IAS 2015 Community Forum
Building Partnerships between the Community and Scientists to Strengthen the Response to HIV
Saturday 18 July 2015, 10.00 – 14.30
Cullen Lecture Theatre,
St Paul’s Hospital, Vancouver, Canada
The event is open to 100 registered participants. To register, please send your – Name, Organization, Email address, Mobile number to .
Agenda
10:00
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Welcome words and opening of the Community Forum
Welcome to the Community Forum
Owen Ryan, International AIDS Society Executive Director
Welcome to the Territory
Elder Shane Pointe, Musqueam First Nation
Opening remarks, agenda for the day
Mary Ann Torres, Community Advisory Group chair
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10:30
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IAS 2015 highlights delivered directly from the track co-chairs
Basic Science highlights
Zabrina Brumme, Track A co-chair
Clinical Science highlights
Peter Reiss, Track B co-chair
Prevention Science highlights
Ann Duerr, Track C co-chair
Implementation Science highlights
Thomas Patterson, Track D co-chair
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12:00
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Networking Lunch
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13:00
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Community Activist Liaison’s role
Ron Rosenes, Community Activist Liaison
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13:10
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Discussion: Advocacy issues related to disclosure and Criminalization of HIV in Canada and around the world
Moderator: Dazon Dixon Diallo, Community Advisory Group
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14:15
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Closing of the Event
Wrap-up and closing remarks
Andrew Tan, Community Advisory Group
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The event is open to 100 registered participants only. To register, please send your – Name, Organization, Email address, Mobile number to .