30th International Papillomavirus Conference & Clinical and Public Health Workshops

Data: 17/21-9-2015
Luogo: Lisbona (Portogallo), Centro de Congressos de Lisboa

Chair: Rui Medeiros
Co-Chair: Maria Clara Bicho
hpv2015.org  

CONFERENCE TOPICS

Basic Science

• Basic Immunology
• Basics of Vaccines
• Regulation of Gene Expression
• Transformation and Carcinogenesis
• Virus – Host Interactions
• Virus Entry
• Virus Life Cycle

Clinical Science

• Anus
• Cervix
• Penis
• Head and Neck
• Vulva/Vagina
• Guidelines
• Other Anatomic Sites
• Clinical Aspects of Screening Tests: Application of diagnostics on the individual leve
• Treatment

Public Health / Epidemiology

• Economics and Mathematical Modeling
• Epidemiology
• Public Health Aspects of Screening: Population level
• Risk Factors
• Social/behavioral
• Vaccination

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES

The Conference will be designed to address four aims:

• Global involvement of all countries on papillomavirus research
• Attracting and supporting young researchers to the field and to the importance of virology research to the new vaccines against cancer
• Exploring the scientific knowledge to assist the poor communities worldwide
• Involvement of politicians and opinion leaders in the management of health assistance on papillomavirus associated diseases

SCIENTIFIC HIGHLIGHTS WILL INCLUDE:

1)  New generation of HPV Vaccines: How far can we go? What are the challenges? 2)  New generation of HPV molecular tests 3)  Are we ready with HPV testing the primary cervical cancer screening? 4)  Do we really understand the biologic behavior of HPV? Gaps in knowledge of the HPV natural history. 5)  Cervical cancer in developing countries: Primary or secondary prevention? 6)  HPV beyond cervical cancer: Evidence of global disease burden? 7)  Is there a role for cost-effectiveness in HPV research? 8)  HPVomics: from basic research to clinics.   Contact Tracey Escamilla – Account Manager International Papillomavirus Society 239 Fourth Avenue, Suite 1714, Pittsburgh PA 15222 Tel.  +1 412-471-1981 – Fax +1 412-471-7503
tescamilla@kenes.com