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ASICON 2017th th6 - 8 October : Hyderabad1

th National Conference of AIDS Society of India

Action, Science & Innovation for ending AIDS

www.asi-asicon.comwww.asi-asicon.org

Announcement Brochure

Dear Colleagues,

Gone are the days when a person with HIV had a limited span of life! Thanks to the extensive research

in the field of HIV, today’s anti-retrovirals are potent inhibitors of this yet dreaded virus. Moreover with

the advent of fixed dose combinations of three drugs, resulting in single tablet regimens (STRs), HIV

treatment has been simplified. But the question to be asked today, is everyone who has been

diagnosed with HIV, has access to drug treatment and regular viral load checks, especially with the

WHO mandated Test & Treat approach? In India today, almost 80-90% of people living with HIV

(PLHIV) are being managed, not treated at some 530 ART centres of NACO and the remaining PLHIV

access private health care. Do we have authentic data as to how many PLHIV know their HIV status?

How many PLHIV - both in the private and public sector with known HIV status are not receiving ART?

And as to how many of these PLHIV who are being treated are virally suppressed? We haven’t even

thought of looking at if they are happy with their treatment and the quality of healthcare. Retaining

PLHIV on ART and the ART officers at the public sector ART centres is extremely crucial for managing

HIV in India, as they cater to the majority of PLHIV.

Every untreated person is a potential risk in increasing the HIV infection in the society. It is worth

understanding from certain other developing countries, particularly in the southern hemisphere, the

way they have been coping-up with the access to ART to proportionately much larger segment of

PLHIV in their respective countries.

India stands unique in this position lying in midst of Africa and Asia, which totally combines to have

more than 2/3rd of all PLHIV, out of the estimated 35 million globally. Clinical trials tell us about

efficacy of drugs in a controlled environment, but long term effectiveness studies are important to

corroborate the clinical trials findings. This South- South Collaboration between nations of these two

continents will allow exchange of knowledge towards better management of PLHIV.

India today is also the hub of extremely high quality affordable drugs that are not only used for

managing people with HIV in India but also exported all across the globe. This is not just true for ARVs,

but for many other therapy areas. This is possible due to the aggressive pharmaceutical sector that

ensures affordable health care without compromising the quality of medicines manufactured in India.

We look forward continuing this collaborating spirit not only within India but take it forward and

welcome delegates from across the globe and India to share their thoughts and experiences in

making the fight against HIV truly effective for the people whom it matters the most – PLHIVA. On

behalf of ASICON organising committee, I welcome you all to the 10th National Conference of AIDS

Society of India – ASICON 2017 at Hyderabad from 6-8th October.

Welcome Message ASICON 2017th th6 - 8 October : Hyderabad1


Dr. Ishwar Gilada | President

President

Dr. I. S. Gilada, Mumbai

Co-Chairs

Dr. Raman Gangakhedkar, Pune Dr. Dilip Mathai, Hyderabad

Advisory Board

Dr. R.S. Gupta, NACO

Dr. Rajeev Mehta, Mumbai

Dr. B.R. Bansode, API

Dr. Rajiv Jerajani, Mumbai

Dr. Sunil Khaparde, RNTCP

Co-Chairs: Scientific Committee

Dr. S. N. Mothi, MysoreDr. Jyoti Dhar, UK Dr. R. Sajithkumar, Kottayam

Programme Directors

Dr. A. R. Pazare, MumbaiDr. Glory Alexander, Bangalore Dr. Hiten Thaker, UK

Organizing Secretaries

Dr. Trupti Gilada, MumbaiDr. Sumantoke Bagchi, Mumbai Dr. Murugesh Pastapur, Gulbarga

