstract submission open on March 24, 2010. Abstract submission deadline: May 14, 2010. Early registration deadline: May 7, 2010.

Title: 2nd International Workshop on HIV Pediatrics
City: Vienna
Country: Austria
Dates: 07/16/2010 - 07/17/2010
Event Type: Workshop
Subject: Breastfeeding; Children with HIV/AIDS; Developing Nations; Infants with HIV/AIDS; Mothers with HIV/AIDS; Perinatal Transmission
Description: This international workshop aims to bring together virologists, pharmacologists, pediatricians, obstetricians/gynecologists, and other interested researchers to present and discuss the latest developments in the field of HIV pediatrics, drug development, and prevention of mother to child transmission. The workshop will be abstract-driven and, by bringing together experts from different disciplines who are involved in daily clinical care for infants and children, this meeting will offer an interactive setting where the latest developments in the field can be presented and, more importantly, discussed, reviewed, and evaluated. The ultimate goal of this interchange is to cultivate better treatment methods and strategies for infants and children in developed and developing countries.
Sponsor: Virology Education B.V.
Contact: For more information, contact the Organizing Secretariat, Virology Education B.V., Biltstraat 106, 3572 BJ Utrecht, The Netherlands. E-mail info@virology-education.com; phone +31 (0)30 230 7140; fax +31 (0)30 230 7148; or access the Web site at www.virology-education.com.
Notes: Registration and abstract submission open on March 24, 2010. Abstract submission deadline: May 7, 2010. Early registration deadline: May 7, 2010.

Title: MSM Pre-Conference
City: Vienna
Country: Austria
Dates: 07/17/2010 - 07/17/2010
Event Type: Conference
Subject: HIV/AIDS; Men Who Have Sex With Men
Description: The Global Forum on MSM and HIV (MSMGF) holds an international MSM Pre-Conference event to address issues concerning MSM and HIV worldwide before every International AIDS Conference. The event brings together activists, researchers, and service-providers from all over the world to share local experiences and develop collaborative strategies for confronting the unique health challenges facing the diverse communities. Attendees are invited to present posters of their work, attend plenary sessions, and participate in a wide variety of workshops. Following the MSM Pre-Conference, the MSMGF organizes additional workshop sessions and networking activities designed specifically for MSM throughout the week of the International AIDS Conference.
Sponsor: MSMGF (The Global Forum on MSM & HIV).
Contact: For more information contact MSMGF, by E-mail at contact@msmgf.org; or access the Web site: www.msmgf.org/ViennaEN/index.html.
Notes: This event is affiliated with the XVIII International AIDS Conference, July 18 - July, 23, 2010.

Title: XVIII International AIDS Conference
City: Vienna
Country: Austria
Dates: 07/18/2010 - 07/23/2010
Event Type: Conference
Subject: AIDS; Behavioral Research; Epidemiology; HIV/AIDS Prevention; Human Rights; Legal Issues/Laws; Policy Development
Description: Given the 2010 deadline for universal access set by world leaders, AIDS 2010 will coincide with a major push for expanded access to HIV prevention, treatment, care, and support. The AIDS 2010 program will present new scientific knowledge and offer many opportunities for structured dialogue on the major issues facing the global response to HIV. Sessions include abstract-driven presentations, symposia, bridging sessions, and plenaries. Other related activities, including the Global Village, satellite meetings, exhibitions, and affiliated events, will contribute to opportunities for professional development and networking. This conference will provide or facilitate hubs (centers), where selected sessions will be screened, to increase access to the program. The XVIII International AIDS Conference welcomes the submission of abstracts for original contributions to the field in six program tracks. The AIDS 2010 Abstract Mentor Program provides support to young and/or less experienced abstract submitters.
Sponsor: International AIDS Society.
Contact: For more information, visit the Web site at www.aids2010.org/.
Notes: Scholarships are available. Registrations must be submitted using the online registration form, available beginning December 1, 2010. Scholarship deadline: February 10, 2010. Abstract submission deadline: February 10, 2010. Earlybird registration deadline: February 24, 2010.

Many of these conferences come from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control National Prevention Information Network's conference database.