Drs. Marie-Louise Vachon and Gary Kobinger to co-chair the 29th Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research (CAHR 2020)

 

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Quebec City (September 17, 2019) — The Board of Directors of the Canadian Association for HIV Research (CAHR) is pleased to announce the co-chairs for the 29th Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research (CAHR 2020).  Co-chairing the 2020 Conference will be Dr. Marie-Louise Vachon (Clinical professor, Division of Infectious Diseases at Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de l’Université Laval (CHUL) du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec (CHU de Québec)) and Dr. Gary Kobinger (Professor and Director of the Infectious Disease Research Centre at the Université Laval).

“We are honoured that Drs. Kobinger and Vachon have taken on this important role and are looking forward to bringing the Conference back to Quebec City once again” said CAHR President Dr. Carol Strike (Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto). “We look forward to learning from the many people and organizations making a difference in Quebec”.

“This is going to be a fabulous venue to improve our understanding of critical issues surrounding HIV/AIDS from the basic research, clinical, societal and public health arenas locally, nationally and internationally” said Drs. Kobinger and Vachon.

Taking place April 30-May 3, 2020 in Quebec City, the annual Conference is the premier gathering in Canada for those working in all disciplines of HIV/AIDS research, as well as policy makers, persons living with HIV and other individuals committed to ending the pandemic.

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It is estimated that 34 million people are living with HIV.  In Canada, HIV remains a pressing issue with an estimated 2,300 to 4,300 new infections each year, with certain populations over-represented in the epidemic.  Over 70,000 Canadians are currently living with HIV, and many more are at risk of being infected.

About CAHR

The Canadian Association for HIV Research (CAHR) is the professional organization for HIV/AIDS research in Canada and by Canadians. CAHR is composed of researchers in all disciplines of HIV/AIDS science, for the purpose of improving prevention and treatment with an ultimate goal of eradication and cure. The annual CAHR conference is the premier gathering in Canada for those working in the field of HIV, as well as policy makers, persons living with HIV and other individuals committed to ending the pandemic.  www.cahr-acrv.ca

About CAHR

With a membership of more than 1,000 researchers and others interested in HIV research, the Canadian Association for HIV Research (CAHR) is the leading organization of HIV/AIDS researchers in Canada. CAHR is the organizing body for the Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research (CAHR Conference).

CAHR encourages Canadian researchers to be leaders in knowledge translation and to effectively respond both to the Canadian and global HIV/AIDS epidemics. Since its founding in 1991, CAHR has promoted excellence in HIV research, including mentorship and career development of investigators entering the field.

CAHR fosters collaboration and co-operation among HIV research communities, including basic, clinical and social sciences, epidemiology and public health. CAHR also engages people living with HIV/AIDS and AIDS service organizations in ongoing dialogue and information exchange to ensure that HIV/AIDS research remains responsive to the epidemic and its stakeholders.

CAHR is a registered charity.

Contact

For more information or to make a comment, please contact us:

Canadian Association for HIV Research

440 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 200
Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7X6

1-888-374-CAHR (2247)

For conference related matters, please email conference@cahr-acrv.ca.