Regional Coordinators

Dr. Milind Bhrushundi, Nagpur

Dr. G. Manoharan, Coimbatore

Dr. Ruby Bansal, Ghaziabad

Mr. K. S Gururaja, Mysore

Dr. S. K. Guha, Kolkata

Dr. Narendra Singh, Imphal

Members

Dr. Tapan Dhole, Lucknow

Dr. George Oomen, Mumbai

Dr. Prakash Bora, Mumbai

Dr. S. Murugan, Turunelveli

Prof. Vijay Yeldandi, Hyderabad

Dr. Preeti Mehta, Mumbai

Dr. G. D. Ravindran, Bangalore

Co-Chairs

Dr. Naval Chandra Dr. Dilip Mathai

Vice-Chairs

Dr. Y. S. N. Raju Dr. G. Venkatramana

Secretaries

Dr. Suneetha Narareddy Dr. M. V. S. Subbalaxmi

Joint Secretaries

Dr. Udai Lal Dr. B. S. V. Nanjula

Members

Dr. V. K. Bhargava

Dr. M. Satyanarayana

Dr. Srirang Abkari

Dr. Deepak P

Dr. Mallikarjuna Shetty

Dr. Dinekar M

Dr. Vinay Shekhar

Organizing Committee

Local Organizing Committee

AIDS Society of India

ASI is a professional non-profit organization of medical doctors and researchers in HIV/AIDS aiming

to promote and disseminate clinically oriented medical teaching and coordinated medical

management of HIV disease. ASI is registered under the Society's Registration Act 1860 and the

Bombay Public Trust Act 1950 in 2000 AD with its registered office at Mumbai.

ASI collaborates with internationally recognized scientists in HIV/AIDS and focuses on national

capacity building. ASI organizes CMEs in different parts of India and National Conference of ASI

annually. ASI CMEs are popular and attendance peaked to 300 at its Nagpur CME.

ASI has been accredited by the Maharashtra Medical Council for conducting CMEs, Workshops,

Training Programs and Conferences with CME credit hours to delegates and faculty.

ASI manages a discussion forum on its website www.asi-asicon.org ASI plans to publish a

newsletter/journal in the near future.

Governing Council of ASI: 2015-2018

President

Dr. I. S. Gilada, Mumbai

Vice- President

Dr. Dilip Mathai, Hyderabad Dr. Glory Alexander, Bangalore

Secretary General

Dr. Murugesh Pastapur, Gulbarga

Joint - Secretaries

Dr. Naval Chandra, Hyderabad Dr. Ruby Bansal, Ghaziabad

Members

Dr. Milind Bhrushundi, Nagpur Dr. Prakash Bora, Mumbai

Dr. T. N. Dhole, Lucknow Dr. R. R. Gangakhedkar, Pune

Dr. S. K. Guha, Kolkata Dr. Rajiv Jerajani, Mumbai

Dr. Preeti Mehta, Mumbai Dr. S. N. Mothi, Mysore

Dr. George Oommen, Mumbai Dr. P. Narendra Singh, Imphal

Dr. G. Ravindran, Bangalore Dr. R. Sajithkumar, Kottayam

Dr. A. R. Pazare, Mumbai

Faculty

International Faculty

Dr. Glory Alexandar, BangaloreDr. Ruby Bansal, GhaziabadDr. Milind Bhrushundi, NagpurDr. Prakash Bora, MumbaiDr. Naval Chandra, HyderabadDr. Tapan Dhole, LucknowDr. R. R. Gangakhedkar, PuneDr. I. S. Gilada, MumbaiDr. S. K. Guha, KolkataDr. R. S. Gupta, NACODr. Rajiv Jerajani, MumbaiDr. Ajith Kumar K, TrichurDr. Sunil Khaparde, RNTCPDr. Vinay Kulkarni, PuneDr. R. Sajith Kumar, KottayamDr. N. Kumarasamy, ChennaiDr. G. Manoharan, CoimbatoreDr. Dilip Mathai, Hyderabad

