Upcoming HIV/AIDS Conferences: November

Title: 47th Annual Meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America
City: Philadelphia
State: PA
Country: United States
Dates: 10/29/2009 - 11/01/2009
Event Type: Meeting
Subject: Diagnosis; Hepatitis B; Hepatitis C; HIV/AIDS; Infection Control; Screening; Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs); Vaccines; Infectious Diseases
Description: The 47th 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. There are no prerequisites for attendance. This meeting provides three and a half days of 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. Highlights include: Hot Topics in ID and HIV, ID Challenges in Transplantation and Cancer, Cutting Edge of Molecular Diagnostics for Bacteria and Fungi, Health Care Infection Control Practices, STD Screening in the HIV Care Setting: Challenges & Controversies, What's New in Seasonal Influenza, Hepatitis B and C, Neglected Tropical Diseases, Billing for Everything, Recurrent Staphylococcal Skin Infections, Antibiotic Lock Therapy, HIV in the Developing World, Travel Medicine and Infections in Special Populations, Update on New Practice Guidelines, and Vaccine Issues and Red Book Updates.
Sponsor: Infectious Diseases Society of America (ISDA).
Contact: For more information contact Gina Czark; E-mail: gczark@pcipr.com; Phone: (312) 558-1770; or access the Web site: www.idsociety.org/Content.aspx?id=12006.
Notes: Registration fee varies according to membership status and date registered. Discounted registration deadline: July 31, 2009. Regular registration deadline: September 30, 2009. Continuing education credits are available.

Title: Primary Care and Women's Health: An Update and Review
City: Sarasota
State: FL
Country: United States
Dates: 11/02/2009 - 11/06/2009
Event Type: Education Program
Subject: OB/GYN Care; Primary Care; Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs); Women
Description: Following this course, the participant should be able to recognize and describe the typical etiology of the gynecologic disorders presented; apply improved diagnostic methods and ordering of tests in the primary care office and emergency medicine setting; choose the appropriate treatment and drugs for commonly seen gyn disorders as well as identify treatment failures vs. recurrence. This activity is expected to result in increased confidence in making an appropriate diagnosis and providing effective treatment and referral or follow-up care with the overall goal of improving patient outcomes. The emphasis will be on current guidelines and evidence-based medicine, as indicated within each topic's specific objectives, with a focus on diagnosis, treatment, and when to refer. Since Women's Health and Gynecology is a field of medicine that covers various aspects of different specialties and is highly requested, this course was designed to cover a wide range of topics essential to all practitioners at the level of a practicing physician.
Sponsor: American Medical Seminars, Inc.
Contact: For more information contact the American Medical Seminars, Inc., E-Mail: mail@ams4cme.com; Phone: (941) 388-1766; Toll Free: (866) ams4cme (866-267-4263); Fax: (941) 365-7073; or access the Web site: www.ams4cme.com/www/LiveSeminars/SEMLA-2420091102.aspx.
Notes: Registration fee: Regular -- $745/Physician; $645/Non Physician; Late -- $795/Physician; $695/Non Physician. Continuing education credits are available.

Title: Human Resources Development and Management for TB Control
City: Bangkok
Country: Thailand
Dates: 11/02/2009 - 11/14/2009
Event Type: Education Program
Subject: Human Resources Personnel; Management Strategies; Program Management; TB Prevention
Description: The IMDP is a management-educational program that seeks to educate and train officials from NGOs and ministries of health in the developing world how to operate and manage national health programs. The objective of this course is to create a work environment within a TB organization that motivates personnel to higher levels of achievement. This course introduces participants to various human resources strategies and methods that can increase productivity by boosting morale, creating a more cohesive work environment, and demonstrating how a system of rewards can motivate personnel to higher results, all within the context of running a national TB program.
Sponsor: The Union, International Management Development Program (IMDP).
Contact: For more information including registration, E-mail: imdp@theunion.org; Phone: +33-1 44.32.03.60; Fax: +33-1 43.29.90.87; or visit the Web site: www.union-imdp.org/content.asp?pageid=14&topid=3.
Notes: Application deadline: August 15, 2009. Course cost: ?2,000/includes lodging, travel to and from the airport, three meals per day, course material, and faculty fees.

