The Search for an HIV Vaccine: Where Are We, Where Are We Going, and How Can We Get There Faster?

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This AIDS 2010 satellite features expert discussion on recent progress and future directions in HIV vaccine research and development. The session will include a review of the last 25 years of HIV vaccine research and development; a panel discussion on the progress that's been made including discussions on next steps following the RV144 Thai prime-boost study results and in developing the next generation of vaccine candidates for testing; an update on the Global HIV Vaccine Enterprise Scientific Strategic Plan for the field; and a panel discussion on the way forward, which will consider some of the cross-cutting considerations such as industry engagement, developing world infrastructure, community engagement, opportunities for young and early-career investigators, mobilizing resources and building clinical trial and regulatory capacity.

Opening Remarks

• Peter Piot, United Kingdom

The Search for an HIV Vaccine: Where Are We, Where Are We Going, and How Can We Get There Faster?

• Jose Esparza, United States

25 Years of HIV Vaccine Research: What Have We Accomplished?

Panel Discussion: Progress Toward an HIV Vaccine

• Seth Berkley, United States
• Linda-Gail Bekker, South Africa
• Merlin Robb, United States
• Robin Shattock, United Kingdom

A Roadmap for Speeding and Improving HIV Vaccine Research: The Global HIV Vaccine Enterprise 2010 Scientific Strategic Plan

• Alan Bernstein, United States

Panel Discussion: The Way Forward

• Gabriela Calazans, Brazil
• Mark Feinberg, United States
• Thumbi Ndung'u, South Africa
• Rainer Engelhardt, Canada

Closing Remarks

The Search for an HIV Vaccine: Where Are We, Where Are We Going, and How Can We Get There Faster? (.mp3)