National Faculty

Dr. Dinesh Mathur, JaipurDr. Rajeev Mehta, MumbaiDr. S. N. Mothi, MysoreDr. Nalin Nag, DelhiDr. George Oommen, MumbaiDr. Arun Kumar Panda, NACODr. Murugesh Pastapur, GulbargaDr. Atul Patel, AhmedabadDr. A. R. Pazare, MumbaiDr. Sanjay Pujari, PuneDr. G. D. Ravindran, BangaloreDr. B. B. Rewari, WHODr. Murugan Sankaranantham, TirunelveliDr. Meka Satyanarayana, HyderabadDr. Manju Sengar, MumbaiDr. Sunil Solomon, ChennaiDr. Harsh Toshniwal, Ahmedabad

Dr. Jyoti DharUK

Dr. Hans JaegerGermany

Dr. Rami KantorUSA

Dr. Usha SharmaUSA

Mr. Oussama TawilUNAIDS*

Dr. Nirupama SistaUSA*

Dr. Franco BuonaguroItaly

Dr. Herve FleuryFrance

Dr. David KatzensteinUSA

Dr. Ed WilkinsUK

Dr. Hiten ThakerUK

Dr. Sharon R LewinAustralia

Dr. Stefano VellaItaly

Dr. Vijay YeldandiUSA

Dr. Dennis KolsonUSA*

*Confirmation Awaiting

Dr. Joel PalefskyUSA

Dr. Razia Hassan-MoosaSA

Christopher BunkerUK

Dr. Bilali CamaraUNAIDS

Provisional Scientific Programme

Scientific program is aimed at aspects related to clinical management of HIV infection and co-

infections besides pre and post exposure prophylaxis. It shall comprise of plenary, guest lectures,

invited presentations, debate sessions, symposia, free papers and case presentations.

6th Oct Friday

07:30 am-08:30 am Registration

08:30 am-09:30 am Free Papers - 1

09:30 am-10:30 am Scientific Session - 1

10:30 am-10:45 am Tea Break

10:45 am-noon Scientific Session - 2

Noon-1 pm Inaugural Ceremony

01:00 pm-02:00 pm Lunch

02:00 pm-03:30 pm Scientific Session - 3

03:30 pm-03:45 pm Tea Break


06:00 pm-07:00 pm ASI Annual General

Meeting (for members)

07:00 pm onwards Banquet Dinner

7th Oct Saturday





10:45 am-01:00 pm Scientific Session - 6

01:00 pm-02:00 pm Lunch


03:30 pm-03:45 pm Tea Break


07:00 pm Banquet & Entertainment

Programme

8th Oct Sunday





10:45 am-01:15 pm Scientific Session - 10

01:15 pm-02:00 pm Lunch



04:00 pm-05:00 pm Valedictory Function

PRE CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS

Thursday 05th Oct. at different venue in Hyderabad

Attendance free, but registration is must

Check website for latest updates on Pre Conference Workshops

Topics

» Test and Treat

Pre & Post exposure prophylaxis»

Strategies for early HIV diagnosis»

90-90-90: Where are we?»

Emerging Trends in HIV/AIDS Epidemiology»

Landmark studies in HIV and Implications for India»

HIV in Women»

HIV in Newborn, Children, & Adolescents- Challenges»

HIV Transmission and Primary/ Acute Infection»

HIV Virology: Distribution, Diversity»

Immunology and Pathogenesis of HIV»

Pharmacogenetics »

Non-AIDS Defining Diseases»

Tuberculosis and HIV»

Other Co-infections and Co-morbidities»

HIV and STDs»

Malignancies in HIV/ HPV»

Diagnostic Technologies, Issues and Monitoring Tools»

Role of Imaging»

Latest trends in Drug Resistance»

HIV drug-drug interaction & adverse effects»

Biomedical Prevention»

Preventive and Therapeutic HIV Vaccines»

Reproductive options in couple settings»

Controversies in HIV management»

Newer ARVs»

Cure Research»

Medico-Legal Issues, Ethics ,HIV Bill and Law»

Lesson from Africa & other Emerging Economics in the fight against HIV»

Impact of India on the global fight against HIV»

Miscellaneous»

Debate on Emergent Topic»

Glimpses of Previous Conferences


ABSTRACT FORMProf / Dr / Mr / Ms Age:

Author(s):

Affiliation:

stLast date of submission: 31 July 2017

Please mention only one category of your choice

Presenting Author Prof / Dr / Mr / Ms ..........................................................................................................................................................