Title: Tuberculosis Communicable Disease Investigator Intensive
City: Ontario
State: CA
Country: United States
Dates: 11/03/2009 - 11/05/2009
Event Type: Training Program
Subject: Confidentiality; Contact Tracing; Ethical Issues; Infection Control; Legal Issues; TB Prevention; TB Treatment
Description: This course is intended for novice or experienced communicable disease investigators (CDIs) who conduct tuberculosis (TB) contact investigations. Topics covered include: Nine steps of a TB contact investigation, including: deciding whether to initiate a contact investigation; determining the patient's infectious period; interviewing skills; conducting field investigations; prioritizing, evaluating, and conducting follow-up of contacts; evaluating contact investigation results; confidentiality and legal/ethical issues of TB control; treatment completion strategies; social and cultural competency; and infection control.
Sponsor: The Francis J. Curry National Tuberculosis Center (CNTC).
Contact: For more information contact the CNTC, E-mail: tbcenter@nationaltbcenter.edu; Phone: (415) 502-4600; Fax: (415) 502-4620; or access the Web site: www.nationaltbcenter.ucsf.edu/training/tbcdii09.cfm.
Notes: There is no fee for this course. Enrollment is limited, and pre-registration is required. Application deadline: August 28, 2009. The California Department of Public Health's TB Control Branch is offering a number of travel scholarships (via reimbursement) for individuals from local health departments in California to attend the training. To apply, complete and fax the travel scholarship application by August 28, 2009. Continuing education credits are available.

Title: It's Time: Integrate Viral Hepatitis into Your Work
City: Johnson City
State: NY
Country: United States
Dates: 11/05/2009 - 11/06/2009
Event Type: Training Program
Subject: Epidemiology; Hepatitis A; Hepatitis B; Hepatitis C; Hepatitis Prevention; Hepatitis Transmission
Description: This two-day training will help to increase providers' confidence, knowledge, and skill levels in integrating a range of viral hepatitis services into an already compact workday.
As a result of this training, participants will learn basic facts about Hepatitis A, B, and C including: epidemiology; transmission; spectrum of illness; prevention strategies; vaccine recommendations; treatment options; skills in offering viral hepatitis prevention and harm reduction messages; practical tips, models, and tools for integrating hepatitis screening, counseling, vaccination, treatment, and referrals for care into the current work setting; and resources for support in work.
Sponsor: New York State Department of Health, AIDS Institute.
Contact: For more information access the Web site: www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/aids/training/basic_training.htm#viralhep.
Notes: For registration information access the Web site: www.nyhealth.gov/diseases/aids/training/registration.htm.

Title: 137th APHA Annual Meeting & Exposition
City: Philadelphia
State: PA
Country: United States
Dates: 11/07/2009 - 11/11/2009
Event Type: Meeting
Subject: Disease Prevention; Diseases or Disorders; Health Care Planning; Health Care Policies; Health Care Programs/Services; HIV/AIDS; International Health
Description: The APHA Annual Meeting & Exposition is the oldest and largest gathering of public health professionals in the world, attracting more than 13,000 national and international physicians, administrators, nurses, educators, researchers, epidemiologists, and related health specialists. APHA's meeting program addresses current and emerging health science, policy, and practice issues in an effort to prevent disease and promote health.
Sponsor: American Public Health Association (APHA).
Contact: For more information, access the Web site at www.apha.org/meetings/.
Notes: Access the Web site at www.apha.org/meetings/registration/ for registration information. Continuing education credits are available. Topics of HIV/AIDS and international health will also be covered.

