HIV Treatments Update 2024
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HIV Treatments Update Seminar 2024

HIV Treatments Update Seminar 2024

A One Day Seminar on HIV
in New Zealand
A One Day Seminar on HIV in New Zealand
Friday 11th October 2024
The Clinical Education Centre at Auckland Hospital
Friday 11th October 2024
The Clinical Education Centre at Auckland Hospital
 
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HIV Treatments Update
Seminar 2025
Friday 15th August 2025
The Clinical Education Centre at Auckland Hospital
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Invitations extended to:
Health professionals
Community support groups
People Living with HIV and their supporters
(The seminar is provided free of charge)
The 2024 HIV Treatments Update Seminar is kindly supported by:
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Sponsors do not have any input into the choice of presenters or the programme content
 

Objectives

The objectives of the seminar will be:
  • To provide an overview of HIV/AIDS epidemiology in New Zealand today
  • To provide an understanding of the current experience of HIV in New Zealand
  • Insight into international responses to HIV from the US and Australia.
  • To provide the basic science associated with HIV including transmission and viral reproduction
  • To provide a brief overview of changing treatment options and complications
  • To provide an understanding of the issues around and the importance of HAART and resistance
  • To provide an update on Mental Health and Ageing with HIV
  • To provide an overview of public health interface with Criminal Law
  • To provide an overview of HIV services delivered in New Zealand today

The objectives of the seminar will be:

  • To provide an overview of HIV/AIDS epidemiology in New Zealand today
  • To provide an understanding of the current experience of HIV in New Zealand
  • Insight into international responses to HIV from the US and Australia.
  • To provide the basic science associated with HIV including transmission and viral reproduction
  • To provide a brief overview of changing treatment options and complications
  • To provide an understanding of the issues around and the importance of HAART and resistance
  • To provide an update on Mental Health and Ageing with HIV
  • To provide an overview of public health interface with Criminal Law
  • To provide an overview of HIV services delivered in New Zealand today

 

Guest Speakers

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Mark Fisher
Executive Director, Body Positive Inc.
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Dr Sue McAllister
Dunedin School of Medicine, University of Otago
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Prof Jennifer Hoy
Director of HIV Medicine, Alfred Health, Melbourne
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Brooke Hollingshead
Head of Policy, Advocacy & Science, Burnett Foundation Aotearoa
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Dr Rose Forster
Clinical Advisor, Sexual Health, Population Health, Starting Well, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
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A/Prof Louise Owen
Staff Specialist Sexual Health, Sydney Sexual Health Centre, Australia
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A/Prof Ed Gane
Hepatologist & Deputy Director of the NZ Liver
Transplant Unit, Auckland City Hospital
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Dr Gary McAuliffe
Clinical Microbiologist and Virologist, Medical
Director, LabPLUS Auckland City Hospital
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Dr Simon Briggs
Infectious Disease & General Physician,
Auckland City Hospital
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Prof Graham Brown
La Trobe University, Melbourne
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Senior Sergeant Rhona Stace
Community Inclusion, Iwi and Community, NZ Police
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Dr Peter Saxton
University of Auckland
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Daniel Reeders
NAPWHA Learning Project Officer
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Ryan Lu
Peer Support Team, Body Positive Inc.
 

Programme

*Programme is subject to change, please check back regularly for updates

*Programme is subject to change, please check back regularly for updates

8:30am

Coffee & Registration

9:00am
Welcome and Introductions
  Mark Fisher

Welcome and Introductions
Mark Fisher

9:10am
HIV Notifications in Aotearoa NZ
  Dr Sue McAllister

HIV Notifications in Aotearoa NZ
Dr Sue McAllister

9:30am
The Importance of Screening and Management of Co-morbidities in People with HIV
  Prof Jennifer Hoy

The Importance of Screening and Management of Co-morbidities in People with HIV
Prof Jennifer Hoy

10:10am
Improving PrEP access in NZ
  Brooke Hollingshead

Improving PrEP access in NZ
Brooke Hollingshead

10:40am

Morning Tea

11:10am
Implementing the HIV Action Plan
  Dr Rose Forster

Implementing the HIV Action Plan
Dr Rose Forster

11:40am
Panel Discussion: Enhancing HIV Testing Access and Practices
  A/Prof Louise Owen, A/Prof Ed Gane,
  Dr Gary McAuliffe & Dr Simon Briggs

Panel Discussion: Enhancing HIV Testing Access and Practices
A/Prof Louise Owen, A/Prof Ed Gane, Dr Gary McAuliffe & Dr Simon Briggs

12:20pm

Lunch

1:20pm
Improving quality of life for people with HIV through PozQoL
  Prof Graham Brown

Improving quality of life for people with HIV through PozQoL
Prof Graham Brown

2:00pm
DoxyPEP
  Mark Fisher

DoxyPEP
Mark Fisher

2:20pm
Panel Discussion: Disclosure in the age of U=U
  Prof Graham Brown, Brooke Hollingshead,
  Sergeant Rhona Stace & Dr Simon Briggs

Panel Discussion: Disclosure in the age of U=U
Prof Graham Brown, Brooke Hollingshead, Sergeant Rhona Stace & Dr Simon Briggs

2:50pm

Afternoon Tea

3:10pm
HIV Stigma & Negative Healthcare Experiences (SPOTS Study)
  Dr Peter Saxton

HIV Stigma & Negative Healthcare Experiences (SPOTS Study)
Dr Peter Saxton

3:40pm
HIV Peer Navigation
  Daniel Reeders

HIV Peer Navigation
Daniel Reeders

4:10pm
Welcome to New Zealand, support for visitors living with HIV
  Ryan Lu

Welcome to New Zealand, support for visitors living with HIV
Ryan Lu

4:30pm

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Kindly Supported By:
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Sponsors do not have any input into the choice of presenters or the programme content

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