Upcoming HIV/AIDS Conferences: October

Title: AIDS Vaccine 2010
City: Atlanta
State: GA
Country: United States
Dates: 09/28/2010 - 10/01/2010
Event Type: Conference
Subject: AIDS; Clinical Trials; HIV/AIDS Prevention; Vaccine Development Research
Description: This conference will provide an interactive forum for the participation of leading scientists in the HIV vaccine field, promising junior scientists, public health experts, clinicians, epidemiologists, representatives of community associations, and members of the commercial development sector. AIDS Vaccine 2010 will continue to highlight that critical balance between discovery research, the foundation for vaccine development, and clinical trials, that provide both the ultimate test of hypotheses and the much needed correlates of protection. It will also look to the future where, post-exposure prophylaxis, microbicides, and other potentially effective biomedical prevention approaches, will make engaging the HIV vaccine trials community and the design of vaccine trials even more challenging.
Sponsor: Global HIV Vaccine Enterprise. Center for AIDS Research, Emory University.
Contact: For more information, E-mail: AIDSVaccine@ConferenceSolutionsInc.com; Phone: +1.503.244.4294, ext. 207; or access the Web site: www.hivvaccineenterprise.org/conference/2010/index.php.
Notes: Registration fee: $475/Early registration, by July 16, 2010; $575/Standard registration, by September 20, 2010; $150/Satellite session registration only, by September 28, 2010; $700/on-site registration, based on availability.

Title: New Orleans Viral Hepatitis Summit
City: Kenner
State: LA
Country: United States
Dates: 10/01/2010 - 10/01/2010
Event Type: Training Program
Subject: Diagnosis; Health Professional Education; Hepatitis; Screening
Sponsor: Hepatitis Foundation International.
Description: Hepatitis Foundation International announces a one day viral hepatitis summit to be held in New Orleans. The summit, geared towards educating mid-level healthcare workers as well as those working in the substance abuse and HIV arenas, provides needed training on the latest advances in the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of viral hepatitis.
Contact: For more information contact Hepatitis Foundation International by Email: info@hepatitisfoundation.org; Phone: 1-800-891-0707; Fax: 301-622-4702 or visit the web at http://www.hepatitisfoundation.org for updates. www.hcvadvocate.org/community/events.asp.
Notes: Registration Fee: $65.00; Late Registration after September 3, 2010: $80.00. Continuing education credits are available.

Title: 2010 Conference on Oral Health of the Medically Complex Patient
City: New York
State: NY
Country: United States
Dates: 10/01/2010 - 10/01/2010
Event Type: Conference
Subject: Dental Care; Disease Prevention; Health Care Programs/Services; Hepatitis C; HIV/AIDS; Screening
Description: The New York State Dental Foundation's annual fall conference is a recognized forum for presenting world-renowned experts who have innovative solutions to oral health care problems. This year the Foundation is partnering with Columbia University College of Dental medicine to present a conference that will examine the link between oral and systemic diseases, and explore how dentistry and medicine can work together to control and prevent disease. HIV/HCV screening in the dental setting will be discussed.
Sponsor: New York State Dental Foundation.
Contact: For more information contact the New York State Dental Foundation, E-mail: nysdf@nysdental.org; Phone: (518) 465-0044; toll-free: (800) 255-2100; Fax: (518) 465-3219; or access the Web site: www.nysdentalfoundation.org/oralhealthconference2010.html.
Notes: Early registration deadline: September 15, 2010. Online registration available at: www.nysdentalfoundation.org/oralhealthconference2010registration.html.