Mailing Address .........................................................................................................................................................................................................

.......................................................................................................................... City .................................................. Pin .............................................

Tel No. ...................................................... Cell No. ........................................................ Email ............................................................................

Applied for Scholarship: Yes / No ................................................................................................................................................................

UNDERTAKING

I have read the instructions and agree to abide by the decision of the Scientific Committee. I also stipulate that the material

presented is my original work and I have obtained permission of my co-authors to present the same.

Date & Place: Presenting Author's Name & Signature

Epidemiology

Anti Retroviral Therapy Research and Future Remedies

Diagnosis Opportunistic Infections

Others




1. The abstract must be in English with not more than 250 words. Care must be taken when typing the

submission, which will be directly photo-printed in the conference proceeding. Please use doc, docx and

pdf formats only. Font size should be no less than 11.

2. Title should not be more than 85 characters including spaces, must NOT be in capital letters. The name

of authors should follow immediately under the title, in one line. Type initials and family name of authors

in BLOCK letters and underline the presenter. DO NOT include degrees or professional designations. The

name of institution, city and country should be in lower case, following immediately after the authors, on

a different line.

3. Rule of two - Maximum of two abstracts will be accepted from one presenter.

4. Leave one line between the title / authors / institution block and the body of the abstract.

5. Abstracts should be structured under following headings

a) Objectives b) Methods c) Results and d) Conclusions

6. It is not desirable to simply state: like “The results will be discussed”

7. Use of standard abbreviations is desirable. Place special/unusual abbreviation in brackets after full

word the first time it appears. Use numerals to indicate numbers, except to begin sentences.

8. Do not include graphs and references in the abstract.

9. Use single-line vertical spacing and leave one line between paragraphs.

10. Online abstract submission is open. If unable to do so, sent a soft copy (by e-mail) to:

[email protected] before 31st July 2017.

Note:

1) Only registered delegates are entitled to present the selected posters/papers.

2) In e-mail correspondence, please mention 'Abstract' in the subject line

3) Abstracts will be reviewed and rated by scientific committee prior to final decision on acceptance.

4) Those submitting abstracts and/ or applying for scholarship, it is advisable to book your tickets in

IIIAC right away, to avoid inconvenience later.

Few abstracts will be selected for oral presentations.

1) Abstract and Scholarship submission date: 31st July 2017.

2) Abstract and Scholarship Results: 15th August 2017.

ASICON 2017

Call for Abstract Submission

(In BLOCK LETTERS starting with family name)

Prof. / Dr. / Mr. / Ms. .................................................................................................................................................................................................

Mailing Address ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

...................................................................................................................... City .................................................. Pin ...................................................

Tel. No. ........................................................ Cell No. ............................................................ Email .........................................................................

Medical Council Registration No. .......................................................................................................................................................................

Accompanying Person’s Name ...........................................................................................................................................................................

*Please beware that any unregistered accompanying person will be treated and charged as Spot Registration

**Charged at same rates and entitled to all the events except scientific sessions and conference kit

Please register me for All-inclusive Residential Package: Hotel Taj Krishna, Hyderabad

The package is inclusive of 3 nights (nights of 5–6-7 Oct or 6-7-8 Oct). Accommodation with Breakfast and Lunches, Two dinner (6-7 Oct) at pre-designated area, high-speed internet, admissible taxes and conference registration. Check-In at 1400hrs /Check-out at 1200hrs Strictly.

Occupancy

Single

Twin Sharing

Triple Sharing

` 30,000/-

` 19,000/-

` 16,000/-

Till 31st July

` 32,000/-

` 20,000/-

` 17,000/-

Till 15th September

` 34,000/-

` 22,000/-

NA

From 16th September and on Spot

National Delegates (All Inclusive)

S.No.

