Conference 2020

CAHR extends its appreciation to the over 1,000 individuals that registered for CAHR 2020 Virtual (29th Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research).

Originally slated to take place in Quebec City, after careful deliberation and consideration, the CAHR Board of Directors made the difficult decision in early March 2020 to cancel the on-site portion of the Conference and proceed with the preparation of an online version of the event.

While this was disappointing news to our members and the outstanding members of the CAHR 2020 Scientific Committee, this decision rested on the evolving COVID-19 outbreak which would have impacted the health and safety of CAHR members and Conference delegates, pulled leading infectious disease professionals away from their workplaces at a time of need, and contributed to the potential spread of the virus.

While the meeting took place virtually, CAHR’s goal remained the same: share the latest scientific advances in the field, learn from one another’s expertise, and develop new ways to treat and prevent HIV.

Below is an overview of the Conference proceedings.

Virtual Conference Program

Keynote Presentations

Special Sessions

Promote excellence in HIV research
Foster collaboration and cooperation among HIV research communities, including basic science, clinical science, epidemiology & public health and social science
Promote education and the development of new researchers
Provide a unified voice for Canadian HIV researchers and engage diverse stakeholders (community, industry, Government, NGO’s etc.) in ongoing dialogue and knowledge exchange to ensure that HIV research remains responsive to their needs

With a membership of more than 1,000 researchers and others interested in HIV research, the Canadian Association for HIV Research (CAHR) is the leading organization of HIV/AIDS researchers in Canada. CAHR is the organizing body for the Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research (CAHR Conference).

CAHR encourages Canadian researchers to be leaders in knowledge translation and to effectively respond both to the Canadian and global HIV/AIDS epidemics. Since its founding in 1991, CAHR has promoted excellence in HIV research, including mentorship and career development of investigators entering the field.

CAHR fosters collaboration and co-operation among HIV research communities, including basic, clinical and social sciences, epidemiology and public health. CAHR also engages people living with HIV/AIDS and AIDS service organizations in ongoing dialogue and information exchange to ensure that HIV/AIDS research remains responsive to the epidemic and its stakeholders.

CAHR is a registered charity.