Statistical and Epidemiology Issues in HIV Research
The Workshop was designed to be of particular value to those with an interest in developing and applying new analytic methods, tools, and technologies to the design and analysis of randomized and observational studies of HIV-related treatments and vaccines.
Metrics and Evaluation Measures for Monitoring the Implementation of Routine HIV Testing in the U.S.
Following discussions that took place
at the 2008 HIV Summit,
a roundtable on "Metrics and Evaluation Measures for Monitoring the
Implementation of Routine HIV Testing in the U.S." was held to bring
together a panel to discuss the metrics needed
to assess expansion of HIV testing and efforts to link individuals to
care since
the 2006 CDC recommendations for HIV testing for adults, adolescents
and
pregnant women in health-care settings.
Municipal Scale-up of HIV Testing in the United States
In 2006, CDC released recommendations for HIV testing recommending that HIV screening be a part of routine clinical care in all health-care settings for persons aged 13-64 years and all pregnant women. Several cities across the U.S. have begun municipal-wide HIV testing scale-up programs intended to increase the numbers of persons tested for HIV, increase the number of persons aware of their HIV status, and to link to care persons infected with HIV. Municipal scale-ups are underway in cities across the country including Oakland, Miami, Washington, DC, New York City, Houston, and Los Angeles.
The 2008 National Summit on HIV Diagnosis, Prevention, and Access to Care (November 19-21, 2008, Arlington, VA) is sponsored by the Forum for Collaborative HIV Research in partnership with the American Academy of HIV Medicine, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, HIV Medicine Association, Human Resources and Services Administration, Kaiser Permanente, National Black Gay Men's Advocacy Coalition, the Office of AIDS Research-NIH, and the Veterans Administration.
Recent evidence suggests that increasing numbers of HIV+ persons served in Ryan White CARE Act-funded settings demonstrate opiate addictions and the need for related treatment.
Implementing Routine HIV Testing in Correctional Facilities: Challenges and Opportunities
Continuing the series on maximizing opportunities
for HIV diagnosis and access to care, the Forum for Collaborative HIV Research
hosted a roundtable discussion on April 27, 2009, focusing on identifying and
discussing the challenges associated with the implementation of routine HIV
testing in correctional settings in the United States.
Racial and Ethnic Minority Issues in the Management of HIV Care, Prevention and Research
Racial and ethnic minorities in the U.S. face disparities in terms of access to care as well as recruitment and retention into clinical trials. Prevention is another key area that is sensitive to racial and ethnic minority issues.
Metrics and Evaluation Measures for Monitoring the Implementation of Routine HIV Testing in the U.S.
Following discussions that took place
at the 2008 HIV Summit,
a roundtable on "Metrics and Evaluation Measures for Monitoring the
Implementation of Routine HIV Testing in the U.S." was held to bring
together a panel to discuss the metrics needed
to assess expansion of HIV testing and efforts to link individuals to
care since
the 2006 CDC recommendations for HIV testing for adults, adolescents
and
pregnant women in health-care settings.
Establishing Collaborative Networks Amongst HIV — Training Programs in Africa
Wide scale availability of HAART has only recently been introduced to the developing world and there is an urgent need to train individuals at all levels of medical infrastructure for successful implementation of treatment programs.
The 2010 National Summit on HIV Diagnosis, Prevention, and Access to Care will take place November 17-19, 2010, National Harbor, MD.
The 2008 National Summit on HIV Diagnosis, Prevention, and Access to Care (November 19-21, 2008, Arlington, VA) is sponsored by the Forum for Collaborative HIV Research in partnership with the American Academy of HIV Medicine, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, HIV Medicine Association, Human Resources and Services Administration, Kaiser Permanente, National Black Gay Men's Advocacy Coalition, the Office of AIDS Research-NIH, and the Veterans Administration.