Title: 4th Vaccine and ISV Annual Global Congress
City: Vienna
Country: Austria
Dates: 10/03/2010 - 10/05/2010
Event Type: Conference
Subject: Diseases or Disorders; Vaccine Development Research; Vaccines; Infectious Diseases
Description: Now in its fourth year, the annual Vaccine Congress, organized by Elsevier, has become the forum for the exchange of ideas to accelerate the rate at which vaccines can come to benefit the populations that need them. The key objectives of the congress are (1) to provide a progressive state-of-the-art report for scientists, governmental authorities and healthcare workers with dedicated sessions for each group; (2) to accelerate progress in the development of vaccines; and (3) to encourage a prophylactic approach to healthcare.
Sponsor: Elsevier Ltd.
Contact: For more information contact the Congress Secretariat, Charlotte Alman, E-mail: c.alman@elsevier.com; Phone: +44 (0) 1865 843089; Fax: +44 (0) 1865 843958; or access the Web site: www.vaccinecongress.com/.
Notes: Early-bird registration deadline: July 31, 2010. For more registration information, visit: www.vaccinecongress.com/registrationInfo.asp.

Title: 1st International Workshop on HIV & Aging
City: Baltimore
State: MD
Country: United States
Dates: 10/04/2010 - 10/05/2010
Event Type: Workshop
Subject: Age Factors; HIV; Management Strategies; Research
Description: The workshop will gather a cross-disciplinary team of experts and trainees involved in HIV and aging research, in order to present and discuss the latest developments and strategies for the future, in an interactive and science-focused setting. The meeting will have a two-day program consisting of invited lectures, abstract-driven scientific presentations, and poster sessions. The latest developments will be reviewed and evaluated in order to identify important topics for future research, develop better approaches to treatment, and create a strategic agenda for future management problems associated with HIV and aging.
Sponsor: Virology Education.
Contact: For more information contact 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: www.virology-education.com/.
Notes: Abstract submission deadline: August 7, 2010. Early registration deadline: July 1, 2010.

Title: Keeping It Real 2010 Conference
City: Baltimore
State: MD
Country: United States
Dates: 10/04/2010 - 10/06/2010
Event Type: Conference
Subject: Hepatitis; HIV/AIDS; Intervention Strategies; Outreach; Substance Abuse
Description: This annual conference will provide cutting-edge information on issues related to HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, and substance abuse. All outreach workers, substance abuse counselors, and other related healthcare personnel who work with the drug-addicted and HIV/AIDS/HCV population are encouraged to attend. The conference is based on the seven Outreach Competencies developed by the Center for HIV, Hepatitis, and Addiction Training and Technology (CHHATT). The Seven Competencies are: Competency 1 - Understanding Outreach and Outreach in a Scientific Context; Competency 2 - Understanding Chemical Dependency; Competency 3 - Understanding Disease and Wellness in the Context of Drug Use; Competency 4 - Engagement; Competency 5 - Intervention; Competency 6 - Client Support; Competency 7 - Supporting Ourselves.
Sponsor: Central East Addiction Technology Transfer Center (Central East).
Contact: For more information contact Kathleen Madigan Hauck, email khauck@danyainstitute.org, call (240) 645-1142; Tamara Parris, email tparris@danyainstitute.org, call (240) 645-1146; or access the Web site at www.ceattc.org.
Notes: Registration Fee: $200/by July 2, 2010; $225/by August 6, 2010; $250/after August 6, 2010. Continuing education credits are available.

Title: 18th International Congress on Palliative Care
City: Montreal
Country: Canada
Dates: 10/05/2010 - 10/08/2010
Event Type: Conference
Subject: Pediatric Care; Pain; Palliative care
Description: The 18th International Congress on Palliative Care will offer a trilingual program that will provide up-to-the-minute ideas and research findings that will interest participants from many disciplines and from many parts of the world. There will be a masters class on pain management, a special pediatric program, an international day, a section on volunteers, and a concurrent day on whole person care. There will be sessions that explore the use of new technologies in palliative care teaching and practice.
Sponsor: Palliative Care Division, McGill University.
Contact: For more information, contact the 18th International Congress on Palliative Care, c/o O'Donoughue & Associates Event Management, 75 chemin Mountain, Mansonville, Qu?bec, Canada, J0E 1X0. E-mail info@pal2010.com; telephone +1 450-292-3456 ext. 228; fax +1 450-292-3453; or access the Congress Web site at www.palliativecare.ca/en/welcome_message/congress_chair.html.
Notes: Early-Bird registration deadline: August 1, 2010. For questions about online registrations or online abstract submissions, e-mail webmaster@pal2010.com; telephone +1 450-292-3456 ext. 224; or fax: +1 450-292-3453.

