Recent Developments in HIV/AIDS

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Duane Crumb

Dec 19, 2011

The recent research on HIV reported in the past year has been characterized by leaders in the field as ‘game changing.’ There are new approaches to prevention and treatment that have the potential for major changes in the way the disease is approached. This breakout session will not only discuss these developments, but it will also be an opportunity for you to be involved in discussions about how the developments can best be utilized and the complex issues surrounding implementation, funding, and cultural issues.

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