November 9, 2006
AIDS/STD research symposium scheduled for Nov. 29
The UW Center for AIDS and STD will sponsor a one-day research symposium from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 29, at the Harborview Research and Training Building Auditorium.
Dr. Sharon Hillier, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine professor and director of reproductive infectious disease research, will give the keynote address, “Attacking HIV at the Point of Transmission: the Quest for Topical Microbicides.”
Dr. Laura Koutsky, UW professor of epidemiology, will lead a panel discussion on “Implementation of an HPV Vaccine: Challenges and Implications.”
Presentations also will be made by recent recipients of Center for AIDS Research and STI-Cooperative Research Center Developmental Awards, and pre- and post-doctoral fellows of the STD training grant.
A reception follows the program. Registration is free and is requested by Nov. 21. To register, e-mail Susan Mello at spmello@u.washington.edu.
For more information, visit online at http://depts.washington.edu/cfas/calendar/05.11.html.