Title: 3rd Access to Healthcare in Africa Conference
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa
Dates: 10/06/2010 - 10/07/2010
Event Type: Conference
Subject: Antiretroviral Drugs; Guidelines; Health Care Accessibility; HIV/AIDS Treatment or Therapies; TB Treatment
Description: The main thrust of the 3rd Access to Health Care in Africa Conference will be on how to address the challenges posed to treatment, primary level initiation, the quality of the medicines themselves, and the effectiveness of the supply chain. The themes of this conference include: (1) The new ARV guidelines and other challenges to the treatment of HIV patients; (2) Meeting the challenges of TB and Malaria; and (3) The implications of the new guidelines and new targets for supply chain management.
Sponsor: ARV Access for Africa.
Contact: For more information e-mail conference@aa4a.co.za; call +27 12 665 0448; Fax +27 12 665 0436; or visit the Web site at: www.aa4a.co.za/.
Notes: Early registration deadline: August 1, 2010. More registration information available at: www.aa4a.co.za/registration2010.htm.

Title: 5th Infectious Diseases Update for the Primary Care Practitioner
City: Baltimore
State: MD
Country: United States
Dates: 10/07/2010 - 10/08/2010
Event Type: Education Program
Subject: Guidelines; HIV/AIDS; Immunizations; Primary Care; STD Treatment; Infectious Diseases
Description: There are few opportunities for persons in primary care to get up-to date first-rate education about infectious diseases (ID) issues, yet ID represents an enormous proportion of clinical care visits. This activity focuses on practical problems seen in the primary care practitioner (PCP) setting. This year the major topics will be: infections in older adults including CAP and immunization issues, travel medicine, and the updated STD treatment guidelines.
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Contact: For more information contact Jonathan Zenilman, E-mail: cmenet@jhmi.edu; Phone: (410) 502-9634; or access the Web site: www.hopkinscme.edu/CourseDetail.aspx/80024129.
Notes: Registration deadline: October 1, 2010. Registration fee: $360/Physician; $280/Allied Health. Continuing education credits are available.

Title: TB Case Management and Contact Investigation Intensive
City: San Francisco
State: CA
Country: United States
Dates: 10/12/2010 - 10/15/2010
Event Type: Education Program; Training Program
Subject: Case Management/Administration; Contact Tracing; Epidemiology; Latent Tuberculosis; TB Testing; TB Treatment
Description: This course is intended for physicians, nurses, and other licensed medical care providers who manage patients with tuberculosis (TB) or who are at risk for TB. This course covers many aspects of TB case management and contact investigation, including epidemiology of TB, medical management of TB, targeted testing for TB, treatment of latent TB infection (LTBI), and more.
Sponsor: The Francis J. Curry National Tuberculosis Center (CNTC).
Contact: For information contact Jennifer Kanouse, Program Manager, E-mail: tbcmci@nationaltbcenter.ucsf.edu; Phone: (415)502-2712; or access the Web site: www.nationaltbcenter.edu/training/tbcmcioct10.cfm.
Notes: Enrollment is limited, and pre-registration is required. Application deadline: August 30, 2010. Applicants will receive a letter indicating whether or not their application is approved a few days after the application deadline. Directions will be included with acceptance letters. There is no fee for this course. Continiuing education credits are available.

Title: 3 Day HIV Part Time Intensive
City: Tampa
State: FL
Country: United States
Dates: 10/13/2010 - 10/15/2010
Event Type: Training Program
Subject: Diagnosis; Epidemiology; Health Professional Education; HIV Positive Persons; Therapeutic Drugs
Description: This three-day problem-oriented, clinical training course is designed for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses who work in HIV clinics or in practices where significant time is spent managing patients who are HIV positive. Content includes overview of HIV, HIV diagnosis and management, clinician-patient interaction, patient history and physical exam, case presentation, epidemiology, therapeutics, and overview of disease intervention activities.
Sponsor: The University of South Florida College of Medicine. The Florida/Caribbean AIDS Education & Training Center (AETC).
Contact: For more information contact Calvin Doss, Coordinator, Phone: (813) 307-8013; FAX: (813) 272-7165; or access the Web site: www.faetc.org/Events/FLYER_10_13-15_2010-HIV.pdf.
Notes: Registration fee: $85.00. Continuing education credits are available.

