Dear Dr. Jones,

 

On Friday, December 7, 2012, The New York Academy of Sciences in partnership with The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health will host a conference titled, "New Paradigms of Risk and Protection: Understanding the HIV Epidemics among Gay and Bisexual Men" at our conference center in downtown Manhattan. This conference will explore how novel and more effective HIV prevention programs for men who have sex with men may reduce infectiousness through markedly expanding testing and treatment of HIV-positive men, and reduce risk of acquisition among HIV-negative men through the use of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), the development of a rectal microbicide, and increased access to and coverage for condoms and condom-compatible lubricant. Current prevention tools and the policy reforms and structural changes key to expanding coverage and reaching men with culturally competent care will be examined. A networking reception will follow the event. More information can be found below or by visiting http://www.nyas.org/HIVinMSM

 

Based on the content of this conference, we thought you and your students, staff, and faculty may be interested to attend. Could you kindly spread the word about this conference via your list serve(s)? I’ve provided text below my signature for distribution.

 

Please note: this conference is also available as a live, interactive webinar. Advance registration is required for the webinar.

 

Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or require any additional information.

Kind regards,

 

 

CONFERENCE INFORMATION:

 

New Paradigms of Risk and Protection: Understanding the HIV Epidemics among Gay and Bisexual Men

Date: Friday, December 7, 2012

Time: 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Location: The New York Academy of Sciences, 7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich St, 40th Fl, NY, NY 10007

Website: http://www.nyas.org/HIVinMSM

 

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CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION:

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This conference will explore how novel and more effective HIV prevention programs for MSM may reduce infectiousness through markedly expanding testing and treatment of HIV-positive men, and reduce risk of acquisition among HIV-negative men through the use of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), the development of a rectal microbicide, and increased access to and coverage for condoms and condom-compatible lubricant. Current prevention tools and the policy reforms and structural changes key to expanding coverage and reaching men with culturally competent care will be examined. Finally, biologically based efforts, focused on the delivery of effective interventions, to address each gap in the testing to treatment cascade, and ensure safe and affirming spaces for prevention, treatment, and care will be explored.

 

*Networking reception to follow event.

 

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AGENDA: Friday, December 7, 2012

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12:00 PM - Registration

 

1:00 PM - Welcome Remarks

Ellis Rubinstein, The New York Academy of Sciences

Michael J. Klag, MD, MPH, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

 

1:20 PM - Introduction

Chris Beyrer, MD, MPH, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

 

1:30 PM - Global Epidemiology of HIV Infection in Men Who Have Sex with Men

Stefan Baral, MD, MPH, MBA, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

 

1:45 PM - Successes and Challenges of HIV Prevention in Men Who Have Sex with Men

Patrick Sullivan, PhD, DVM, Emory University

 

2:00 PM - Comprehensive Clinical Care for Men Who Have Sex with Men: An Integrated Approach

Kenneth Mayer, MD, Harvard Medical School, Fenway Health

 

2:15 PM - Comparisons of Disparities and Risks of HIV Infection in Black and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men in Canada, UK and USA: A Meta-analysis

Gregorio Millett, MPH, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention

 

2:30 PM - Networking Coffee Break

 

3:00 PM - Common Roots: A Contextual Review of HIV Epidemics in Black Men Who Have Sex with Men Across the African Diaspora

Gregorio Millett, MPH, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention

 

3:15 PM - Call to Action for Comprehensive HIV Services for Men Who Have Sex with Men

Chris Collins, MPP, The Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR)

 

3:30 PM - Panel Discussion

 

Moderator: Chris Beyrer, MD, MPH, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

 

Panelists:

Stefan Baral, MD, MPH, MBA, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Chris Collins, MPP, The Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR)      

Ken Mayer, MD, Harvard Medical School

Gregorio Millett, MPH, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention

Patrick Sullivan, PhD, DVM, Emory University

 

4:20 PM - Closing Remarks

 

4:30 PM - Cocktail Reception

 

6:00 PM - Conference Adjourns

 

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REGISTRATION & PRICING:

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Advance registration = $35.00

Onsite registration = $40.00

 

Register at http://www.nyas.org/HIVinMSM or by contacting the Academy's customer service team at [log in to unmask]">[log in to unmask] or by telephoning (Toll Free): 1.800.843.6927

 

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LOCATION:

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The New York Academy of Sciences

7 World Trade Center

250 Greenwich Street, 40th floor

New York, NY 10007-2157

Map & Directions: http://www.nyas.org/Directions

 

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PRESENTED BY:

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The New York Academy of Sciences and The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

 

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ABOUT:

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