The 16th Bangkok International Symposium on HIV Medicine

Abstract

The HIV Netherlands, Australia, Thailand Research Collaboration continued its commitment to regional education and training by holding the 16th Bangkok International Symposium on HIV Medicine this January. The conference comprised plenary sessions and workshops attended by over 600 clinicians and researchers. Sessions were presented by local and international speakers who are leaders in their fields, providing a comprehensive review of the management of HIV infection and opportunistic infections, and the latest advances in research into HIV treatment, vaccination and cure. Included for the first time were three free preconference workshops titled Biostatistics, Sexually Transmitted Infections in MSM and Nutrition. This article summarizes some of the more thought-provoking and topical sessions.