Title: 3rd Botswana International HIV Conference
City: Gaborone
Country: Botswana
Dates: 10/13/2010 - 10/16/2010
Event Type: Conference
Subject: Africa; HIV/AIDS
Description: The Botswana Branch of the Southern Africa HIV Clinicians Society will host the 3rd International HIV conference. The theme of the conference is: Tough Choices, Positive changes for a sustainable future. Speakers include John Bartlett.
Sponsor: Botswana HIV Clinicians Society.
Contact: For latest details of this conference, visit the Web site: www.botshiv.org.bw/.
Notes: Registration form is available at: www.botshiv.org.bw/sahiv-register-form.php.

Title: National Latino AIDS Awareness Day
City: Nationwide
Country: United States
Dates: 10/15/2010 - 10/15/2010
Event Type: Special Event
Subject: Community Awareness; Hispanics/Latinos; HIV Testing; HIV/AIDS Prevention
Description: October 15 is National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD). This day marks an opportunity to increase awareness of the devastating and disproportionate effects of AIDS in the Latino community. NLAAD is also a day to encourage HIV testing and to push for support from public officials and religious leaders. The Latino Commission on AIDS (LCOA), the Hispanic Federation, and many other groups organize this day. This year's theme is "Save a Life, It May be your Own. Get Tested for HIV".
Sponsor: Latino Commission on AIDS (LCOA). Hispanic Federation.
Contact: For more information on NLAAD or to speak to an information specialist about the HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, call 1-800-444-6472; or access the Web site: www.nlaad.org/.

Title: 2010 Australasian Sexual Health Conference
City: Sydney
Country: Australia
Dates: 10/18/2010 - 10/20/2010
Event Type: Conference
Subject: Chlamydia; HIV Positive Persons; HIV/AIDS Prevention; Sexual Assault or Abuse; STD Prevention
Description: The 2010 Australasian Sexual Health Conference will be held back-to-back with The Australasian HIV/AIDS Conference 2010 (22nd Annual Conference for the Australasian Society for HIV Medicine). The theme of this year's conference is "Harbouring Desires". Professor Michael Kidd (Chair of the Australian Government's Ministerial Advisory Committee on Blood Borne Viruses and Sexually Transmissible Infections) will open the Conference with the Gollow Lecture on Challenges for Sexual Health Medicine. Topics covered include the nature of human desire, STI prevention strategies (particularly amongst adolescents), and genital mycoplasmas. There are also symposia on chlamydia, refugee health, sexual assault, the sex industry and sexual dysfunction. The Conference program is based on four theme areas: Theme A: Understanding and identifying HIV: Basic Science, Biology and Pathogenesis; Theme B: Managing HIV: Clinical management and the lived experience of HIV; Theme C: Preventing HIV; Theme D: HIV in populations.
Sponsor: The Royal Australasian College of Physicians, Australasian Chapter of Sexual Health Medicine (AChSHM)
Contact: For more information contact the Conference Secretariat, Locked Bag 5057, Darlinghurst NSW 1300; E-mail: info@sexualhealthconference.com.au; Phone: +61 2 8204 0770; Fax: + 61 2 9212 4670; or access the Web site: www.sexualhealthconference.com.au/.
Notes: Earlybird registration deadline: August 13, 2010.