2.

1.

3.

The package is inclusive of 3 nights (nights of 5-6–7 Oct or 6-7-8 Oct). Accommodation with Breakfast and Lunches, Two dinner (6-7 Oct) at pre-designated area, high-speed internet, admissible taxes and conference registration. Check-In at 1400hrs /Check-out at 1200hrs Strictly.

$ 750/-

$ 500/-

$ 800/-

$ 550/-

$ 850/-

$ 600/-

International Delegates (All Inclusive)

OccupancyS.No.

Single

Twin Sharing

Till 31st July Till 15th SeptemberFrom 16th September and

on Spot

1.

2.

# Letter from Head of the Dept. /Institute is compulsory

ASI Life Members are entitled to Rs. 1000/- rebate in Delegate Fee or any Package

Delegate

PG-Student #

Status

` 4,000/-

` 7,000/- ` 9,000/-

` 4,500/-

` 8,000/-

` 5,500/-

Registration - Non-Residential

Till 31st July Till 15th SeptemberFrom 16th September and

on SpotS.No.

1.

2.

$ 300/-International $ 350/- $ 400/- 3.

Registration includes entry to Scientific Sessions on all three days, Conference Kit, Conference proceedings including DVD, Three Lunches

and Two Dinners.

REGISTRATION FORM






In e-mail correspondence, please mention 'Registration' or 'Residential Package' in the subject line

Please send your completed form along with payment to Conference Secretariat:

2. Bank Transfer

You can pay by bank transfer using the following instructions:

A/C No. : 50132160000024 IFSC : SYNB0005013

Beneficiary: AIDS Society of India at Syndicate Bank, Lamington Road Branch, Mumbai - 400007

Kindly intimate us by Email regarding your payment

3. Online Registration

Please log on www.asi-asicon.com

Modes of Payment

1. Cheque / Demand Draft

You can pay by Cheque / Demand Draft in favor of “AIDS Society of India” payable at Mumbai and should be

sent to below mentioned Conference Secretariat address. For outstation non-at-par cheques add Rs 100/-

Cheque /DD No

Amount

Dated

Bank

Signature

Unison Medicare & Research Centre, Maharukh Mansion

Alibhai Premji Marg, Grant Road (E), Mumbai - 400007

Tel: +91 - 22 - 23061616

Email: [email protected]; [email protected]

ASI & ASICON 2017



4. Cancellation Policy

● Till 25 September,2017 - 80% Refund(against registration/residential package) will be processed less bank

processing charges @ 3% (In case of payment by card) ● After 25 September,2017 - No Refunds

Conference kit is subject to availability for spot registration. We will accept only cash or credit/Debit card for

spot registration. Cancellation requests have to be received in writing to conference secretariat. All refunds

will be processed post conference (30 Days)




With great pleasure we extend invitation for the 10th National Conference of AIDS Society of India-

ASICON 2017 to be held at Hotel Taj Krishna, Hyderabad from 6th - 8th October, 2017. The ASICON 2017

will feature plenary, debates, symposia, workshops, case presentations, and meet-the-expert sessions

with leading clinical experts and researchers as faculty in the field of HIV/AIDS. There will be oral and

poster sessions primarily targeted to budding doctors and scientists with an interest in the field. The

conference will discuss and present the latest developments in diagnosis, prevention and management

of HIV, co-infections/ opportunistic infections.

Sessions on recent advances in the vaccine, early treatment, cure research, diagnostics and future drugs

will be added strength. The conference has a faculty with 25 international and 50 national experts.

As a part of its continuous effort to enhance participation from young people, from its own resources, ASI

has devised an ambitious Scholarship Programme for PG students, junior doctors and young researchers

to enable them to attend ASICON 2017 and be part of the HIV caring fraternity.

Scholarship award will cover partial or full expenditure: registration, travel by train (A/C III tier) or bus

and/or shared stay during conference days at the venue hotel itself and meals.

