15th Annual Conference of the Australasian Society for HIV Medicine
(ASHM) Cairns Convention Centre, Australia
22 - 25 October, 2003
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CONFERENCE THEME & PROGRAM

The theme for the 15th ASHM Conference is GLOBAL CRISIS - LOCAL ACTION
and is the Society's response to the UN declaration of commitment on
HIV/AIDS (GLOBAL CRISIS - GLOBAL ACTION). At a time when countries like
Australia could reflect on the success of their response to HIV/AIDS,
there is a global emergency that demands urgent attention. The conference will
therefore have a strong emphasis on the regional response to the HIV epidemic
and the important role that Australia has in providing support for our near
neighbours.

The annual ASHM conference is the major forum for the presentation of HIV and
hepatitis research in Australasia and you will hear about all the latest
advances from leading local and international figures such as Carol Jenkins,
Alan Landay, Martin Markowitz, Haikin Rachmat, Ninkama Moiya, Greg Dore, Graham
Cooksley, Dennis Altman and Zubairi Djoerban. A wide range of plenary,
symposium, workshop and concurrent sessions are planned to cover the fields of
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health, Basic Science, Clinical Management,
Epidemiology, Hepatitis, International & Regional Issues, Medical Education and
Technology, Nursing and Allied Health, Public Health or Community
Program and Social Research.

Abstracts are invited from this range of areas.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

The deadline for the submission of abstracts is Friday 18 July 2003.
Abstracts can be submitted online at www.ashm.org.au/conference2003 or sent by
email as an attached document to nadine@...

Abstract submission guidelines can be viewed on our website.


WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND THE ASHM CONFERENCE?

* It is the major forum for the presentation of state of the art research
in Australasia
* You will hear about the latest advances from leading local and international
figures
* Gain recognition for continuing medical education programs
* Meet up with old friends and make new ones
* Visit Cairns, a relaxed tropical city and one of Australia's top
tourist destinations. For those who have the opportunity to arrive early, or
stay longer, visits to the world heritage rainforest and Great Barrier Reef are
highly recommended.

FURTHER INFORMATION & REGISTRATION

For further information or to register online visit
www.ashm.org.au/conference2003 or contact us
on conferenceinfo@...

E-mail: Source: www.ashm.org.au/conference2003