AIDS 2010 Session: The Search for an HIV Vaccine

The Search for an HIV Vaccine
Where Are We, Where Are We Going, and How Can We Get There Faster?

session transcript (pdf): The Search for an HIV Vaccine

This AIDS 2010 satellite features expert discussion on recent progress and future directions in HIV vaccine research and development. The session includes:

* a review of the last 25 years of HIV vaccine research and development;

* a panel discussion on the progress that's been made including discussions on next steps following the RV144 Thai prime-boost study results and in developing the next generation of vaccine candidates for testing;

*an update on the Global HIV Vaccine Enterprise Scientific Strategic Plan for the field; and

*a panel discussion on the way forward, which will consider some of the cross-cutting considerations such as industry engagement, developing world infrastructure, community engagement, opportunities for young and early-career investigators, mobilizing resources and building clinical trial and regulatory capacity.


Opening Remarks
Peter Piot, United Kingdom

The Search for an HIV Vaccine: Where Are We, Where Are We Going, and How Can We Get There Faster?
Jose Esparza, United States
25 Years of HIV Vaccine Research: What Have We Accomplished?

Panel Discussion:

Progress Toward an HIV Vaccine
Seth Berkley, United States
Linda-Gail Bekker, South Africa
Merlin Robb, United States
Robin Shattock, United Kingdom

A Roadmap for Speeding and Improving HIV Vaccine Research: The Global HIV Vaccine Enterprise 2010 Scientific Strategic Plan
Alan Bernstein, United States

Panel Discussion:

The Way Forward
Gabriela Calazans, Brazil
Mark Feinberg, United States
Thumbi Ndung'u, South Africa
Rainer Engelhardt, Canada

Closing Remarks

session transcript (pdf): The Search for an HIV Vaccine