Welcome to the European HIV Seminars 2018,

It is with great pleasure that the HMRG European HIV Seminars Organising Committee announces their upcoming second annual meeting. This years theme focuses on the topic of ‘How to Manage the Epidemic’. 

Management of HIV infection is in transition. Despite great strides being made in recent years with widespread availability of antiretroviral therapy and the application of successful, if limited, PrEP programmes, there remains a sustained global HIV epidemic. Some patients are experiencing excess non-AIDS co-morbidities, while the goal of HIV cure remains elusive. Although perhaps at opposite ends of the spectrum, these two issues, co-morbidities and cure, are at the core of much current research into HIV. Significant progress is needed in order to meet UNAIDS targets to control, and eventually eliminate the HIV epidemic.  

This meeting brings together a distinguished panel of both international and local speakers. They will discuss important issues relevant to controlling the HIV epidemic, the major obstacles to, and the necessary steps needed to achieve this goal. Furthermore the question of future directions in HIV research required in order to both optimise HIV care and work eventually towards HIV cure are on the schedule.

Running over two days, the meeting invites those involved in care of people living with HIV. It comprises plenary sessions creating a relaxed, informal, yet stimulating atmosphere which will foster excellent discussion. It provided attendees the opportunity to update and broaden their knowledge into contemporary issues in HIV and ultimately offer potential networking opportunities. 

Hosted in the historic Mater Misericordiae University Hospital campus you will be close to the many enjoyable sites of Dublin – a delightful city to visit in early Summer. 

We look forward to welcoming you to Dublin and hope you enjoy all the meeting has to offer.