Title: Sexuality ABCs (Abstinence, Birth Control and Condoms)
City: Nationwide
Country: United States
Dates: 01/01/2008 - 12/31/2008
Event Type: Education Program
Subject: Abstinence ; Adherence; Condoms; Contraception; Legal Issues/Laws; Sexual Behavior or Behaviors; Sexuality
Description: "Sexuality ABCs (Abstinence, Birth Control and Condoms)" uses fun and engaging online techniques-such as podcasts, flash animation, videos, threaded discussions, and interactive games-to help participants: (1) Understand trends in adolescent sexual behavior, (2) Get updated on contraceptive methods, (3) Receive sample lesson plans, (4) Practice answering Frequently Asked Questions from teens, (5) Review laws regarding teens accessing birth control, and (6) Discover the most current resources. The participant will have one calendar month (for example February 15th - March 15th) to complete the course after the first time he/she logs into the course.
Sponsor: Answer, Center for Applied Psychology, Rutgers University.
Contact: For more information contact Nora Gelperin, Director of Training & Education, Answer, Center for Applied Psychology, Rutgers University, E-mail: norag@rci.rutgers.edu; Phone: (732) 445-7929, ext. 242; Fax: (732) 445-5333; or access the Web site: http://answer.rutgers.edu/page/sexualityabcs.
Notes: Registration fee: $125. Participants will receive a certificate of professional development upon successful completion of the course. The course is approved for six category one CHES credits by the National Center for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC).

Title: IAPAC 08: Stronger Together
City: New Orleans
State: LA
Country: United States
Dates: 11/30/2008 - 12/02/2008
Event Type: Conference
Subject: Advocacy; HIV/AIDS Prevention; Human Rights; Psychosocial Factors; Public Policies; Socioeconomic Factors
Description: IAPAC 08 is primarily an abstract-driven conference, which will feature 152 oral abstract presentations (including late breakers) as well as poster presentations. Abstract-driven sessions will address issues in three tracks: HIV Clinical Management (Track A); HIV Prevention and Psychosocial Support (Track B); or Human Rights, Economics, and Public Policy (Track C). Abstract contents will be either research-based data using established scientific methods or demonstrate experience and information from individuals or institutions working in the field. The non-abstract-driven components of IAPAC 08 will address a variety of current viewpoints and issues. These will include a keynote address, the Jonathan Mann Memorial Lecture, 18 plenary presentations, a panel discussion, six interactive case-based sessions, and satellite symposia. The world's most distinguished researchers, clinicians, and policy experts will be invited to focus their presentations around the overall IAPAC 08 theme of "Stronger Together."
Sponsor: International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (IAPAC).
Contact: For more information contact the Conference Secretariat, IAPAC, 123 W. Madison, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL, 60602; E-mail: scorey@iapac.org; Phone: (312) 795-4942; Fax: (312) 795-4938; or access the Web site: www.iapac08.org or www.iapac.org.
Notes: Abstract submission deadline: June 2, 2008. Early registration deadline: August 1, 2008. Registration fees: $250-350*/by August 1, 2008; $350-450*/by November 3, 2008; $450-550*/late or onsite registration (*dependent upon IAPAC membership status).

Title: TB Intensive
City: Tyler
State: TX
Country: United States
Dates: 12/02/2008 - 12/04/2008
Event Type: Education Program
Subject: Diagnosis; Nurse Education; Physician Education; TB Prevention; TB Treatment
Description: This three day course targets physicians and nurse experts who are actively engaged in the management of patients with, or at risk of, TB. The goal of the course is to enhance the expertise of providers to improve the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients of all ages with TB.
Sponsor: Heartland National TB Center.
Contact: For more information, contact Heartland National TB Center: e-mail laura.muraida@uthct.edu; phone (210) 531-4543; or access the Web site at www.heartlandntbc.org/training.asp.
Notes: There is no fee, but enrollment is limited. Pre-registration is required. Continuing education credits are available. Registration open date: October 6, 2008. Application deadline: November 14, 2008.