Title: 2nd International Meeting: Innovations & Progress in Healthcare for Women
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Dates: 11/09/2009 - 11/11/2009
Event Type: Meeting
Subject: Adolescent Pregnancy; Disease Prevention; Health Care Programs/Services; HIV/AIDS; Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs); Women
Description: The UCL Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Institute for Women's Health in collaboration with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) will hold the 2nd International Meeting 'Innovations & Progress in Healthcare for Women' from November 9-11th , 2009. The focus of the Meeting is: Prevention, Screening, and Risk Prediction in Women's Health. This Meeting aims to attract a wide variety of healthcare professionals with an interest in women's health including: gynecologists, oncologists, obstetricians, neonatologists, fetal and maternal medicine physicians, general practitioners, gynecology, specialist cancer and neonatal nurses, midwives, clinical and biomedical scientists, research and healthcare managers and coordinators, public health professionals, health economists, healthcare policy makers and government officials, industry and funding body representatives, medical journalists, and medical journal editors. Delegates will be provided with a comprehensive scientific program, sponsored and plenary symposia, oral and poster presentations, and a half-day discussion as well as networking oportunities.
Sponsor: The UCL Institute of Women's Health. Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG).
Contact: For more information contact Confab Consulting Ltd, Trafalgar House, Grenville Place, London, NW7 3SA, UK; E-mail: IPHW09@confab-consulting.co.uk; Tel: + 44 (0) 208 906 7778; Fax: + 44 (0) 208 906 7790; or access the Web site: www.confab-consulting.co.uk or www.instituteforwomenshealth.ucl.ac.uk.
Notes: Abstract submission deadline: September 1, 2009. Early registration deadline: July 23, 2009.

Title: 11th IUSTI World Congress Africa 2009
City: Cape Town
Country: South Africa
Dates: 11/09/2009 - 11/12/2009
Event Type: Conference
Subject: Epidemiology; HIV/AIDS; Sexual Behavior or Behaviors; Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Description: This Congress is an opportunity for specialists and trainees in sexual health, HIV medicine, public health, microbiology, epidemiology, and behavioral science from the northern and southern hemispheres to share skills and experience. Participants will be able to discuss the latest advances and progress in the STI field from the varied viewpoints of clinical practice, STI biology, laboratory detection, public health epidemiology, sexual behavior, and research into STI-HIV interactions. The scientific program will contain many internationally respected speakers and will ensure a state-of-the-art, evidence-based, and cutting-edge Congress.
Sponsor: International Union Against Sexually Transmitted Infections, African Branch (IUSTI-Africa).
Contact: For more information contact Sue McGuinness Communications & Event Management, E-mail: suemc@icon.co.za; Tel: +27 (0)11 447 3876; Fax: +27 (0)11 442 8094; or access the Web site: www.iusti.co.za/.
Notes: For Registration information, access the Web site: www.iusti.co.za/G_Registration.asp.

Title: HIV/AIDS Clinical Update 2009
City: Falls Church
State: VA
Country: United States
Dates: 11/10/2009 - 11/10/2009
Event Type: Training Program
Subject: Adherence; HIV/AIDS Treatment or Therapies; HPV; Tuberculosis (TB); Coinfections; HAART (highly active antiretroviral therapy)
Description: This annual conference addresses current issues in the management and treatment of HIV. This year's topics include when to initiate HAART, how to improve adherence, HPV/HIV co-infection, and TB/HIV co-infection. This conference is designed for all medical and clinical providers working with HIV-positive patients.
Sponsor: Inova Juniper Program, Pennsylvania/MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center.
Contact: For more information, e-mail leigh.guarinello@inova.org; or access the conference brochure at www.inova.org/healthcare-services/hiv/education/upcoming-training.jsp.
Notes: Fee: $25. Continuing education credits are available.

Title: Mental Health Issues & Hepatitis C: Working With HCV+ Drug Users
City: Manhattan
State: NY
Country: United States
Dates: 11/10/2009 - 11/10/2009
Event Type: Training Program
Subject: Hepatitis C; Injecting Drug Users; Treatment; Mental Health
Description: This half day training will review the major mental health issues involved in hepatitis C disease and treatment, as well as research around causes, manifestations, and treatment of various neuropsychiatric conditions seen in people with hepatitis C. As a result of this training, participants will (1) Interpret the prevalence of psychiatric disorders among people with hepatitis C; (2) Identify common neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with chronic hepatitis C infection and the latest information on what may be causing them; (3) Review neuropsychiatric side effects associated with hepatitis C treatment; and (4) Define strategies used to manage side effects of HCV treatment.
Sponsor: New York State Department of Health, AIDS Institute.
Contact: For more information contact Amanda Harris, Training Coordinator, Harm Reduction Coalition, Phone: (212) 213-6376, ext 17; or access the Web site: www.nyhealth.gov/diseases/aids/training/nonclinical.htm.
Notes: For registration information access the Website: www.harmreduction.org. Although there is no prerequisite for this course, it is strongly suggested that participants have basic training in mental health and drug addiction.