Title: Advanced TB Nurse Case Management
http://www.heartlandntbc.org/training.asp.
City: St. Paul
State: MN
Country: United States
Dates: 10/19/2010 - 10/19/2010
Event Type: Training Program
Subject: Case Management/Administration; Nurse Education; Persons with TB
Description: This course is intended for TB program managers, TB nurse case managers, and local health department nurses responsible for the management of patients with, or suspected of, tuberculosis. This is not an introductory course. It is recommended that nursing participants attend a Nurse Case Management course before attending this training or have extensive experience managing TB patients.
Sponsor: Heartland National TB Center.
Contact: For more information, contact Jessica Quintero, Heartland National TB Center, E-mail: jessica.quintero@uthct.edu; Phone: (210) 531-4568; or access the Web site: www.heartlandntbc.org/training.asp. Notes: There is no fee, but enrollment is limited. Pre-registration is required. Continuing education credits are available.

Title: Australasian HIV/AIDS Conference 2010
City: Sydney
Country: Australia
Dates: 10/20/2010 - 10/22/2010
Event Type: Conference
Subject: Community Programs; Education and Prevention; Epidemiology; HIV/AIDS; Medical Treatments and Therapies; Primary Care; Research
Description: The Australasian HIV/AIDS Conference is the major forum for the presentation of HIV research in Australasia and annually attracts over 800 delegates from Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the Pacific. The objectives of the conference are the dissemination and presentation of new and innovative research findings across the Australasian HIV sector and to encourage dialogue and collaboration between all interest groups. The Australasian HIV/AIDS Conference brings together the range of disciplines involved in HIV Management including Basic Science, Clinical Medicine, Community Programs, Education, Epidemiology, Nursing and Allied Health, Policy, Prevention, Primary Care, Public Health and Social Research.
Sponsor: Australasian Society for HIV Medicine (ASHM).
Contact: For more information contact the Conference Secretariat.
ASHM, Locked Bag 5057, Darlinghurst NSW 1300; E-mail: info@hivaidsconference.com.au; Phone: +61 2 8204 0770; Fax: + 61 2 9212 4670; or access the Web site: www.hivaidsconference.com.au/.
Notes: Abstract submission deadline: June 18, 2010. Scholarship application deadline: July 9, 2010. Early bird registration deadline: August 13, 2010.

Title: IDSA 48th Annual Meeting
City: Vancouver, BC
Country: Canada
Dates: 10/21/2010 - 10/24/2010
Event Type: Meeting
Subject: Diagnosis; Disease Prevention; Patient Care; Therapeutic Drugs; Treatment; Crystal Methamphetamine; Infectious Diseases
Description: The 48th Annual Meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) brings together physicians, scientists, and other health care professionals involved in research, patient care, public health, disease prevention, and education in the field of infectious diseases. This meeting provides broad continuing educational courses and comprehensive educational experiences in the major facets of infectious diseases: pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. The courses combine expert reviews of the traditional field of infectious diseases with emphasis on the most contemporary trends, including emerging infections, new diagnostics, vaccines, and therapeutics.
Sponsor: The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA).
Contact: For more information contact IDSA, E-mail: info@idsociety.org; Phone: (703) 299-0200; Fax: (703) 299-0204; or access the Web site: www.idsociety.org/Content.aspx?id=16058.
Notes: Continuing education credits are available.

Title: The 2010 Healthy Teen Network Conference
City: Austin
State: TX
Country: United States
Dates: 10/26/2010 - 10/29/2010
Event Type: Conference
Subject: Adolescent Pregnancy; Behavioral Research; HIV/AIDS Prevention; STD Prevention
Description: Engaging Communities in Supporting Healthy Youth and Young Families, Healthy Teen Network's 31st Annual National Conference, will be held October 26-29, 2010 in Austin, TX. The following are the major objectives of this conference. (1) Identify proven effective (or, evidence-based) and emerging (or, innovative) programs for reducing teen pregnancy, STI/HIV, and other risky behaviors, as well as improving the health and well-being of young families (pregnant/expectant and parenting teens. (2) Identify effective strategies for building positive relationships among expectant and parenting teens and their children, as well as with their extended family and adult networks. (3) Describe the latest research and evaluation methodology on the reproductive health, safety, and well being of adolescents, young adults, and expectant and parenting teens.
Sponsor: Healthy Teen Network.
Contact: For more information, contact the Healthy Teen Network. Phone (410) 685-0410; fax (410) 685-0481; or access the Web site at http://healthyteennetwork.org/.