Priority will be given to applicants whose abstracts have been accepted for oral or poster presentation

and for those nominated / selected by their Medical Colleges / Universities. Preference will be given to

those with demonstrated interests in HIV care and research, their worthiness to clinical practice /

research, region they represent, ASI life members and nominees of ASI Governing Council members.

Hence, applicants are encouraged to apply for ASI life-membership (www.asi-asicon.org). Those in

recommending position (like dept. heads) will not be eligible for this scholarship.

Certificate of participation will be awarded only after three days of attendance in the conference. In email

correspondence [email protected], please mention ‘Scholarship’ in the subject line.

ASI decision will be communicated: 15th August 2017 and will be uploaded on the website. Scholarship

Committee’s decision will be final.

Note:1. Online Scholarship submission is open. If unable to do so, send a soft copy (by e-mail) to:

[email protected] before 31st July 2017.

2. Those submitting abstracts and/ or applying for scholarship, it is advisable to book your tickets in IIIAC

right away, to avoid inconvenience later.

3. Scholarships being limited in number, preference will be given to first time applicants, Oral and Poster

presenters.

4. Those applicants, who have received scholarships twice from ASI will not be considered.

ASICON 2017 : 6th - 8th Oct, 2017

Call for Scholarship Program

Preferred Financial Support:

Travel (Rail or Road) Accommodation: (triple sharing- venue hotel)

Please tick against the support you would really need

Name ______________________________________________________________ (start with family name) Gender ________ Age______

Postal address ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________ City ___________________________ Pin ______________________

Tel No. ____________________________ Cell No. ____________________________ E-mail ID _______________________________________

Qualification(s):__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Occupation:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Medical Council Registration No.:_______________________________________________________________________________________

Field in which you are professionally active_____________________________________________________________________________

How long have you worked in the HIV field?____________________________________________________________________________

Are you ASI member? (members preferred)____________________________________________________________________________

Articles/Papers you have

had published/presented

most recently (only 3)

Reference of any ASI GC member/HoD/

Institute head who can justify your application

Were you beneficiary of ASI Scholarship/

Sponsorship in the past (pl. specify)

If an abstract for ASICON is submitted, its title

Past HIV conferences you attended

I undertake that I have not received financial support from other resources/received partial support from other resources

(quantify/details).

Place: _____________________________________

Date:______________________________________

Applicant's Signature: Signature:

Recommended by

Name: _____________________________________

Designation:_______________________________

Stamp

Institute/University

SCHOLARSHIP FORM





About Hyderbad

Hyderabad , ‘City of Nizams’ is a beautiful city, that was once ruled by the Nizams, and the remnants of

that culture is still very evident in many parts of the city. You would be experiencing a variety of cultures

and cuisines, which add a distinctive Persian and Iranian flavor to the palate. While here, be sure to enjoy

the sights and sounds of the Charminar, Golconda fort and Salar Jung museum, all the while indulging in

the Irani chai and Hyderabadi biriyani, which are so intimately associated with the city.We also hope that

you would not miss buying some of the beautiful Hyderabadi pearls, at the Charminar and Chudi bazaar,

while you spend your time in the city!

About Venue

Taj Krishna is located in Banjara Hills, in the heart of the historical city of Hyderabad. This five-star hotel,

nestled within immaculately manicured lawns and a rich collection of trees and flowers has graceful

architecture blending aesthetically with modern facilities.Treat your eyes to a panoramic view of this

beautiful city and the calm of the Hussain Sagar Lake. Half an hour away from the airport, the hotel is

conveniently located for travellers. Take your taste buds on a tour of authentic Hyderabadi recipes or

their delicious international cuisine. Steeped in history and heritage, Taj Krishna is an ideal destination

for a conference and we hope you enjoy your time here.

No Smoking and No Alcohol is a Conference Policy

Unison Medicare & Research Centre, Maharukh Mansion

Alibhai Premji Marg, Grant Road (E), Mumbai - 400007

Tel: +91 - 22 - 23061616

Email: [email protected]; [email protected]

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