Title: 12th European AIDS Conference
City: Cologne
Country: Germany
Dates: 11/11/2009 - 11/14/2009
Event Type: Conference
Subject: Clinical Research; Europe; HIV/AIDS; Therapeutic Drugs
Description: The 12th European AIDS Conference/EACS is being organized under the auspices of the European AIDS Clinical Society (EACS). The organizer strives for the conference to offer a scientific program, composed of a well-balanced mix of plenary lectures as well as abstract-driven sessions presenting the latest original research in the field of HIV medicine. One of the important goals of the EACS in organizing the European AIDS Conference is to promote an interest in clinical HIV research amongst young researchers/clinicians at an early stage in their career, including those from Central and (South)-Eastern Europe. Therefore, the organizer encourages such junior researchers to submit results from their scientific work to the conference and also use it as a venue for networking with colleagues in the field.
Sponsor: European AIDS Clinical Society (EACS).
Contact: For more information contact EACS, Hôpital La Pitié-Salpêtrière, Pavillon Laveran, EACS Office, 47, boulevard de l'Hôpital, 75651 Paris Cédex 13, France; E-mail: sylvie.chatelin@europeanaidsclinicalsociety.org; Phone: +33-1-44241796; or access the Web site: www.eacs-conference2009.com/.
Notes: Registration information and online registration available at: www.eacs-conference2009.com/eacs2009/redaktion/anmeldung/Registration.php.

Title: Pediatric TB Intensive
City: Houston
State: TX
Country: United States
Dates: 11/13/2009 - 11/13/2009
Event Type: Education Program
Subject: Diagnosis; Epidemiology; Pediatric Care; TB Prevention; TB Treatment
Description: This course is intended for physicians and nurse experts with direct experience in the management of pediatric patients with, or at risk of, tuberculosis. This is not an introductory course. It is recommended that nursing participants attend a Nurse Case Management course prior to attending this course. The format for this conference will include lecture presentation and case scenario analysis with audience discussion and participation. There will be ample time for questions and answers. The goal of the conference is to enhance the expertise of providers to improve the prevention, treatment, and management of pediatric patients with tuberculosis.
Sponsor: Heartland National TB Center.
Contact: For more information contact Delfina Sanchez, E-mail: delfina.sanchez@uthct.edu, Phone: (210) 531-4528; or Sarah Hoffman, E-mail: sarah.hoffman@uthct.edu, Phone: (210) 531-4580; or access the Web site: www.heartlandntbc.org/training/brochure_houston_tx_13_nov_2009.htm.
Notes: Free of charge but pre-registration is mandatory and space is limited to 50 participants. Registration deadline: October 19, 2009.
Online registration available at: www.heartlandntbc.org/training.asp. Continuing education credits are available.

Title: HIV/AIDS Capacity Building Summit
City: Washington
State: DC
Country: United States
Dates: 11/17/2009 - 11/18/2009
Event Type: Conference
Subject: Health Care Planning; HIV/AIDS; Intervention Strategies; Program Management
Description: Pact and its Community REACH team announce the convening of a two-day global summit on HIV/AIDS sector capacity building on November 17-18, 2009 at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. In collaboration with USAID's Office of HIV/AIDS (OHA) and other partners, the organizers anticipate bringing together over 100 practitioners/experts from the PEPFAR experience and other programs in a working consultation to examine broadly: (1) what organizational capacity building approaches have worked in the sector, resulting in improved services and management of programs? and (2) what capacity building approaches should be scaled up and emphasized in HIV and AIDS as they move forward?
Sponsor: Pact, Community REACH. USAID, Office of HIV/AIDS (OHA).
Contact: For more information contact Jana Kala, E-mail: HIVsummit@pactworld.org; or access the Web site: www.pactworld.org/cs/hiv/aids_capacity_building_summit.
Notes: Please visit the Web site: www.pactworld.org/cs/hiv/aids_capacity_building_summit to complete a short, pre-conference questionnaire.

