International Conference on “Research on HIV/AIDS Oct 5-8,2008. Mumbai

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International Conference on " Fundamental and Translational Research

on HIV/AIDS: Global Perspectives " October 5-8,2008 Mumbai

ANNOUNCEMENT

Chief Patron

Dr Anbumani Ramadoss

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Government of India

Patrons

Smt Panabaka Lakshmi

Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Government of India

Prof Nirmal K. Ganguly

Distinguished Biotechnology Fellow and Advisor

Translational Health Science and Technology Institute

Conveners

Dr Chander P. Puri

President

Indian Society for Study of Reproduction and Fertility

Chief Executive Officer

Yashraj Biotechnology Ltd.

Dr Vrinda V. Khole

Officer-in-Charge (Scientist F)

National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health

Organizing Secretary

Dr Atmaram H. Bandivdekar

Assistant Director (Scientist D)

National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health

Scientific Programme Committee

Chairman

Prof Nirmal K. Ganguly

Dr Akhilesh Banerjee, Dr Rita Banerjee, Dr Sujit Bhattacharya, Dr

Sekhar Chakrabarti,

Dr Nomita Chandhiok, Dr Alaka Deshpande, Dr Balaiah Donta, Dr

Ho,

Dr Shahid Jameel, Dr Lalit Kant, Dr Altaf Lal, Dr Maddox,

Dr Bonnie Mathieson, Dr Sanjay Mehendale, Dr Pervin Meherji, Dr

Narinder K. Mehra,

Dr , Dr Debashis Mitra, Dr Vasantha Muthuswamy,

Dr Ramesh Paranjape, Dr Radhey S. Sharma, Dr Sukhdeb Sinha, Dr Jotna

Sokhey.

Local Organizing Committee

Dr Shrikant Betrabet, Dr Rahul Gajabhiye, Mrs Shanti Ganeshan, Dr

Taruna Gupta,

Dr Beena Joshi, Dr Ikram Khatkhatey, Dr Jayanti Mania-Pramanik, Dr

Deepak Modi,

Dr Priyanka Parte, Ms Jacintha Pereira, Dr Bhakti Pathak, Dr Vijaya

Raghavan,

Dr K.V.R. Reddy, Dr Geetanjali Sachadeva, Dr Lalita Savardekar, Dr

Geeta Vanage.

Dear Colleagues,

The Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) pandemic is on the rise

and more than 20 million people have died of AIDS and about 14,000

are newly infected every day. Consistent variation in pathogenic

characteristics and host responses influence the transmission,

pathogenesis, disease progression, treatment and prevention of

HIV/AIDS.

Besides these biological factors stigma due to various socio-

economical and behavioral issues also influence control of HIV/AIDS.

Globally efforts are being made to control AIDS pandemic including

various experimental, clinical and animal models to understand

host/pathogen genotypic and phenotypic variations and their

association in designing strategies for treatment and prevention of

HIV/AIDS.

The International Conference on " Fundamental and Translational

Research on HIV/AIDS: Global Perspectives " , aims to provide new insights into

HIV transmission, disease development and progression, prevention, therapeutics

and use of animal model. This will help translate theoretic advances into

clinical practices for prevention and treatment of HIV/ AIDS.

The conference will address the most recent advances in understanding

basic, clinical and socio behavioral issues and their implications in prevention

and treatment of HIV/AIDS.

The basic sciences track will focus on experimental and animal

studies to understand the virology, immunology, transmission of HIV and

preclinical testing of anti HIV drugs and vaccines. The clinical sciences track

will cover the spectrum of drug therapy and its

implications in disease control, strategies and advanced approaches

for clinical trials of microbicides and AIDS vaccine.

While socio behavioral track will address issues pertaining to

prevention, access to care and support and existing programmes to

combat HIV/AIDS.

The conference will provide a forum for daily plenary sessions and

invited lectures featuring eminent scientists. Besides, the

conference will also offer an opportunity for multi-disciplinary oral

and poster presentations on a variety of topics. On behalf of the

organizers of the committee we are pleased to invite you to

participate in the conference.

We hope you will grace the occasion with your presence and active

participation.

Dr Atmaram H. Bandivdekar

Organizing Secretary

Scientific Programme

The scientific programme will include plenary lectures, symposia

sessions, short oral

presentations and poster sessions covering the following major themes

Basic Research

HIV Transmission

Pathogenesis of HIV

Disease Progression and Viral Variants

Immunology

Vaccine Development and Testing

Microbicide Development and Preclinical Testing

Animal Model to Study HIV Pathogenesis

Clinical Research

Antiretroviral Therapy

Clinical Trials for Vaccines

Clinical Trials for Microbicides

Mother to Child Transmission of HIV

Socio Behavioral Research

Prevention of HIV/AIDS among Vulnerable Population including

Adolescents

People Living with HIV/AIDS

Stigma and Discrimination

Prevention and Treatment

Care and Support

Policies and Programmes in the Context of HIV/AIDS

Presentations

The International Scientific Programme Committee will identify

speakers for Plenary and

symposia sessions. Besides this, scientists are encouraged to submit

abstracts for oral and

poster presentations.

Size of the poster will be of 3 x 4 ft

LCD/Slide projectors will be made available at the venue

Submission of Abstract

Abstract of about 300 words using Microsoft word (12pt, Times New

Roman) be sent by

email hivconf2008@... to the Organizing Secretary by September

8, 2008.

Registration Fees

Before After

September 15, 2008 September 15, 2008

Indian Delegates Rs 5000/- Rs 6000/-

ISSRF Members Rs 3500/- Rs 4000/-

Students Rs 1500/- Rs 2000/-

Delegates from Overseas US $ 350/- US $ 400/-

Registration fees to be paid by bank draft / cheque payable to:

" International Conference on HIV/AIDS " .

Venue

ITC Grand Central Sheraton and Towers

Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Road, Parel, Mumbai 400 012. India

Tel. : (91 22) 2410 1010; Fax : (91 22) 2410 2222

Contact Person : Ms Meenal Kuveskar

E-mail : banquets.itcgrandcentral@...

Accommodation

Accommodation can be arranged in various categories of hotels of

international standards and other guest houses to suit your budgetary

requirements. In the event you need any assistance for booking accommodation

please contact us.

Further Information and Correspondence

Dr Atmaram H. Bandivdekar

Assistant Director (Scientist D)

National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health

(Indian Council of Medical Research)

Jehangir Merwanji Street, Parel,

Mumbai 400 012, INDIA.

Tel.: (91 22) 2419 2021, 2419 2138

Fax: (91 22) 2413 9412

Mobile: (91) 98690 27186

Email : hivconf2008@..., batmaram@...

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