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 MAY 1ST 2025

HALIFAX CONVENTION CENTRE, HALIFAX, CANADA

SYMPOSIUM

Putting the Kids First: Building a Canadian Research Agenda for Children HIV-Exposed, Uninfected

One of the greatest success stories of the HIV epidemic has been the dramatic reduction in perinatal transmission of HIV to children. This success has been achieved through global public health initiatives to provide HIV antiretroviral treatment to women with HIV. Children who are born HIV-exposed but uninfected (HEU) are the fastest growing HIV-affected population, numbering at over 16 million children globally and ~6,000 in Canada. Data on the health and developmental outcomes of older CHEU are limited but emerging data show that these children are more likely to fall behind their HIV unexposed peers.

This event will include presentations from two invited international experts, updates from ongoing research by Canadian researchers, and presentations from young investigators.  These presentations will be followed by round table discussion with Community and Knowledge Users.

By bringing together International and Canadian experts, Knowledge Users, and Community Representatives we aim to:

  • improve knowledge and awareness of the needs and priorities for optimizing health outcomes for children who are HEU
  • identify research priorities for children who are HEU in Canada
  • identify study opportunities and form new collaborations to facilitate this research.

Date: THURSDAY – May 1, 2025, Time: 09:00 – 16:00, Room Location: Room 612 & 613

Host(s): University Health Network

Speakers:

Kate Powis                             Catherine Wedderburn

Moderators:

Jason Brophy                        Lena Serghides

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The Teresa Group Stands Against Anti-Asian Racism

Anti-Asian racism and hate has been on the rise in the past year. The tragedy in Atlanta paired with many smaller but no less devastating attacks on the Asian and Pacific Islander communities are the result of a growing, but not new, rhetoric of hate and discrimination. We must not silently stand by. 

We all must take time for self-reflection and self-awareness, and if we are a part of the problem, endeavour to change it. Words are not enough, we must take action to actively be a part of the solution. 

The Teresa Group wants to be a part of the solution, not the problem. We will hold ourselves accountable, and ask you to do the same. 

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Ontario’s HIV sector stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter to resist anti-Black racism and anti-Black violence.

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