Title: Diagnostic Challenges With Tuberculosis
City: Oklahoma City
State: OK
Country: United States
Dates: 11/18/2009 - 11/18/2009
Event Type: Education Program
Subject: Case Studies; Diagnostic Tests; Persons with TB; Tuberculosis (TB)
Description: This course is intended for physicians and nurse experts with direct experience in the diagnosis and management of patients with, or at risk of, tuberculosis. The format for this conference will include lecture presentation and case scenario analysis with audience discussion and participation. There will be ample time for questions and answers. The goal of the conference is to enhance the expertise of providers in order to improve the diagnosis of challenging tuberculosis cases.
Sponsor: Heartland National TB Center.
Contact: For more information contact Mary Long, E-mail: mary.long@uthct.edu; Phone: (210) 531-4545; or access the Web site: www.heartlandntbc.org/training/brochure_oklahoma_city_ok_18_nov_2009.htm.
Notes: Free of charge but pre-registration is mandatory and space is limited to 100 participants. Registration deadline: October 30, 2009. Online registration available at: www.heartlandntbc.org/training.asp. Continuing education credits are available.

Title: 19th Annual Midwest Stream Farmworker Health Forum
City: South Padre Island
State: TX
Country: United States
Dates: 11/18/2009 - 11/21/2009
Event Type: Conference
Subject: Community Health Services; Farmers; Health Care Accessibility; Occupational Safety and Health; Outreach; Primary Care
Description: The Annual Midwest Stream Farmworker Health Forum, produced by the National Center for Farmworker Health, Inc. is an annual conference that provides quality, migrant farmworker specific, professional development experiences for professionals in all disciplines within migrant health. The forum offers a multi-track program featuring sessions on clinical topics, model programs, health promotion and outreach, Federal initiatives, and the latest research about issues related to farmworker health. Participants will have the opportunity to gain continuing education credits in social work, health education, nursing, and medicine as they engage in a wide selection of interactive workshops.
Sponsor: National Center for Farmworker Health, Inc. (NCFH).
Contact: For more information contact NCFH, Inc., 1770 FM 967, Buda, TX, 78610; Phone: (800) 531-5120; Fax: (512) 312-2600; or access the Web site: www.ncfh.org/?pid=47.
Notes: Registration fee: $275/before October 20, 2009; $325/after October 20, 2009; $200/one day.

Title: 22nd Annual Conference of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care
City: Jacksonville
State: FL
Country: United States
Dates: 11/19/2009 - 11/22/2009
Event Type: Conference
Subject: HIV/AIDS; Nurse Roles; Nursing
Description: This year's conference theme is "Reaching Beyond: Collaborating to Build Capacity." The conference will address international and domestic issues related to HIV and AIDS for nurses new to the specialty as well as experienced clinicians and researchers. Various learning activities, expert speakers, roundtable discussions, presentations (practice, education/administration, and research) will address HIV nursing issues related to the conference objectives. The ANAC 22nd Annual Conference features national speakers and educational and scientific sessions on the latest developments in HIV nursing. ANAC is meeting the needs of nurses in HIV/AIDS care, research, prevention, and policy.
Sponsor: Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (ANAC).
Contact: For more information contact ANAC, 3538 Ridgewood Rd, Akron, Ohio 44333-3122; E-mail: anac@anacnet.org; Phone: (330) 670-0101 or toll free: (800) 260-6780; Fax: (330) 670-0109; or access the Web site: www.nursesinaidscare.org/i4a/pages/Index.cfm?pageID=3998.
Notes: Registration fee varies according to the membership status and date registered. Early-bird registration deadline: October 23, 2009. On-line registration available at: https://www.nursesinaidscare.org/i4a/ams/publicLogin.cfm.