Title: 19th Annual HIV/STD Conference: Creative Strategies for Challenging Times
City: Springfield
State: IL
Country: United States
Dates: 10/27/2010 - 10/28/2010
Event Type: Conference
Subject: Case Management/Administration; Counseling; Education and Prevention; Health Care Programs/Services; HIV/AIDS; Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs); Social Services
Description: The multidisciplinary conference program is designed to benefit the broadest range of service providers in HIV/AIDS and STD related fields, as well as those working in educational institutions. More than 400 health educators, health department personnel, nurses, allied health professionals, counselors, case managers, social service and other community-based agency staff, HIV/STD educators, mental health and substance abuse counselors, social workers, teachers, and HIV/STD counseling and testing personnelare planning to attend. Individuals directly affected by HIV/AIDS and STDs are encouraged to attend.
Sponsor: Illinois Department of Public Health. Illinois Public Health Association. Illinois State Board of Education.
Contact: For more information contact the HIV/AIDS Section of the Illinois Dept of Public Health, E-mail: dph.hivconf@illinois.gov; Phone: (217) 524-5983; or access the Web site: www.ipha.com/tabs/events/eventdetails.aspx?EventId=104.
Notes: The deadline for benefactors and exhibitors is October 4, 2010. Benefactors or exhibitors who have questions or who would like more information, should contact the Illinois Department of Public Health at 217-524-6802 or e-mail paula.simmons@illinois.gov.

Title: Immunological Mechanisms of Vaccination
City: Seattle
State: WA
Country: United States
Dates: 10/27/2010 - 11/01/2010
Event Type: Meeting
Subject: Diseases or Disorders; Immune System; Vaccine Development Research; Vaccines
Description: Meeting session topics will include: Innate Sensing of Pathogens and Vaccines, Understanding T and B Cell Memory to Vaccines, Systems Biological Approaches to Vaccination and Infections, Novel Approaches to Understanding Host-Microbe Interactions, Translating Immunity to Vaccines, Immunity and Vaccines Against Pandemics and Emerging Pathogens, and Immunology of Adjuvants. The meeting will provide an outstanding opportunity to learn about the latest research results from experts in the field, present one's own research, and interact with potential new collaborators. Scholarships are available for students and postdoctoral fellows, and Global Health Travel Awards are available to eligible candidates from developing countries.
Sponsor: Keystone Symposia.
Contact: For more information, contact Keystone Symposia. E-mail info@keystonesymposia.org; phone (800) 253-0685 or (970) 262-1230; fax: (970) 262-1525; or access the Web site at www.keystonesymposia.org/10S1.
Notes: Global Health Travel Award Application Deadline: June 1, 2010. Scholarship & Abstract Deadline: June 28, 2010. Late-Breaking Abstract Deadline: July 30, 2010. Early Registration Deadline: August 27, 2010. Online Registration Deadline: October 27, 2010.

Title: The 2010 South Carolina HIV/STD Conference
City: Columbia
State: SC
Country: United States
Dates: 10/27/2010 - 10/28/2010
Event Type: Conference
Subject: Epidemics; Health Care Programs/Services; HIV/AIDS Prevention; Medical Treatments and Therapies; STD Prevention
Description: This conference is designed for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, other clinicians, HIV/STD educators, social workers, other health professionals, service providers, teachers, students, people living with HIV, and all interested community members. The theme of this conference is "Stand Up For Progress: Exploring best practices, new perspectives and breakthroughs". The overall goal of this interdisciplinary conference is to provide an opportunity for professionals and community members to dialogue and share past successes, common concerns, and hopes for the future. In response to the overlapping epidemics of HIV and STDs, it is essential to build on prevention, treatment, and care strategies that have been successful.
Sponsor: South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC).
Contact: For more information contact Susan L. Fulmer, E-mail: FulmerSL@dhec.sc.gov; Phone: (803) 319-6470; or access the Web site: www.schiv-stdconference.org/.
Notes: Call for Presentations (CFP) deadline: April 26, 2010. CFP information is now available for print or download on that specific section of the conference website.

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