Grant: Dissemination Events - Priority Announcement: HIV/AIDS

The Canadian Association for HIV Research (CAHR) is the professional organization for HIV and AIDS research in Canada. CAHR includes all researchers and disciplines of the scientific approaches to HIV/AIDS, for the purpose of its better prevention and treatment and ultimately for its 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 others committed to ending the pandemic. It provides a platform for assessment of where we are, evaluation of recent scientific developments and lessons learned, and supports participants in charting a course forward. Canadian researchers remain at the forefront of HIV research, focusing on all aspects of the disease, from exploring the basic underpinnings of the disease, understanding the intersection of aging and complications, improving care and treatment, to developing interventions to reduce the risks and rates of complications. The 2013 Conference programme will present new scientific knowledge and offer opportunities for structured dialogue on the major issues facing the global response to HIV. Other activities, including ancillary meetings, the new investigator workshop and exhibitions, will contribute to professional development and networking. CAHR 2013 is an opportunity for researchers and the community to share the latest scientific advances, learn from one another, and develop new ways to treat and prevent HIV. To support and facilitate knowledge translation and dissemination CAHR and the Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases & Medical Microbiology (CJIDMM) will produce a Journal Supplement of the conference proceedings. The final product will be distributed with the subsequent issue of the CJIDMM to CAHR members, Conference attendees, and other key HIV/AIDS stakeholders, highlighted in all promotional material for the CJIDMM, and posted online.