CAHR 2026 Message from the CAHR Board of Directors

CAHR extends its appreciation to Drs. Leigh McClarty and Lyle McKinnon (University of Manitoba) for co-chairing the 35th Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research (CAHR 2026). Along with their prestigious Scientific Committee, Drs. McClarty and McKinnon will ensure that CAHR 2026 (Winnipeg, April 23-26, 2026) is a tremendous opportunity for researchers and community members to share the latest scientific advances in the field, learn from one another’s expertise, and develop new ways to treat and prevent HIV.

About CAHR

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 interest holders.

CAHR is a registered charity.

Contact

For more information or to make a comment, please contact us:

Canadian Association for HIV Research

440 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 200
Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7X6

1-888-374-CAHR (2247)

For conference related matters, please email conference@cahr-acrv.ca.