Title: 15th ICASA: 15th International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa
City: Dakar
Country: Senegal
Dates: 12/03/2008 - 12/07/2008
Event Type: Conference
Subject: Africa; Clinical Research; Epidemics; Epidemiology; Hepatitis; HIV/AIDS; Research; Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs); Tuberculosis (TB)
Description: The central theme of the 15th International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa is: "Africa's Response: Face the facts". At ICASA 2008, International and African experts will evaluate the current state of the HIV and STI epidemics with regard to science, communities and leadership. In addition, the conference will broach topics concerning other, equally important infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, malaria, and hepatitis. Conference tracks include: Track A: Biology and Pathogenesis of HIV; Track B: Clinical research, treatment and care; Track C: Epidemiology, prevention and prevention research; Track D: Social and Behavioral Sciences; Track E: Policy and Health Economics.
Sponsor: International AIDS Society. Ministry of Health, Senega. International Union Against Sexually Transmitted Infections Africa (IUSTI). UNAIDS.
Contact: For more information contact Bintou Thiam Ndiaye/, Shanthi Manian, ICASA 2008 Secretariat, Hopital Aristide le Dantec
BP 7318, DAKAR - Senegal; E-mail: icasa2008@orange.sn, secretariat@icasadakar2008.org; Phone: +221 33 842 95 10, +221 33 842 92 33; Fax: +221 33 889 30 06; or access the Web site: www.icasadakar2008.org/en.php.
Notes: Access the Web site: www.icasadakar2008.org/en/index_8.php for registration information.

Title: AHRO International HIV/AIDS Conference: Challenges & Insights
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Dates: 12/15/2008 - 12/17/2008
Event Type: Conference
Subject: Diagnosis; Epidemiology; HIV/AIDS Prevention; HIV/AIDS Treatment or Therapies
Sponsor: Africa Health Research Organization (AHRO).
Contact: For more information contact AHRO 2008 Secretariat, Africa Health Research Organization, 32 Ash Grove Hayes UB3 1JR; or access the Web site: www.ahrohivaids2008.org/.
Notes: Early bird registration deadline: July 30, 2008. Online registration, access the Web site: www.ahrohivaids2008.org/registration.php.
Description: This conference is open to anyone interested in the global effort to control the spread of HIV/AIDS. The conference will cover all aspects of HIV and AIDS from the pathogenic mechanism, epidemiology, and disease burden to prevention and treatment. It is hoped that this event, which will see participants from the Developed and Developing countries gathering to share information and knowledge, will play a role in developing better diagnosis, treatment, and preventive strategies for HIV/AIDS. There will be a special session: "Scenarios from Africa" in which victims, carers, etc., will share their stories.

Title: SAARC 2nd Conference on TB, HIV/AIDS & Respiratory Diseases
City: Kathmandu
Country: Nepal
Dates: 12/15/2008 - 12/18/2008
Event Type: Conference
Subject: HIV/AIDS; International Cooperation; Public Awareness; Respiratory Diseases or Disorders; Tuberculosis (TB); Coinfections
Description: This conference, themed "Working Together to Fight against TB, HIV/AIDS and Respiratory Diseases" aims at highlighting the achievements and challenges of TB and HIV/AIDS control, while emphasizing partnership building among different sectors involved in the control measures. The objectives of this conference are to (1) disseminate new research on TB, HIV, and respiratory disease; (2) share the experiences of program implementation, research, and innovations; and (3) generate awareness of the urgency for tackling TB, HIV, and TB/HIV co-infection.
Sponsor: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).
Contact: For more information contact SAARC TB and HIV/AIDS Centre, GPO Box No. 9517, Kathmandu, Thimi, Bhaktapur, Nepal; E-mail: saarc-conference@mos.com.np; Phone: 00977-1-6632601, 6631048; Fax: 00977-1-6634379; or access the Web site: www.saarctb.com.np.
Notes: Registration fee for SAARC member countries: US $100 - delegates sponsored by organization; $20 - individual; $15 - medical student, nurses & para-medical staff. Registration fee for Non-SAARC member countries: $300 - delegates sponsored by organization; $250 - individual; $180 - medical student, nurses & para-medical staff; $180 - accompanying person.

Many of these conferences come from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control National Prevention Information Network's conference database.