INTEREST 2021, 12-14 October 2021 (Virtual)
Day 3 of INTEREST 2021 is dedicated to the late Prof. Charles Boucher, who sadly passed away in February of this year.
Alongside the late Dr. Joep Lange, Charles founded the INTEREST conference in 2007 to bring together a multidisciplinary team of experts who could share knowledge and establish partnerships with the ultimate aim of improving the life quality of people living with HIV across the African continent.
The third day of this year's conference will feature memorial lectures
focusing on HIV epidemiological trends, the evolution of HIV treatment to
date and changes in how HIV healthcare services are being delivered in the
region. Delegates can expect to take part in interactive sessions exploring the
management of drug resistance, virological failure and the future of PrEP
in Africa.
Charles' love for teaching, particularly in regards to educating
young researchers, was well known. This final day of INTEREST 2021 features a
mentorship session, with the day specifically targeted towards young
investigators.
We invite you to join us in honouring Charles' memory at INTEREST 2021 and
contributing to the cross-disciplinary discussion on HIV treatment,
pathogenesis and prevention throughout Africa.The third day of this year's conference will feature memorial lectures
focusing on HIV epidemiological trends, the evolution of HIV treatment to
date and changes in how HIV healthcare services are being delivered in the
region. Delegates can expect to take part in interactive sessions exploring the
management of drug resistance, virological failure and the future of PrEP
in Africa.
Charles' love for teaching, particularly in regards to educating
young researchers, was well known. This final day of INTEREST 2021 features a
mentorship session, with the day specifically targeted towards young
investigators.
We invite you to join us in honouring Charles' memory at INTEREST 2021 and
contributing to the cross-disciplinary discussion on HIV treatment,
pathogenesis and prevention throughout Africa.
To register visit https://virology.eventsair.com/interest-2021/registration/Site/Register
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