Title: Getting to Zero: How Hospitals Can Use Rapid Tests to Virtually Eliminate Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission
City: Worthington
State: OH
Country: United States
Dates: 11/20/2009 - 11/20/2009
Event Type: Workshop
Subject: HIV/AIDS Prevention; Hospitals; Perinatal Transmission; Rapid HIV Antibody Testing
Description: HRET is sponsoring free workshops for hospitals interested in implementing rapid HIV testing in labor and delivery units. Each daylong workshop targets one state and includes information on CDC HIV testing recommendations, point-of-care vs. laboratory testing, state laws, prophylaxis and treatment, referral and counseling, and reimbursement. Workshops are open to hospital staff in labor and delivery, nursery, emergency, laboratory, infectious disease, and pharmacy.
Sponsor: Health Research & Educational Trust (HRET). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Ohio Hospital Association.
Contact: For more information contact Barbara Mooney, HRET, E-mail: bmooney@aha.org; Phone: (312) 422-2694; Fax: (312) 422-4568; or access the Web site: www.hret.org/hret/programs/hivtransm.html.
Notes: The workshop is free. Free continuing education units are available. Registration deadline: October 29, 2009.

Title: It's Time: Integrate Viral Hepatitis Into Your Work
City: Manhattan
State: NY
Country: United States
Dates: 11/23/2009 - 11/24/2009
Event Type: Training Program
Subject: Epidemiology; Hepatitis A; Hepatitis B; Hepatitis C; Hepatitis Prevention; Hepatitis Transmission
Description: This two-day training will help to increase providers' confidence, knowledge, and skill levels in integrating a range of viral hepatitis services into an already compact workday. As a result of this training, participants will learn basic facts about Hepatitis A, B, and C, including epidemiology; transmission; spectrum of illness; prevention strategies; vaccine recommendations; treatment options; skills in offering viral hepatitis prevention and harm reduction messages; practical tips, models, and tools for integrating hepatitis screening, counseling, vaccination, treatment, and referrals for care into the current work setting; and resources for support in work.
Sponsor: New York State Department of Health, AIDS Institute.
Contact: For more information, access the Web site at www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/aids/training/basic_training.htm#viralhep.
Notes: For registration information, access the Web site at www.nyhealth.gov/diseases/aids/training/registration.htm.

Title: IAPAC 09
City: New Orleans
State: LA
Country: United States
Dates: 11/29/2009 - 12/01/2009
Event Type: Conference
Subject: HIV Testing; HIV/AIDS Prevention; HIV/AIDS Treatment or Therapies; Patient Care; Psychosocial Factors
Description: IAPAC 09 is primarily an abstract-driven conference, which will feature oral abstract presentations (including late breakers), poster presentations, panels and plenary sessions. Abstract-driven sessions will address issues in two tracks: (1) HIV Clinical Management, or (2) HIV Prevention, Testing, and Psychosocial Support. Abstract contents will be either research-based data using established scientific methods or demonstrate experience and information from individuals or institutions working in the field. The target audience for this conference includes physicians, pharmacists, physicians in training, nurses, psychologists, social workers, advocates, healthcare alliance coordinators, and allied healthcare professionals in the fields of HIV and AIDS.
Sponsor: International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (IAPAC). The Foundation for AIDS Resesarch (amfAR).
Contact: For more information contact Shayne Bell, Senior Program Manager, IAPAC, 123 W. Madison St, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60602; E-mail: sbell@iapac.org; Phone: (312) 795-4942; Fax: (312) 795-4938; or access the Web site: www.iapac.org/iapac09.
Notes: Abstract submission deadline: July 31, 2009. Registration fees vary according to the membership status and dates registered. Early registration deadline: August 14, 2009. For more registration information access the website: www.iapac.org/iapac09/IAPAC09-registration.html.

Title: 5th SAHARA Conference
City: Gauteng
Country: South Africa
Dates: 11/30/2009 - 12/03/2009
Event Type: Conference
Subject: Africa; HIV/AIDS; Sociocultural Factors
Description: SAHARA plans to hold a 4-day conference on November 30 to December 3, 2009 in Gauteng province, South Africa. The conference will be held in collaboration with major partners including the HSRC, UNAIDS, the Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA), SADC, UNESCO, and AU institutions (including NEPAD). The 2007 SAHARA conference held in Kisumu, Kenya highlighted the fact that there are vastly different opinions on issues such as male circumcision and homosexuality. The 2009 conference will thus have the theme "socio-cultural responses to HIV" in order to explore these controversies.
Sponsor: Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS Research Alliance (SAHARA).
Contact: For more information of updates, or to register, E-mail: JAfrica-Brown@hsrc.ac.za; or access the Web site:
www.sahara.org.za/index.php/Conferences/5th-SAHARA-Conference.html.

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