| January 14-16, 2009 Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre Rachadapisek Road, Bangkok |
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Message from the Chairman
Professor Emeritus
Praphan Phanuphak |
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On behalf of the Symposium Committee, it is a great pleasure and honour to extend my cordial invitation to you to the 12th International Symposium on HIV Medicine which will be held on
14-16 January 2009 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention
Center, Bangkok, Thailand.
Convened each January by HIV-NAT, the International Bangkok Symposium on HIV Medicine aims to provide updated information
on HIV treatment and research for physicians and allied health professionals. An expert faculty of speakers from Thailand, the
Asian region, the United States, Europe and Australia presents
a comprehensive review of current HIV management.
The symposium also aims to stimulate debate through a series of panel discussions on issues such as access to care and the cost of ARV in developing countries, In 2008, more than 750 participants from Thailand, Asian Pacific region, Europe and America attended
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Background
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| HIV-NAT, The Netherlands, Australia, Thailand Research Collaboration was initiated by Emeritus Professor Praphan Phanuphak, Professor Joep Lange and Professor David Cooper in 1996. The collaborating partners are the Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre, Australia’s National Centre in HIV Epidemiology and Clinical Research, and the International Antiviral Therapy Evaluation Centre in the Netherlands. |
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The Bangkok International Symposium on HIV Medicine is a key component of HIV-NAT’s commitment to training and education. It has been convened each January for the past 11 years and at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok since 1999. The 12th International Bangkok Symposium on HIV Medicine will be conducted at the Queen Sirikit Convention Centre, January 14-16 2009.
The objectives of the three days symposium are to provide physicians, health care workers and the community from Thailand and countries in the region with a comprehensive review of the management of HIV infection and opportunistic infections, the latest updates on research into HIV treatments and vaccines and efforts to improve access to therapy. World class international and local speakers present plenary sessions and facilitate interactive workshops. In 2008, 750 participants from seventeen countries (Thailand, Lao, Myanmar, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Korea, Australia, USA, Switzerland, Belgium, and Nigeria)
Thailand and Bangkok are the ideal hosts for this Symposium. Facilities, services and transport are world-class standard and the many exotic tourist attractions representing Thailand’s history and unique culture will certainly please you throughout your stay. In addition to updating your knowledge of HIV, you will receive the warm welcome of Thai people, and are certain to enjoy your stay in Thailand
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HIV-NAT, The Netherlands, Australia, Thailand Research Collaboration ,104 Rajdumri Road Pathumwan,Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Main Office Numbers :+(662) 652 3040, Fax : +(662) 254 7574 Secretariat Office Number : +(662) 652 3040 Ext. 102, Fax : +(662) 254 7574 (MAP)Secretariat Bangkok Symposium : Ms. Jeerakan Janhom Email: jeerakan.j@hivnat.org
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